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Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, EMILY HSIEH, AND LIZ KRIEGER
Expert tips on how to give advice (without being annoying), be a well-dressed wedding guest, and more.
An Interview With Kilian Hennessy
Hennessy has created fragrances for Dior, Alexander McQueen, and Giorgio Armani. He also has his own line of perfumes called By Kilian.
Summer heat amplifies any fragrance, so even if you stick to the same perfume year-round, you'll need to wear a little less to keep from being overpowered by it. That said, I think this season is the perfect time to experiment with a new scent.
Have some fruit. For years, many summer fragrances were based on oceanic notes, but I prefer crisp citruses, such as bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit, and neroli. Citrus notes evaporate after about ten minutes, which is why they smell so fresh. For increased longevity, look for citruses combined with florals such as lily of the valley, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. Try Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, Jo Malone Orange Blossom, or my own fragrance Prelude to Love, Invitation.
Venture into the exotic. Not everyone likes light scents, ...