Perfume Tales

The famous Christian Dior once said: “A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting.”  However, with the cosmetic counters crowded with an array of fragrances to choose from, buying the right perfume can at times seem quite confusing and overwhelming.  Here is a brief guide to buying the right perfume.

*  The first essential thing to keep in mind is that a perfume is not just about sweet      

    fragrances and brands. It is a very personalized item. You might like a particular fragrance 

    on another person, but when you spray it on yourself, the smell is quite different. This is

    because acids and natural oils on our skin differ and therefore you need to choose a

    perfume that suits you. 

*  Smell is the main component of a perfume. There are eight traditional classifications of  

    perfumes from flowery scents of the floral to strong herby scents of the fougere that can 

    make buying a perfume quite overwhelming.  Therefore, think about the different smells

    you like. It makes it easier to single out the perfume family you would like to

    explore.

*  When choosing a perfume you need to consider your personality and lifestyle. For instance,

    if you are part of the corporate world, you would consider something light and floral that

    brings sophistication to the boardroom. However, you can choose a stronger oriental scent

    that can be exciting for an evening out. Therefore, before buying a perfume think about

    where you are most likely to wear it.

*  When we think of perfume, age appropriateness is the least of our concerns. However, it is

    one of the most important elements to keep in mind when buying the right fragrance. 

    Oriental and woody fragrances are strong and not appropriate for teenage girls while

    perfumes such as Paris Hilton may not necessarily suit a more mature woman.

*  Buying the right perfume needs patience as each bottle has its own unique smell. So, while it

    can be tempting to pick up the first perfume bottle that has a wonderful fragrance, take

    your time before making a choice.

*  It may be worthwhile to try a sample of a perfume before purchasing it.  When you spray a 

    perfume, wait about 10 minutes for the smell to settle in and decide if you like it.

*  Buy a lighter fragrance to wear during the sweltering heat of the summers as smell is more

    intensified and choose a stronger one for the winters.

*  One of the most common mistakes we make when trying a perfume is to spray more than

    two perfumes on our wrist at one time. The distinct smells get mixed up to leave us

    confused. 

Shopping for the right perfume can be simple and fun with a little patience and clarity. At the end it is an invaluable effort as a perfume is the invisible accessory that adds to a woman’s charm and personality. 

Article written for WomenWish www.womenwish.net

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