{"id":1701631,"date":"2025-12-24T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T10:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1701631"},"modified":"2025-12-24T13:15:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T10:15:00","slug":"smell-good-naturally-11-expert-approved-ways-to-stay-fresh-without-a-drop-of-perfume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1701631","title":{"rendered":"Smell Good Naturally: 11 Expert-Approved Ways to Stay Fresh Without a Drop of Perfume"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Smell Good Naturally: 11 Expert-Approved Ways to Stay Fresh Without a Drop of Perfume<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Victoria channeled her editorial skills into a career in content marketing and brand strategy. She is a former wellness editor for Byrdie and held beauty and wellness editorial positions at ELLE, The\/Thirty, and more.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Victoria Hoff<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"byrdie writer victoria hoff headshot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__549__victoria-hoff-549-1506376736-main_image-1924d9a5f4ea400ba0eec8ebdac0c75a-2.webp\" title=\"cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__549__victoria-hoff-549-1506376736-main_image-1924d9a5f4ea400ba0eec8ebdac0c75a-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__549__victoria-hoff-549-1506376736-main_image-1924d9a5f4ea400ba0eec8ebdac0c75a-2.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"byrdie writer victoria hoff headshot\" title=\"cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__549__victoria-hoff-549-1506376736-main_image-1924d9a5f4ea400ba0eec8ebdac0c75a-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nVictoria Hoff\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nVictoria channeled her editorial skills into a career in content marketing and brand strategy. She is a former wellness editor for Byrdie and held beauty and wellness editorial positions at ELLE, The\/Thirty, and more.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on December 24, 2025 08:15AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--beauty_wellness_reviewer\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Swiner is a Board-Certified Family Doctor, covering a broad spectrum of both medical and mental health issues. She loves taking care of the family as a whole\u2014from the cradle to the grave. Her interests include Minority Health, Women\u2019s Health and Pediatrics. 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Nicole Swiner, MD<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"dr. nicole swiner posing against gray background\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-nicole-swiner-8b22dbe26ce644d8910bda38ba6401ab.webp\" title=\"dr-nicole-swiner-8b22dbe26ce644d8910bda38ba6401ab\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-nicole-swiner-8b22dbe26ce644d8910bda38ba6401ab.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"dr. nicole swiner posing against gray background\" title=\"dr-nicole-swiner-8b22dbe26ce644d8910bda38ba6401ab\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><br \/>\nC. Nicole Swiner, MD\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--facebook\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nSwiner is a Board-Certified Family Doctor, covering a broad spectrum of both medical and mental health issues. She loves taking care of the family as a whole\u2014from the cradle to the grave. Her interests include Minority Health, Women\u2019s Health and Pediatrics. As a wife and mother of two, she uses real-life experiences to clearly communicate keys to better health and wellness for mind, body and spirit. She is the author of How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nAbout Byrdie&#8217;s Beauty &amp; Wellness Board\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-postscript\">Board-Certified Family Doctor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--fact_checker\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Anna Harris<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><br \/>\nAnna Harris\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAnna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nLEARN ABOUT BYRDIE&#8217;S EDITORIAL GUIDELINES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2.webp\" width=\"1139\" height=\"854\" alt=\"A person lying on a bed with white sheets facing the camera\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2.webp\" width=\"1139\" height=\"854\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A person lying on a bed with white sheets facing the camera\" title=\"smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Death to Stock<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Diet and lifestyle choices, including avoiding red meat and caffeine, can improve your body&#8217;s natural scent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Exercising regularly helps to detoxify your body, leading to an improved natural body odor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Naturally scented skincare products, like oils and moisturizers, can enhance your scent without needing perfume.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> without using perfume.Layering on a great fragrance is a surefire way to romanticize even the most mundane aspects of your life. But, whether you believe there <em>is<\/em> such a thing as too much of a good thing or you&#8217;re simply sensitive to fragrance, a spritz of perfume should be the icing on the cake rather than the whole shabang. Smelling great doesn&#8217;t need to come from a product on the shelf, it can also be your natural state. As humans, we all have unique and individual scents our bodies create. Smelling good naturally is all about enhancing what&#8217;s already there. Want to improve your body odor and elevate the way you smell <em>all the time<\/em>?\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From your diet to your shower routine, you&#8217;d be surprised at how many lifestyle choices have a direct impact on your natural musk, and refining them can improve your scent without a single spritz. <strong>Keep reading for 11 tips on how to always smell your best, straight from the fragrance experts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Jennifer McKay-Newton is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, former interior designer, and the founder of natural fragrance brand\u00a0DefineMe.<\/li>\n<li>Juan Felipe is a certified aromatherapist, meditation teacher, and self-taught perfumer. In 2020, he founded self-care-focused aromatherapy brand Shocks of Love.