Charles Meltonhas a musky scent to him.
I remember the scent of Lays chips with lime, and I remember the smell of flowers.
My mom likes floral oils and stuff like that, he says.
Zoey Grossman for YSL Beauty
Fragrance, theMay Decemberactor says, is integral to his self-exploration and daily routine.
The ritual eases him into the daywhether it be hyper-scheduled or unpredictable.
Its a pretty great way for me to start off my journey of discovery, he says.
Zoey Grossman for YSL Beauty
That interest in discovery extends beyond Meltons sense of self to the characters he embodies.
The sense of smell and what it makes you think is subjective, right?"
“But I think, as an actor, it definitely can help inform [a character].
Its almost scientific, how he works backwards, planting scent memories in a characters past.
As for his own scent, Melton has long been loyal to YSL Beauty.
Actually, its been longer.Damn,Im getting old!
Ive always gotten compliments on it, he says.
Its something thats actually a part of my life.
Its so authentic to meand to MYSLF.
