Closet Case: Make It Make Scents

Photo by Andrea Hernandez

A spritz on each wrist, then dab them together. Two taps on each side of your neck, one on your chest. Mist the air, then walk through it. Scents tell a story, and these students have given us a look into theirs.

Sophomore Ava Lydotes says that the musky scent of her perfume, The Wooden by Neqi, makes her feel confident and reminds her of nights out with her friends. 

“I like scents and perfumes because I have a very sensitive nose, so I love anything that makes the world smell better,” Lydotes said.

Maude Terwilliger, another sophomore, likes to pair Glossier You with Blonde Barry by Henry Rose. Glossier You is a comfort scent of hers, and Henry Rose is a brand close to her heart, since it’s one of her mother’s favorites. She recommends the brand for its all-natural ingredients and long-lasting wear.

“It feels so innately human that we can smell something and immediately associate it with a memory or a person.” Terwilliger said. “Having a specific scent associated with a person feels so intimate: it almost feels like being let in on their expression of self.”

Freshman Emmanuel Cabrera uses Myself by YSL for his everyday scent–thanks to his girlfriend–who gifted it to him for Christmas. 

“I really love how scents can enhance the way people present themselves. The right scent helps you feel more confident or polished, at least for me,” Cabrera said.

Whether your signature scent reminds you of your friends, family or significant other, we here at Jerk encourage you to expand your range of scents until you find one that feels like you. Even though our mascot’s name is Stinky, we don’t want you to be!