How to choose the right perfume?
Choosing a perfume might seem intimidating and daunting, but it doesn't have to be! Read our guide to choosing the right perfume for you.
Choose Your Notes
Each perfume or cologne consists of different "notes." These notes determine the overall scent. These notes consist of three different layers called base, top or head, and middle or heart notes, and they all work in synergy to create a specific smell. Some perfumes, for example would be considered floral and contain different scent notes like rose, gardenia, or geranium. Others may be a bit fruitier, with undertones of citrus or apple. Exotic perfumes contain spicy notes like star anise or even cinnamon. Men's scents have various notes as well. Musk scents have a heavier, more masculine tone, while others may have smells like pine or even leather-based notes. It is always a good idea to determine which types of cologne or perfume you prefer and then see which base notes they contain before making a purchase decision. You can learn more about the different notes used to make cologne and perfume in order to get a better idea of which ones you think will suit your tastes.
Choose a Concentration
Fragrances come in four different levels of concentration. As the concentration gets higher, the price usually gets higher as well. Typically, colognes or perfumes with high concentration have a more powerful scent and last longer. They can be a bit pricey, but some people feel the higher price is absolutely worth it.
The highest concentration is simply called perfume or parfum. This level usually will last all day with just one application to the wrists or pulse points. The next lower level is eau de parfum, which typically can last about six hours after application. The third level is called eau de toilette and is usually fairly affordable and easy to find in retail stores. It typically requires more than one application throughout the day to get it to last. The fourth and lowest fragrance concentration is eau de cologne, which only lasts about two hours.
Test the Fragrance
Before you decide to purchase any fragrance, you should definitely do a few simple tests to make sure that it is something you will want to wear and that you will enjoy. The key, however, is to try a bit of the fragrance on your skin. Our skin has its own unique code of hormones and pheromones that can slightly or even extremely alter the way a fragrance smells. It is a good idea to spray a small amount on your wrists, wait a few moments, and then smell the scent on your skin. Sometimes, depending on your own chemical makeup, it can enhance or diminish the smell. It can also be altered if you have a certain chemistry that does not match the scent's mixture.
Our Perfume Sample Program
We understand that choosing a perfume online could be a difficult task because you can't smell it through the screen. That's why we offer an opportunity to test any perfume in our store on your skin through our niche perfume Sample Perfume Program. Our 2ml glass perfume samples are equipped with a spray for more accurate testing results and are made fresh to order.
Choose from our pre-set themed samples packs or buy individual perfume samples!
Test niche perfumes on your skin in the comfort of your own home worry-free!
Please contact us if you are unsure about your choice and we will be happy to assist you.
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Sources:
https://www.perfume.com/article-guide-to-choosing-the-right-perfume-or-cologne
https://www.dapperconfidential.com/perfume-or-cologne-what-is-the-difference/