<\/li>\n<li>Matthew Mil\u00e8o is a chemist, former in-house fragrance expert for Chanel, and the founder of skincare brand\u00a0Mil\u00e8o New York.<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Villafranco, MD, is a board-certified physician and former ER doctor. She is currently the CEO and Founder of\u00a0Osmia Organics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Use Naturally Scented Skincare Products <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While this is technically still using fragrance, integrating naturally scented products into your skincare and shower routine\u2014think body washes, oils, and moisturizers\u2014is a straightforward way to smell good without perfume. &#8220;Using body polish or scrubs in the shower serves a dual purpose of smelling good and hydrating your skin,&#8221; says entrepreneur and DefineMe fragrance brand founder Jennifer McKay-Newton. If you&#8217;ve ever had someone ask what scent you use but realized you didn&#8217;t put anything on that day, it was probably thanks to one of the other products in your routine.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Try Essential Oils <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While this also may be considered a cheat, essential oils are another solution to smelling good without using perfume. &#8220;Playing around with safe dilutions of your favorite essential oils using a smart carrier oil as a base is a great way to support your physiological health, heighten your aroma game, and have a little fun,&#8221; says certified aromatherapist and Shocks of Love founder Juan Felipe. &#8220;Lavender, geranium, and cedarwood are popular and accessible oils with strong health benefits and aromatic profiles. Dilute them with carrier oils such as almond, sesame, or jojoba oils\u2014the latter of which is particularly good for all skin types, and naturally approximates your body&#8217;s own sebum production\u2014and you can easily, quickly, and more affordably make your own scents and massage oils.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Opt for Floral or Botanical Waters <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Felipe also notes the range of great hydrosols or floral waters available on the market. &#8220;A nice spritz of rose water or cucumber mist is both refreshing and a welcome and functional fragrance to consider,&#8221; he says. Here&#8217;s a tip: You can also use these in your hair to make your strands smell fresh between wash days.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--ingredients beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-ingredients\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Ingredients<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Rose water is created by steaming rose petals in water. It has a multitude of benefits, like soothing razor burn, hydrating your skin, and balancing your skin&#8217;s pH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Remember to Wear Deodorant <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s a reason deodorant is a key product in almost everyone&#8217;s daily routine\u2014it contains ingredients proven to combat body odor (and even block sweat, in the case of antiperspirants), helping you to smell fresh whether you&#8217;re wearing any fragrance or not. Whether you feel best with clinical strength or prefer one of the growing amount of natural options on the market, whatever works best for you is sure to help your natural scent.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Evaluate Your Diet <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Felipe, the foods we eat are highly correlated with the way we smell. &#8220;The cleaner, more natural, and sustainably harvested foods we consume, the less our guts have to work [to digest it all], and the more pleasant our natural scent becomes,&#8221; he claims. Sarah Villafranco, MD and Founder of\u00a0Osmia Organics, adds that red meat and dairy can increase unpleasant body odor, as can spicy foods and garlic. She suggests swapping in more chlorophyll-rich greens that can improve your own natural body smells. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to go on a strict, raw vegan diet: Felipe says that little changes, such as cutting down on processed foods and staying hydrated, will make a difference in your body&#8217;s natural scent.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Matthew Mil\u00e8o, a chemist, former Chanel in-house fragrance expert, and the founder of skincare brand Mil\u00e8o New York, recommends crafting a green juice for a fresh start to your day. &#8220;Every morning I blend a mix [of] greens, which always include parsley and cilantro,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Add lemon, lime, mint, chia seed, and any fruits to taste, and <em>bam<\/em>, your smelling-good smoothie is ready.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Put Down the Coffee <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Villafranco, your beverage of choice can also contribute to the way you smell. In particular, caffeine, red wine, and alcohol-based drinks can increase sweating\u2014and in turn, certain bodily odors. If you can&#8217;t forgo the morning java or afternoon pick-me-up completely, consider opting for caffeine or alcohol-free alternatives.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Shower at Night <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you tend to shower during the day, you may want to listen to Mil\u00e8o&#8217;s advice and save your shower sessions for the evenings so the day&#8217;s sweat and grime doesn&#8217;t have time to sit overnight. &#8220;Every night, I shower before bed so my sheets stay clean, and I always wake up refreshed and smelling good,&#8221; he says.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Avoid Antibacterial Products <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While an antibacterial body wash or cleanser seems like a quick fix to nip some of the causes of body odor in the bud, the truth is they can mess with your microbiome and kill the good bacteria as well, which can sometimes result in your natural scent getting worse. Instead, choose gentle products that cleanse your body without stripping it, as this will allow your skin to reach a point of balance.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add Some Fragrance to Your Sheets <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Showering at night and keeping your sheets clean goes a long way in helping you to smell good, but you can also enhance this by adding a touch of natural scent. &#8220;Before I change my sheets for the week, I spray floral waters like rose geranium, neroli, and rockrose, which always smell divine, to my bedding,&#8221; Mil\u00e8o says. &#8220;I also put a few drops of essential oils into the dryer while my sheets are drying.