How to Pick Your Signature Scent With Mandy Davis, Makeup Artist

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Have you ever purchased a perfume you loved in the store, only to get home and realize it wasn't the one?
In this episode, Sarah sits down with makeup artist, beauty educator, and fragrance enthusiast Mandy Davis to dive deep into the fascinating world of perfume. Mandy shares how she went from owning just a few fragrances to building a collection of more than 140 bottles, and explains why finding your signature scent is about so much more than simply smelling a perfume at the department store.

You will learn why fragrances change throughout the day, how skin chemistry affects the way a perfume wears, why sampling is essential before investing in a full bottle, and how scent has the incredible ability to transport us back to cherished memories.

Whether you are brand new to fragrance or already obsessed, this conversation will leave you inspired to discover scents that truly tell your story.

Join Sarah Crews and makeup artist Mandy Davis as they explore the art of fragrance. From choosing a signature scent to understanding skin chemistry and perfume notes, this episode reveals how to find a fragrance that feels uniquely you.

episode NOTES

Mandy's Top 10 Favorite Perfumes

1. Matiere Premiere – French Flower
2. Giorgio Armani Privé – Bleu Turquoise 
3. Fragrance Du Bois – New York 5th Avenue 
4. Profumum Roma – Dincanto 
5. Maison Crivelli – Patchouli Magnetik 
6. Sorce – English Major 
7. Ormonde Jayne – Ormonde Woman 
8. Giardini di Toscana – Celeste 
9. Ormonde Jayne – Sibirite (Available by contacting the London boutique)
10. Guerlain – Shalimar L'Essence (Anniversary Edition, Mandy’s current favorite) 

Other Fragrances Mentioned
Layering Favorite
Born To Stand Out – Sugar Addict 
One of Mandy's favorite fragrances for layering with floral scents.

Resources Mentioned
Fragrance Sample Websites
LuckyScent 
Twisted Lily 

Perfume Houses
Sorce 
Ormonde Jayne 

Nashville Fragrance Boutique
Refinery Fragrance

Podcast Recommendation
On the Scent Podcast

Connect with Mandy Davis
YouTube: @MandyDavisMUA
Instagram: mandydavismua
TikTok: @mandydavisbeauty


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Hi, I’m Sarah Crews—a hairstylist with 30 years of experience, starting from a small-town beauty shop in rural Kentucky to becoming a partner in a luxury Nashville salon and a national educator for one of the world’s top professional hair care brands. Along the way, I’ve traveled, built lifelong connections, and collaborated with leading industry media sources to create content, educational materials, and even style for New York Fashion Week.

Now, as the host of The Lessons From Your Hairstylist Podcast, I’m bringing my passion for transformation beyond the salon chair. Whether it's hair, life, or career changes, I believe small steps can lead to big results. Join me each week as we explore practical ways to overcome obstacles and chat with beauty, health, and wellness experts to inspire meaningful change in our lives.

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