Choosing The Right Perfume
photo credit: Nieve44/La LuzWith the thousands of fragrances on the market it can sometimes be difficult to choose the one that is perfect for your taste, personality, opportunity, and other factors. Check out the following basic perfume tips that can help you in the selection and use of the perfect perfume for you.
1. Determine your budget.
The perfumes are priced at a very large range from colognes to very expensive luxury designer brands. Determining your budget or the money you are willing to spend in advance will help you narrow down your choices and save you much time.
2. Know what particular smell you want and go for it.
Decide on what type of fragrance you want based on what you want to use the scent for . For example, for special occasions? Is it to please or seduce a lover? Is it every day use? If you want to please someone, make sure to research on the particular fragrance that he or she likes. If you want an everyday smell you can wear to work or school, you may want to buy a light and fresh fragrance. For big parties and formal events, choose a perfume that makes a stronger impact and that mixes well with your body chemistry.
Other factors such as climate or season are also important to consider. For example, if you live in a very humid environment, floral aromas with a base of wood or musk often complement a stifling climate.
Are you often surrounded by a lot of people in close quarters? Try not to choose a perfume too strong, because not everyone likes the scent. Citrus, sea breezes and other herbs and floral aromas are often fresh and rejuvenated, perfect for someone who is always in motion.
If going out on a date and want to increase the romance, choose a scent that is a bit strong but not too overwhelming. Usually oriental spices project confidence and sophistication. Meanwhile, aromatic blends are ideal for men who like to smell like a real man who exude machismo and security.
3. Examine carefully before buying.
When you have finally narrowed down your choices and you are ready to go to a perfume shop, don't forget to carefully examine each scent you want before you buy. Please note that the nose can only handle both tests and 20 consecutive perfumes will be useless. Before spraying perfume on her wrist, spray first on a card or paper and decide if you like. If not, go to the next. Once you find a scent that you think is perfect, start testing in your body. Apply a small amount on your wrist or the back of your arm. Sometimes the seller will offer to apply some in his own skin and they smell. This is a no-no, because each of us reacts to perfumes in different ways. Make sure the scent is perfect for you putting in your own skin. Wait a few minutes because fragrances begin to grow on you and smell different after a while.