\u00a0I put the drops right on the wool dryer balls so it distributes the oils evenly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While any spray or essential oil will work to enhance the scent of your sleep space, pillow sprays make for an easy ritual while also potentially having other bedtime benefits. 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focusing on her cheeks and chin\" title=\"hormonal-acne-2-d90fce4981c448a79b864d1cf22c0bf8-8\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">These Are the Hormonal Acne Treatments Dermatologists Swear By<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_15-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"before and after photos of a woman wearing one of the best sunscreens for rosacea\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/byr-best-sunscreens-for-rosacea-tout-recirc-21641bb9b256434690388b90c9a7e5e4-4.webp\" title=\"byr-best-sunscreens-for-rosacea-tout-recirc-21641bb9b256434690388b90c9a7e5e4-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/byr-best-sunscreens-for-rosacea-tout-recirc-21641bb9b256434690388b90c9a7e5e4-4.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"before and after photos of a woman wearing one of the best sunscreens for rosacea\" title=\"byr-best-sunscreens-for-rosacea-tout-recirc-21641bb9b256434690388b90c9a7e5e4-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">The 11 Best Sunscreens for Rosacea, According to Skin Experts<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Collage of three faces and three self tanners for fair skin\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/best-self-tanners-for-fair-skin-byrdie-tout-9eb79c2f58e04e999e7c4b245e273504-7.webp\" title=\"best-self-tanners-for-fair-skin-byrdie-tout-9eb79c2f58e04e999e7c4b245e273504-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/best-self-tanners-for-fair-skin-byrdie-tout-9eb79c2f58e04e999e7c4b245e273504-7.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Collage of three faces and three self tanners for fair skin\" title=\"best-self-tanners-for-fair-skin-byrdie-tout-9eb79c2f58e04e999e7c4b245e273504-7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">The 8 Best Self-Tanners for Fair Skin (and I\u2019ve Tried a Ton Over Decades)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Smell Good Naturally: 11 Expert-Approved Ways to Stay Fresh Without a Drop of Perfume<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Victoria channeled her editorial skills into a career in content marketing and brand strategy. She is a former wellness editor for Byrdie and held beauty and wellness editorial positions at ELLE, The\/Thirty, and more.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Victoria Hoff<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"byrdie writer victoria hoff headshot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__549__victoria-hoff-549-1506376736-main_image-1924d9a5f4ea400ba0eec8ebdac0c75a-2.webp\" title=\"cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__549__victoria-hoff-549-1506376736-main_image-1924d9a5f4ea400ba0eec8ebdac0c75a-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__549__victoria-hoff-549-1506376736-main_image-1924d9a5f4ea400ba0eec8ebdac0c75a-2.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"byrdie writer victoria hoff headshot\" title=\"cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__549__victoria-hoff-549-1506376736-main_image-1924d9a5f4ea400ba0eec8ebdac0c75a-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nVictoria Hoff\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nVictoria channeled her editorial skills into a career in content marketing and brand strategy. She is a former wellness editor for Byrdie and held beauty and wellness editorial positions at ELLE, The\/Thirty, and more.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on December 24, 2025 08:15AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--beauty_wellness_reviewer\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Swiner is a Board-Certified Family Doctor, covering a broad spectrum of both medical and mental health issues. She loves taking care of the family as a whole\u2014from the cradle to the grave. Her interests include Minority Health, Women\u2019s Health and Pediatrics. As a wife and mother of two, she uses real-life experiences to clearly communicate keys to better health and wellness for mind, body and spirit. She is the author of How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> C. Nicole Swiner, MD<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"dr. nicole swiner posing against gray background\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-nicole-swiner-8b22dbe26ce644d8910bda38ba6401ab.webp\" title=\"dr-nicole-swiner-8b22dbe26ce644d8910bda38ba6401ab\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-nicole-swiner-8b22dbe26ce644d8910bda38ba6401ab.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"dr. nicole swiner posing against gray background\" title=\"dr-nicole-swiner-8b22dbe26ce644d8910bda38ba6401ab\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><br \/>\nC. Nicole Swiner, MD\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--facebook\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nSwiner is a Board-Certified Family Doctor, covering a broad spectrum of both medical and mental health issues. She loves taking care of the family as a whole\u2014from the cradle to the grave. Her interests include Minority Health, Women\u2019s Health and Pediatrics. As a wife and mother of two, she uses real-life experiences to clearly communicate keys to better health and wellness for mind, body and spirit. She is the author of How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nAbout Byrdie&#8217;s Beauty &amp; Wellness Board\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-postscript\">Board-Certified Family Doctor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--fact_checker\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Anna Harris<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><br \/>\nAnna Harris\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAnna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nLEARN ABOUT BYRDIE&#8217;S EDITORIAL GUIDELINES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2.webp\" width=\"1139\" height=\"854\" alt=\"A person lying on a bed with white sheets facing the camera\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2.webp\" width=\"1139\" height=\"854\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A person lying on a bed with white sheets facing the camera\" title=\"smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Death to Stock<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Diet and lifestyle choices, including avoiding red meat and caffeine, can improve your body&#8217;s natural scent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Exercising regularly helps to detoxify your body, leading to an improved natural body odor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Naturally scented skincare products, like oils and moisturizers, can enhance your scent without needing perfume.