1 year ago
Hi,
when travelling I go through several perfume-stress stages:
Before travelling phase: As soon as I book the trip I start worrying about which bottles/decants I´m going to take with me. Which one for daytime? for dinner? For sightseeing? Is this too much? Will they take them at the security check? Will they break, leak, get lost? Decisions and worries. Adding to the stress is something connected to what you've mentioned, the idea that once I arrive to my destination I´ll wish to smell a perfume I left at home. I haven't left yet and I am worrying about what will I miss in the future. I can easily pack clothes and make up. Perfumes? not so much.
On destination phase: I think the situation you are asking about fits better in this phase. You are peacefully strolling or having a coffee, relaxing and suddenly, a longing to smell that particular perfume comes over you, you remember the smell clearly, wish to smell it again... and it's far, far away, sitting at home on the shelf.
Yes, I think I understand the feeling you describe. If someone can explain the psychology of why we "miss" our perfumes when away from home I would be very thankful.
Ps. I don't want to dive into the "travelling back" phase because that is a topic on its own.