Before I go any further, a quick chemistry lesson. Heat naturally amplifies scent (hence why you might spray perfume onto your pulse points), but exercise takes things to an entirely different level. “Heat accelerates everything,” explains Michelle Feeney, founder of Floral Street. “The fragrance opens up and develops faster,” she adds. “It can also shift the balance of notes, sometimes making deeper ingredients [think rose, oud, and patchouli] more pronounced while lighter ones [like citrus] disappear more quickly.” With this in mind, it’s easy to see how a mix of different fragrances can easily become overwhelming. Consider this your reminder that the gym is not the ideal environment for a perfume with delusions of grandeur.