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> without using perfume.Layering on a great fragrance is a surefire way to romanticize even the most mundane aspects of your life. But, whether you believe there <em>is<\/em> such a thing as too much of a good thing or you&#8217;re simply sensitive to fragrance, a spritz of perfume should be the icing on the cake rather than the whole shabang. Smelling great doesn&#8217;t need to come from a product on the shelf, it can also be your natural state. As humans, we all have unique and individual scents our bodies create. Smelling good naturally is all about enhancing what&#8217;s already there. Want to improve your body odor and elevate the way you smell <em>all the time<\/em>?\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From your diet to your shower routine, you&#8217;d be surprised at how many lifestyle choices have a direct impact on your natural musk, and refining them can improve your scent without a single spritz. <strong>Keep reading for 11 tips on how to always smell your best, straight from the fragrance experts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Jennifer McKay-Newton is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, former interior designer, and the founder of natural fragrance brand\u00a0DefineMe.<\/li>\n<li>Juan Felipe is a certified aromatherapist, meditation teacher, and self-taught perfumer. In 2020, he founded self-care-focused aromatherapy brand Shocks of Love.<\/li>\n<li>Matthew Mil\u00e8o is a chemist, former in-house fragrance expert for Chanel, and the founder of skincare brand\u00a0Mil\u00e8o New York.<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Villafranco, MD, is a board-certified physician and former ER doctor. She is currently the CEO and Founder of\u00a0Osmia Organics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Use Naturally Scented Skincare Products <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While this is technically still using fragrance, integrating naturally scented products into your skincare and shower routine\u2014think body washes, oils, and moisturizers\u2014is a straightforward way to smell good without perfume. &#8220;Using body polish or scrubs in the shower serves a dual purpose of smelling good and hydrating your skin,&#8221; says entrepreneur and DefineMe fragrance brand founder Jennifer McKay-Newton. If you&#8217;ve ever had someone ask what scent you use but realized you didn&#8217;t put anything on that day, it was probably thanks to one of the other products in your routine.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Try Essential Oils <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While this also may be considered a cheat, essential oils are another solution to smelling good without using perfume. &#8220;Playing around with safe dilutions of your favorite essential oils using a smart carrier oil as a base is a great way to support your physiological health, heighten your aroma game, and have a little fun,&#8221; says certified aromatherapist and Shocks of Love founder Juan Felipe. &#8220;Lavender, geranium, and cedarwood are popular and accessible oils with strong health benefits and aromatic profiles. Dilute them with carrier oils such as almond, sesame, or jojoba oils\u2014the latter of which is particularly good for all skin types, and naturally approximates your body&#8217;s own sebum production\u2014and you can easily, quickly, and more affordably make your own scents and massage oils.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Opt for Floral or Botanical Waters <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Felipe also notes the range of great hydrosols or floral waters available on the market. &#8220;A nice spritz of rose water or cucumber mist is both refreshing and a welcome and functional fragrance to consider,&#8221; he says. Here&#8217;s a tip: You can also use these in your hair to make your strands smell fresh between wash days.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--ingredients beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-ingredients\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Ingredients<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Rose water is created by steaming rose petals in water. It has a multitude of benefits, like soothing razor burn, hydrating your skin, and balancing your skin&#8217;s pH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Remember to Wear Deodorant <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s a reason deodorant is a key product in almost everyone&#8217;s daily routine\u2014it contains ingredients proven to combat body odor (and even block sweat, in the case of antiperspirants), helping you to smell fresh whether you&#8217;re wearing any fragrance or not. Whether you feel best with clinical strength or prefer one of the growing amount of natural options on the market, whatever works best for you is sure to help your natural scent.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Evaluate Your Diet <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Felipe, the foods we eat are highly correlated with the way we smell. &#8220;The cleaner, more natural, and sustainably harvested foods we consume, the less our guts have to work [to digest it all], and the more pleasant our natural scent becomes,&#8221; he claims. Sarah Villafranco, MD and Founder of\u00a0Osmia Organics, adds that red meat and dairy can increase unpleasant body odor, as can spicy foods and garlic. She suggests swapping in more chlorophyll-rich greens that can improve your own natural body smells. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to go on a strict, raw vegan diet: Felipe says that little changes, such as cutting down on processed foods and staying hydrated, will make a difference in your body&#8217;s natural scent.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Matthew Mil\u00e8o, a chemist, former Chanel in-house fragrance expert, and the founder of skincare brand Mil\u00e8o New York, recommends crafting a green juice for a fresh start to your day. &#8220;Every morning I blend a mix [of] greens, which always include parsley and cilantro,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Add lemon, lime, mint, chia seed, and any fruits to taste, and <em>bam<\/em>, your smelling-good smoothie is ready.