How to Smell Good Without Wearing Fragrance.

We're bona fide fragrance junkies here at Byrdie HQ, don't get us wrong. But isn't there something so appealing about having a great natural scent without much outside help? (Not to mention that even perfume can quickly turn awful when intermingled with other funky smells.)

From the foods you eat to the way you wash your clothes, there are actually a handful of random habits that have a direct impact on your natural musk. Keep reading to see how to always smell your best.

Italian food warms our soul, but excessive amounts of garlic aren't doing your natural scent any favors—pungent foods like onion, garlic, and mustard can release an odor through your pores for hours after you eat them. (The same goes for alcohol, which is why hangovers tend to have a signature fragrance.)

If you're looking to smell sweeter (or at least more neutral), fill up on fresh veggies and fruit, which not only tend to smell better, but are also packed with water to help dilute things.

A good amount of H2O will help flush out and dilute any funky odors.

Those of us who frequent public transportation know how offensive and pervasive coffee breath can be. A mouthwash or tooth rinse is a great way to reboot after a meal, beverage, or snack—just choose a formula that's alcohol-free, since alcohol can actually foster even more stinky bacteria in the long haul.

Keep your mouth smelling fresh

Those of us who frequent public transportation know how offensive and pervasive coffee breath can be. A mouthwash or tooth rinse is a great way to reboot after a meal, beverage, or snack—just choose a formula that's alcohol-free, since alcohol can actually foster even more stinky bacteria in the long haul.