How to pick your signature scent with Mandy Davis Makeup Artist - Ep. 34

Have you ever purchased a perfume you loved in the store, only to get home and realize it wasn't the one?In this episode, Sarah sits down with makeup artist, beauty educator, and fragrance enthusiast Mandy Davis to dive deep into the fascinating world of perfume. Mandy shares how she went from owning just a few fragrances to building a collection of more than 140 bottles, and explains why finding your signature scent is about so much more than simply smelling a perfume at the department store.You will learn why fragrances change throughout the day, how skin chemistry affects the way a perfume wears, why sampling is essential before investing in a full bottle, and how scent has the incredible ability to transport us back to cherished memories.Whether you are brand new to fragrance or already obsessed, this conversation will leave you inspired to discover scents that truly tell your story.Mandy's Top 10 Favorite Perfumes1. Matiere Premiere – French Flowerhttps://matiere-premiere.com/products/french-flower2. Giorgio Armani Privé – Bleu Turquoisehttps://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/fragrances/armani-prive/3. Fragrance Du Bois – New York 5th Avenuehttps://fragrancedubois.com/products/new-york-5th-avenue4. Profumum Roma – Dincantohttps://www.luckyscent.com/product/33929/dincanto-by-profumum5. Maison Crivelli – Patchouli Magnetikhttps://www.maisoncrivelli.com/products/patchouli-magnetik6. Sorce – English Majorhttps://shopsorce.com7. Ormonde Jayne – Ormonde Womanhttps://ormondejayne.com/products/ormonde-woman8. Giardini di Toscana – Celestehttps://giardiniditoscana.com9. Ormonde Jayne – Sibirite (Available by contacting the London boutique)https://ormondejayne.com10. Guerlain – Shalimar L'Essence (Anniversary Edition, Mandy's current favorite)https://www.guerlain.com/us/en-usOther Fragrances MentionedLayering FavoriteBorn To Stand Out – Sugar Addicthttps://www.luckyscent.com/brand/917/born-to-stand-outOne of Mandy's favorite fragrances for layering with floral scents.Resources MentionedFragrance Sample WebsitesLuckyScenthttps://www.luckyscent.comTwisted Lilyhttps://twistedlily.comPerfume HousesSorcehttps://shopsorce.comOrmonde Jaynehttps://ormondejayne.comNashville Fragrance BoutiqueRefinery FragrancePodcast RecommendationOn the Scent PodcastConnect with Mandy DavisYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@MandyDavisMUAInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mandydavismua/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mandydavisbeautyIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's searching for their perfect signature scent. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations that inspire confidence, creativity, and beauty from the inside out.Connect With SarahHave a topic you would love covered on the podcast? Be sure to reach out and share your ideas for future episodes. IG/TikTok: @lessonsfromyourhairstylist • Email: [email protected]