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Put Down the Coffee <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Villafranco, your beverage of choice can also contribute to the way you smell. In particular, caffeine, red wine, and alcohol-based drinks can increase sweating\u2014and in turn, certain bodily odors. If you can&#8217;t forgo the morning java or afternoon pick-me-up completely, consider opting for caffeine or alcohol-free alternatives.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Shower at Night <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you tend to shower during the day, you may want to listen to Mil\u00e8o&#8217;s advice and save your shower sessions for the evenings so the day&#8217;s sweat and grime doesn&#8217;t have time to sit overnight. &#8220;Every night, I shower before bed so my sheets stay clean, and I always wake up refreshed and smelling good,&#8221; he says.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Avoid Antibacterial Products <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While an antibacterial body wash or cleanser seems like a quick fix to nip some of the causes of body odor in the bud, the truth is they can mess with your microbiome and kill the good bacteria as well, which can sometimes result in your natural scent getting worse. Instead, choose gentle products that cleanse your body without stripping it, as this will allow your skin to reach a point of balance.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add Some Fragrance to Your Sheets <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Showering at night and keeping your sheets clean goes a long way in helping you to smell good, but you can also enhance this by adding a touch of natural scent. &#8220;Before I change my sheets for the week, I spray floral waters like rose geranium, neroli, and rockrose, which always smell divine, to my bedding,&#8221; Mil\u00e8o says. &#8220;I also put a few drops of essential oils into the dryer while my sheets are drying.\u00a0I put the drops right on the wool dryer balls so it distributes the oils evenly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While any spray or essential oil will work to enhance the scent of your sleep space, pillow sprays make for an easy ritual while also potentially having other bedtime benefits. Notes like lavender, vetiver, and chamomile may help with relaxation as you drift off, but they&#8217;ll also keep your sheets (and by extension, <em>you<\/em>) smelling great throughout the night.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Exercise More Frequently <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While sweating more may sound counterintuitive to smelling good without perfume, Felipe says that exercising regularly is actually one of the most important ways to improve your body&#8217;s natural musk. &#8220;The more you sweat out and irrigate your body&#8217;s natural channels, the cleaner your baseline body odor will run,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;Think of it as a detox that not only supports your stamina, but also your scent.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Clean Out Your Closet <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ever feel like certain clothes just bring out the worst (smells) in you? That&#8217;s probably due to their fabric composition. Most synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon can not only trap heat and cause you to sweat more but also cling to odors regardless of how often they go through the wash. Reach for natural fibers like cotton, silk, linen, and even wool as they&#8217;re more breathable and better at regulating body temperatures. That means you&#8217;ll smell like fresh laundry every time you put them on, rather than the remnants of your last gym workout. This extends beyond your clothes, too. Next time you change the sheets, have a look at what they&#8217;re made of and how they could be contributing to your I-woke-up-like-this scent.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Health &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2.webp\" width=\"1139\" height=\"854\" alt=\"A person lying on a bed with white sheets facing the camera\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2.webp\" width=\"1139\" height=\"854\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A person lying on a bed with white sheets facing the camera\" title=\"smell-good-naturally-1-354c58bc04244617adc975b42108ba5d-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Death to Stock<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Diet and lifestyle choices, including avoiding red meat and caffeine, can improve your body&#8217;s natural scent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Exercising regularly helps to detoxify your body, leading to an improved natural body odor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Naturally scented skincare products, like oils and moisturizers, can enhance your scent without needing perfume.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> without using perfume.Layering on a great fragrance is a surefire way to romanticize even the most mundane aspects of your life. But, whether you believe there <em>is<\/em> such a thing as too much of a good thing or you&#8217;re simply sensitive to fragrance, a spritz of perfume should be the icing on the cake rather than the whole shabang. Smelling great doesn&#8217;t need to come from a product on the shelf, it can also be your natural state. As humans, we all have unique and individual scents our bodies create. Smelling good naturally is all about enhancing what&#8217;s already there. Want to improve your body odor and elevate the way you smell <em>all the time<\/em>?\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From your diet to your shower routine, you&#8217;d be surprised at how many lifestyle choices have a direct impact on your natural musk, and refining them can improve your scent without a single spritz. <strong>Keep reading for 11 tips on how to always smell your best, straight from the fragrance experts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Jennifer McKay-Newton is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, former interior designer, and the founder of natural fragrance brand\u00a0DefineMe.<\/li>\n<li>Juan Felipe is a certified aromatherapist, meditation teacher, and self-taught perfumer. In 2020, he founded self-care-focused aromatherapy brand Shocks of Love.