"Slowly but surely, looks-maxxing - the practice of becoming the "hottest" version of yourself through any means necessary - has expanded beyond aesthetics and into every corner of self-care. Ice baths, mouth taping, injectables, lash lifts... the list goes on.Now add scent-maxxing, the derivative trend that suggests having one signature scent just doesn't cut it anymore. It's about having a full scent routine, layering fragrances to create a combination that's uniquely yours."
""The thing we don't talk about enough when it comes to looks and attraction is the smell," says TikTok creator @kodiirose. "What a person chooses to smell like says so much more about them than their style or the way they dress ever could." And clearly, the rest of social media agrees. TikTok feeds have been flooded with scent combos and routines, begging the question: Are scent combos the new lip combos?"
Scent-maxxing describes building a layered fragrance routine that goes beyond a single signature scent and treats scent as deliberate self-expression. The approach frames an olfactory wardrobe: a curated set of fragrances selected for moods, moments, and seasons rather than a one-size-fits-all perfume. Layering allows mixing and matching scents to create unique combinations and emotional flexibility. Gen Z and Millennials are adopting scent-maxxing via social platforms, sharing routines and pairings widely. The practice positions fragrance as adaptable to events and personal identity, mirroring how outfits change by occasion. The trend expands looks-maxxing into the sensory and ritualistic dimensions of self-care.
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