With the thousands of fragrances in the market, it can
sometimes be tricky to choose the one that is perfect for your taste,
personality, the occasion, and other factors. Check out the following basic
tips that you may find useful when choosing and even wearing the perfect
perfume for you.
1. Determine your budget
Perfumes are priced in a very big range, from very
inexpensive colognes to luxurious designer brands. Determining your budget or
the money you are prepared to spend beforehand will help narrow down the
choices and will save you a lot of time.
2. Know what particular smell you want and go for it
Decide on what type of fragrance you want based on what use
the perfume would be to you. For instance, is it for special occasions? Is it
to please or seduce a lover? Is it for everyday wash and wear? If you plan to
please someone, make sure to research on the particular fragrances he or she
likes. If you want it to be an everyday whiff you can wear to work or school,
you may want to buy a lighter and fresher scent. If it’s for big parties and
formal events, choose a perfume that makes a stronger impact by blending well
with your body chemistry.
Other factors like the weather or season are also important
to consider. For instance, if you live in a very humid setting, floral
fragrances with a woody or musky base often complement the sultry weather. If
you’re often surrounded by a lot of people in near proximity, don’t choose a
very strong perfume because not everyone likes perfume. Citrus, sea breeze and
other herb and floral fragrances are often fresh and rejuvenating, perfect for
someone always on the go. If you will be out on a date and want to heighten the
romance, choose a scent that is a bit stronger but not overpowering. Usually
oriental spices project confidence and sophistication. Meanwhile, aromatic
blends are perfect for men who like to smell like a true man exuding with
machismo and security.
3. Examine carefully before buying
When you’ve finally narrowed down your choices and you’re
ready to go to a perfume shop, don’t forget to carefully examine each perfume
you fancy before getting ahead of yourself and purchasing. Take note that your
nose can only handle so much and testing 20 perfumes consecutively will prove
to be futile. Before you start spraying a perfume on your wrist, spray it first
on a card or paper and decide if you like it. If not, move on to the next. Once
you find a scent you think is perfect, start testing it on your body. Apply a
small amount on your wrist or at the back of your arm. Sometimes the saleslady
will offer to apply some in her own skin and have you smell it. This is a no-no
because each of us reacts to perfumes in different ways. Make sure the perfume
is perfect for you by putting it on your own skin. Wait for a few minutes
because fragrances start to grow on you and smell different after a while.
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