<\/li>\n<li>Matthew Mil\u00e8o is a chemist, former in-house fragrance expert for Chanel, and the founder of skincare brand\u00a0Mil\u00e8o New York.<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Villafranco, MD, is a board-certified physician and former ER doctor. She is currently the CEO and Founder of\u00a0Osmia Organics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Use Naturally Scented Skincare Products <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While this is technically still using fragrance, integrating naturally scented products into your skincare and shower routine\u2014think body washes, oils, and moisturizers\u2014is a straightforward way to smell good without perfume. &#8220;Using body polish or scrubs in the shower serves a dual purpose of smelling good and hydrating your skin,&#8221; says entrepreneur and DefineMe fragrance brand founder Jennifer McKay-Newton. If you&#8217;ve ever had someone ask what scent you use but realized you didn&#8217;t put anything on that day, it was probably thanks to one of the other products in your routine.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Try Essential Oils <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While this also may be considered a cheat, essential oils are another solution to smelling good without using perfume. &#8220;Playing around with safe dilutions of your favorite essential oils using a smart carrier oil as a base is a great way to support your physiological health, heighten your aroma game, and have a little fun,&#8221; says certified aromatherapist and Shocks of Love founder Juan Felipe. &#8220;Lavender, geranium, and cedarwood are popular and accessible oils with strong health benefits and aromatic profiles. Dilute them with carrier oils such as almond, sesame, or jojoba oils\u2014the latter of which is particularly good for all skin types, and naturally approximates your body&#8217;s own sebum production\u2014and you can easily, quickly, and more affordably make your own scents and massage oils.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Opt for Floral or Botanical Waters <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Felipe also notes the range of great hydrosols or floral waters available on the market. &#8220;A nice spritz of rose water or cucumber mist is both refreshing and a welcome and functional fragrance to consider,&#8221; he says. Here&#8217;s a tip: You can also use these in your hair to make your strands smell fresh between wash days.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--ingredients beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-ingredients\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Ingredients<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Rose water is created by steaming rose petals in water. It has a multitude of benefits, like soothing razor burn, hydrating your skin, and balancing your skin&#8217;s pH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Remember to Wear Deodorant <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s a reason deodorant is a key product in almost everyone&#8217;s daily routine\u2014it contains ingredients proven to combat body odor (and even block sweat, in the case of antiperspirants), helping you to smell fresh whether you&#8217;re wearing any fragrance or not. Whether you feel best with clinical strength or prefer one of the growing amount of natural options on the market, whatever works best for you is sure to help your natural scent.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Evaluate Your Diet <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Felipe, the foods we eat are highly correlated with the way we smell. &#8220;The cleaner, more natural, and sustainably harvested foods we consume, the less our guts have to work [to digest it all], and the more pleasant our natural scent becomes,&#8221; he claims. Sarah Villafranco, MD and Founder of\u00a0Osmia Organics, adds that red meat and dairy can increase unpleasant body odor, as can spicy foods and garlic. She suggests swapping in more chlorophyll-rich greens that can improve your own natural body smells. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to go on a strict, raw vegan diet: Felipe says that little changes, such as cutting down on processed foods and staying hydrated, will make a difference in your body&#8217;s natural scent.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Matthew Mil\u00e8o, a chemist, former Chanel in-house fragrance expert, and the founder of skincare brand Mil\u00e8o New York, recommends crafting a green juice for a fresh start to your day. &#8220;Every morning I blend a mix [of] greens, which always include parsley and cilantro,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Add lemon, lime, mint, chia seed, and any fruits to taste, and <em>bam<\/em>, your smelling-good smoothie is ready.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Put Down the Coffee <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Villafranco, your beverage of choice can also contribute to the way you smell. In particular, caffeine, red wine, and alcohol-based drinks can increase sweating\u2014and in turn, certain bodily odors. If you can&#8217;t forgo the morning java or afternoon pick-me-up completely, consider opting for caffeine or alcohol-free alternatives.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Shower at Night <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you tend to shower during the day, you may want to listen to Mil\u00e8o&#8217;s advice and save your shower sessions for the evenings so the day&#8217;s sweat and grime doesn&#8217;t have time to sit overnight. &#8220;Every night, I shower before bed so my sheets stay clean, and I always wake up refreshed and smelling good,&#8221; he says.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Avoid Antibacterial Products <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While an antibacterial body wash or cleanser seems like a quick fix to nip some of the causes of body odor in the bud, the truth is they can mess with your microbiome and kill the good bacteria as well, which can sometimes result in your natural scent getting worse. Instead, choose gentle products that cleanse your body without stripping it, as this will allow your skin to reach a point of balance.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add Some Fragrance to Your Sheets <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Showering at night and keeping your sheets clean goes a long way in helping you to smell good, but you can also enhance this by adding a touch of natural scent. &#8220;Before I change my sheets for the week, I spray floral waters like rose geranium, neroli, and rockrose, which always smell divine, to my bedding,&#8221; Mil\u00e8o says. &#8220;I also put a few drops of essential oils into the dryer while my sheets are drying.