Clothing for street style has a lot of meaning and power in it as an expression of individuality and imagination and shows how fashion has evolved from simple life into valuable. Have you ever stopped to think about what role fragrance plays in this urban fashion scene? The intersection of scents and street style is an exciting space where fragrance can enliven your look and step up your stand. Today we’ll go to town discussing how to use the most aromatic essential oils to bring out your vibrant individuality in tailoring and how urban scents act as a fashion enhancer.
The Influence of Urban Scents on Fashion
Street style is about speaking your truth, and what better voice to speak from than through fragrance? Scents, just like clothing, match your story and tell the world who you are. If you step out onto the streets you leave a scent that lingers after you have left the scene.
I still remember the second-looking street style I went to, it was electric, loaded full of outfits: casual chic, edgy-forward, avant-garde — but a mix of all of them. I noticed how many people dressed in their recognizable style, but complemented it with a similarly recognizable scent. For example, having modeled a bold spicy fragrance that complemented her fierce style, a model had worn an oversized graphic tee as well as distressed jeans. Something sparked in me, that you can curate your fragrance the same way as you curate your outfits.
Essential Oils: The Perfect Urban Accessory
In creating the perfect fragrance to accompany your street style, essential oils can come in handy. This gives you the unique option of expressing your personality, mood, and even your outfit with a unique blend of scents. Here are some essential oils from HBNO that can enhance your urban aesthetic:
- Bergamot Essential Oil: Bergamot has a fresh, citrusy aroma and is uplifting and energizing. This is perfect for daytime looks when you’re going to be running around the city. Befriend it with a lightweight drape and practical wear for the cool vibes.
- Cedarwood Essential Oil: All earthy and warm, this is the perfect evening scent for when you want to add depth and warmth to your aroma. It’s a street-style heaven vision: Continuing, imagine wearing a chic leather jacket, jeans, and the comforting smell of cedarwood.
- Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil: This exotic floral scent gives just a touch of luxury to an outfit. What’s great about ylang-ylang is that if you’re wearing a bohemian-inspired get-up, it will continue to enhance that ethereal vibe, and make a very bold statement.
Urban Scent Profiles: Tailoring Your Fragrance
If you want to maximize the performance of your fragrance, then think about which scent profile you match your style with. Here are a few urban scent profiles to consider:
- Fresh and Citrusy: These scents are perfect to evoke feelings of joy and energy and are perfect for wearing with bright and fun outfits. HBNO citrus oils (lemon and grapefruit) are the oils to use for this profile. Picture rocking out a vibrant summer dress, paired with a zesty lemon essential oil, and voila you make a happy, bright look.
- Woody and Earthy: These scents are ideal for those who prefer a more grounded aesthetic and like to dress more laid back. Patchouli and sandalwood scents lead to something deeper, and more introspective, and top notes can be paired perfectly with denim and earth tones.
- Floral and Feminine: If you’re one to appreciate the softer side of yourself, floral scents complement feminine outfits. That’s how an elegant lavender or sweet jasmine from HBNO can breathe a romantic touch into your street style, making a flowy sundress or skirt look even more elegant.
The Role of Fragrance in Fashion Influence
The fragrance can affect not just personal style but also create trends in the fashion business. The fact that many designers are already starting to integrate scent into their collections while realizing that fragrance can trigger emotions and elevate the overall experience of their designs. During a recent fashion week event I learned how a designer came up with a collection based on nature, introducing the runway looks with their own in-house custom ‘scent’ that embodied that collection. What resulted was a multisensory undertaking that truly marked the attendants, emphasizing just how powerful fragrance is.
Tips for Choosing the Right Fragrance for Your Style
- Consider the Occasion: It all comes down to the environment and atmosphere you’re planning to enter into whether it’s for a casual outing or an evening event. Depending on what you need a light, refreshing scent or a bold, complex fragrance might be just right for a day in the park or adding flair to your evening ensemble.
- Layering Scents: Don’t be afraid to try layering some of your essential oils together to create your signature scent. Take for example mixing HBNO’s Essential Oils I,e. Frankincense Essential Oil, and Sweet Orange Essential Oil for a truly unique aroma that is uniquely you and perfectly compliments your outfit.
- Test Before You Commit: Test a fragrance on your skin first before you give it a whirl. Different scents will react differently on different people, and that which smells wonderful in the bottle might not smell the same way on your skin.
- Be Mindful of Others: You do want to make an impression but be considerate of the people around you. When in crowded urban settings, go for scents that aren’t overpowering.
Conclusion
Discovering the meeting of fragrance and street style can be a tantalizing look where you can personalize your look by adding scents that reflect your style. And by using essential oils in your routine you can stamp your smell on your outfits and make your urban style more interesting and complete.
If you are keen on enhancing your scent game then there is an array of essential oils available from HBNO. These oils aren’t just versatile, they’re the perfect finishing touch to your street style. Fragrance can be embraced with just as much power, and worn as a true reflection of your style. Happy scenting!
