There’s something very mystical about wearing a scent that fits your vibe, it’s as if it becomes part of your personal aura. But finding that perfect fragrance requires patience, attention and understanding. Finding your aromatic match is no easy task! That’s where we can help:
1. Families
Depending on their ingredient blend, all perfumes can be categorized into one of four families: floral, fresh, woody, and oriental. To best understand these, picture elements such as fresh cut flowers, ocean breeze, dense moss-covered trees, and spicy amber incense. No perfume is limited to one particular note, but brings together a variety of subtle aromas.
2. Structure
When you spray a fragrance, the very first few notes tend to be light and fleeting; after a little while, the more subtler middle notes emerge; finally, the base notes are the ones that linger longest and have the densest aromas. Every spritz whispers a story, it's up to you to listen with care!
3. Seasonal considerations
In hot weather, intense perfumes can feel overwhelming. So the general rule of thumb is to go for crispy, aquatic fragrances in the summer, and switch to richer aromas such as sandalwood and amber in winter months.
Final point to note: When buying perfumes, you can opt for a variety of concentrations, the categories are as follows:
Parfum (Extrait de Parfum): 20-40% concentration, lasts all day.
Eau de Parfum (EDP): 15-20% concentration, lasts 4-8 hours.
Eau de Toilette (EDT): 5-15% concentration, lasts 2-4 hours.
Eau de Cologne (EDC): 2-5% concentration, lasts 1-2 hours.
This concentration directly affects the price of the product, so be sure to spend as per your needs.
Fragrances are like emotions, sometimes you want to smell energetic, other times romantic or mysterious. Let your mood guide you. Finding your fragrance isn't about choosing the best one, it’s an exploration! Enjoy the process, and build your collection over time.