\u00a0I put the drops right on the wool dryer balls so it distributes the oils evenly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While any spray or essential oil will work to enhance the scent of your sleep space, pillow sprays make for an easy ritual while also potentially having other bedtime benefits. Notes like lavender, vetiver, and chamomile may help with relaxation as you drift off, but they&#8217;ll also keep your sheets (and by extension, <em>you<\/em>) smelling great throughout the night.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Exercise More Frequently <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While sweating more may sound counterintuitive to smelling good without perfume, Felipe says that exercising regularly is actually one of the most important ways to improve your body&#8217;s natural musk. &#8220;The more you sweat out and irrigate your body&#8217;s natural channels, the cleaner your baseline body odor will run,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;Think of it as a detox that not only supports your stamina, but also your scent.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Clean Out Your Closet <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ever feel like certain clothes just bring out the worst (smells) in you? That&#8217;s probably due to their fabric composition. Most synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon can not only trap heat and cause you to sweat more but also cling to odors regardless of how often they go through the wash. Reach for natural fibers like cotton, silk, linen, and even wool as they&#8217;re more breathable and better at regulating body temperatures. That means you&#8217;ll smell like fresh laundry every time you put them on, rather than the remnants of your last gym workout. This extends beyond your clothes, too. Next time you change the sheets, have a look at what they&#8217;re made of and how they could be contributing to your I-woke-up-like-this scent.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Diet and lifestyle choices, including avoiding red meat and caffeine, can improve your body&#8217;s natural scent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Exercising regularly helps to detoxify your body, leading to an improved natural body odor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Naturally scented skincare products, like oils and moisturizers, can enhance your scent without needing perfume.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> without using perfume.Layering on a great fragrance is a surefire way to romanticize even the most mundane aspects of your life. But, whether you believe there <em>is<\/em> such a thing as too much of a good thing or you&#8217;re simply sensitive to fragrance, a spritz of perfume should be the icing on the cake rather than the whole shabang. Smelling great doesn&#8217;t need to come from a product on the shelf, it can also be your natural state. As humans, we all have unique and individual scents our bodies create. Smelling good naturally is all about enhancing what&#8217;s already there. Want to improve your body odor and elevate the way you smell <em>all the time<\/em>?\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From your diet to your shower routine, you&#8217;d be surprised at how many lifestyle choices have a direct impact on your natural musk, and refining them can improve your scent without a single spritz. <strong>Keep reading for 11 tips on how to always smell your best, straight from the fragrance experts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Jennifer McKay-Newton is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, former interior designer, and the founder of natural fragrance brand\u00a0DefineMe.<\/li>\n<li>Juan Felipe is a certified aromatherapist, meditation teacher, and self-taught perfumer. In 2020, he founded self-care-focused aromatherapy brand Shocks of Love.<\/li>\n<li>Matthew Mil\u00e8o is a chemist, former in-house fragrance expert for Chanel, and the founder of skincare brand\u00a0Mil\u00e8o New York.<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Villafranco, MD, is a board-certified physician and former ER doctor. She is currently the CEO and Founder of\u00a0Osmia Organics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Use Naturally Scented Skincare Products <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While this is technically still using fragrance, integrating naturally scented products into your skincare and shower routine\u2014think body washes, oils, and moisturizers\u2014is a straightforward way to smell good without perfume. &#8220;Using body polish or scrubs in the shower serves a dual purpose of smelling good and hydrating your skin,&#8221; says entrepreneur and DefineMe fragrance brand founder Jennifer McKay-Newton. If you&#8217;ve ever had someone ask what scent you use but realized you didn&#8217;t put anything on that day, it was probably thanks to one of the other products in your routine.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Try Essential Oils <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While this also may be considered a cheat, essential oils are another solution to smelling good without using perfume. &#8220;Playing around with safe dilutions of your favorite essential oils using a smart carrier oil as a base is a great way to support your physiological health, heighten your aroma game, and have a little fun,&#8221; says certified aromatherapist and Shocks of Love founder Juan Felipe. &#8220;Lavender, geranium, and cedarwood are popular and accessible oils with strong health benefits and aromatic profiles. Dilute them with carrier oils such as almond, sesame, or jojoba oils\u2014the latter of which is particularly good for all skin types, and naturally approximates your body&#8217;s own sebum production\u2014and you can easily, quickly, and more affordably make your own scents and massage oils.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Opt for Floral or Botanical Waters <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Felipe also notes the range of great hydrosols or floral waters available on the market. &#8220;A nice spritz of rose water or cucumber mist is both refreshing and a welcome and functional fragrance to consider,&#8221; he says. Here&#8217;s a tip: You can also use these in your hair to make your strands smell fresh between wash days.