I gave up perfume for 30 days, my natural scent surprised everyone

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Stars (1 / 1) 09.02.2026 13:40 / Torben

Jessi Knauer describes her unusual self-experiment: a full month without perfume – with astonishing effects on perception and self-confidence. Read on to discover the full story!

The Challenge

The author documented how the omission of synthetic fragrances altered everyday life and relationships. Without perfume, her own body scent came into focus: not dominant, but subtly and individually shaped.

Surprising Reactions

Friends and acquaintances reacted amazed, some positively surprised. Jessi emphasizes that lifestyle and nutrition shape the scent and that honest feedback helped to reorganize her self-perception.

More Than Just Scent

The renunciation developed into an emotional journey for her: moving away from expectations, towards a newly discovered naturalness. This experience raised questions about how much scents shape our identity.