Why do perfumes smell different on different people or different on my skin than on the blotter?Updated 3 years ago

There is much debate over these questions amongst professionals.  Some believe it is just a perception of difference because we all typically have the same pH levels on our skin.  Others believe our body chemistry and hormones alter the scent on our skin.  And others believe it is the combination of your perfume mixing with the other scents you may have on your body, from your laundry detergent to your scented soaps and lotions.  We have not found conclusive evidence to support any claim individually and most likely it is a combination of all of the above.  So we believe that you really should only be concerned with how it smells on your own skin, don't worry about others!