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--ingredients beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-ingredients\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Ingredients<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Rose water is created by steaming rose petals in water. It has a multitude of benefits, like soothing razor burn, hydrating your skin, and balancing your skin&#8217;s pH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Remember to Wear Deodorant <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s a reason deodorant is a key product in almost everyone&#8217;s daily routine\u2014it contains ingredients proven to combat body odor (and even block sweat, in the case of antiperspirants), helping you to smell fresh whether you&#8217;re wearing any fragrance or not. Whether you feel best with clinical strength or prefer one of the growing amount of natural options on the market, whatever works best for you is sure to help your natural scent.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Evaluate Your Diet <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Felipe, the foods we eat are highly correlated with the way we smell. &#8220;The cleaner, more natural, and sustainably harvested foods we consume, the less our guts have to work [to digest it all], and the more pleasant our natural scent becomes,&#8221; he claims. Sarah Villafranco, MD and Founder of\u00a0Osmia Organics, adds that red meat and dairy can increase unpleasant body odor, as can spicy foods and garlic. She suggests swapping in more chlorophyll-rich greens that can improve your own natural body smells. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to go on a strict, raw vegan diet: Felipe says that little changes, such as cutting down on processed foods and staying hydrated, will make a difference in your body&#8217;s natural scent.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Matthew Mil\u00e8o, a chemist, former Chanel in-house fragrance expert, and the founder of skincare brand Mil\u00e8o New York, recommends crafting a green juice for a fresh start to your day. &#8220;Every morning I blend a mix [of] greens, which always include parsley and cilantro,&#8221; he says. &#8220;Add lemon, lime, mint, chia seed, and any fruits to taste, and <em>bam<\/em>, your smelling-good smoothie is ready.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Put Down the Coffee <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Villafranco, your beverage of choice can also contribute to the way you smell. In particular, caffeine, red wine, and alcohol-based drinks can increase sweating\u2014and in turn, certain bodily odors. If you can&#8217;t forgo the morning java or afternoon pick-me-up completely, consider opting for caffeine or alcohol-free alternatives.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Shower at Night <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you tend to shower during the day, you may want to listen to Mil\u00e8o&#8217;s advice and save your shower sessions for the evenings so the day&#8217;s sweat and grime doesn&#8217;t have time to sit overnight. &#8220;Every night, I shower before bed so my sheets stay clean, and I always wake up refreshed and smelling good,&#8221; he says.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Avoid Antibacterial Products <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While an antibacterial body wash or cleanser seems like a quick fix to nip some of the causes of body odor in the bud, the truth is they can mess with your microbiome and kill the good bacteria as well, which can sometimes result in your natural scent getting worse. Instead, choose gentle products that cleanse your body without stripping it, as this will allow your skin to reach a point of balance.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add Some Fragrance to Your Sheets <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Showering at night and keeping your sheets clean goes a long way in helping you to smell good, but you can also enhance this by adding a touch of natural scent. &#8220;Before I change my sheets for the week, I spray floral waters like rose geranium, neroli, and rockrose, which always smell divine, to my bedding,&#8221; Mil\u00e8o says. &#8220;I also put a few drops of essential oils into the dryer while my sheets are drying.\u00a0I put the drops right on the wool dryer balls so it distributes the oils evenly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While any spray or essential oil will work to enhance the scent of your sleep space, pillow sprays make for an easy ritual while also potentially having other bedtime benefits. Notes like lavender, vetiver, and chamomile may help with relaxation as you drift off, but they&#8217;ll also keep your sheets (and by extension, <em>you<\/em>) smelling great throughout the night.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Exercise More Frequently <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While sweating more may sound counterintuitive to smelling good without perfume, Felipe says that exercising regularly is actually one of the most important ways to improve your body&#8217;s natural musk. &#8220;The more you sweat out and irrigate your body&#8217;s natural channels, the cleaner your baseline body odor will run,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;Think of it as a detox that not only supports your stamina, but also your scent.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Clean Out Your Closet <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ever feel like certain clothes just bring out the worst (smells) in you? That&#8217;s probably due to their fabric composition. Most synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon can not only trap heat and cause you to sweat more but also cling to odors regardless of how often they go through the wash. Reach for natural fibers like cotton, silk, linen, and even wool as they&#8217;re more breathable and better at regulating body temperatures. That means you&#8217;ll smell like fresh laundry every time you put them on, rather than the remnants of your last gym workout. This extends beyond your clothes, too. Next time you change the sheets, have a look at what they&#8217;re made of and how they could be contributing to your I-woke-up-like-this scent.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/how-to-smell-good-11861912<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smell Good Naturally: 11 Expert-Approved Ways to Stay Fresh Without a Drop of Perfume By Victoria Hoff Victoria Hoff Victoria channeled her editorial skills into a career in content marketing and brand strategy. She is a former wellness editor for Byrdie and held beauty and wellness editorial positions at ELLE, The\/Thirty, and more. 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