Perfume trends: what's changing in fragrance

Fragrance shelves now include homegrown brands and scents from the Middle East, South Korea, and Japan.

The drydown, after one to two hours, reveals how a fragrance actually behaves on skin.

Natural ingredients are not automatically safer; all perfumes are chemicals and synthetic isn't inherently harmful.

Hair mists and solid perfumes are often gimmicks; regular perfume can perform the same functions.

Airport duty-free is best for familiar scents, not trying new ones, due to changes in scent over time.