Birthdays are important days to celebrate yourself. On such special days, why not try wearing a fragrance that is a little different from usual to brighten up your mood? Fragrances are invisible, but they are like magic that can completely change the atmosphere of a place. Here are some tips on choosing a fragrance that will express your individuality and add color to your special day.

Decide on your birthday style with a scentThe first thing you should think about is your mood and how you want to spend the day. By imagining, "What kind of person do I want to be today?", you can find the perfect scent.

**If you want something glamorous, choose a fresh, bright scent.**
If you want to make your birthday a lively day, citrus and fruit scents are the best. Refreshing scents like bergamot will refresh your mood and give you a good start to the day. They are perfect for daytime outings and go well with casual outfits.

**If you want to look elegant, choose floral or oriental scents.**
Fragrances with a rich and gorgeous scent, such as jasmine, rose, and patchouli, create a special feeling. When you go out for dinner in the evening or to a luxurious restaurant, try wearing an elegant and mature scent and enjoy a different side of yourself.

**For sweetness and warmth, try vanilla and musk scents.**
The sweet, enveloping scent of vanilla and tonka beans gives a sense of relief. On romantic nights or when you want to relax on your own, the warm scent will calm your mind and enhance your special time.

Enjoy the scent according to the occasion. How you enjoy the scent will change depending on the occasion of the day. If you are relaxing at home, choose a calming scent that will help you relax. Sandalwood and lavender will help you calm your mind and spend the day with a calm mind.

On the other hand, if you are going out to a party or celebration, choose a scent that will make a little impact.Long-lasting parfums and eau de parfums will give you a long-lasting scent that will add a touch of glamour to your surroundings.


Enjoy a unique scent by layering scents. By layering scents, you can enjoy a more original and original scent that is just your own. Add the freshness of citrus with the gorgeousness of florals, or layer sweet vanilla with spicy notes to create a unique scent. Depending on the scent combination, you can feel as if you are discovering a new you.

Gift a fragrance and share your memories Birthdays are a great opportunity to gift a fragrance to not only yourself, but also to a loved one. If you choose a specially designed bottle or a limited edition fragrance, the recipient is sure to be happy. Fragrances are memorable gifts. Sharing wonderful memories with each other will deepen your bond even more.

The change in your heart that the fragrance brings will make that day even more special. On such an important day as your birthday, try wearing the perfect fragrance and enjoy a wonderful day that is uniquely yours. May the moment you spend with the fragrance become a wonderful memory that will stay in your heart forever.

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SHO ISHIZAKA

Fragrance producer/CEO of Saint Nations Co., Ltd.
Born in 1982. After graduating from Gakushuin University, he completed a master's course at Lancaster University in the UK. After returning to Japan, he worked in the fragrance industry and produced numerous products. In 2010, one of his produced products won the Japan Fragrance Grand Prize. Since establishing the fragrance manufacturer "Scent Nations" in January 2012, in addition to planning and developing the original brand "Show Layered," he has used the strengths of his unique network to combine various content with fragrances and produce products for numerous celebrities, athletes, and brands.