If you’re like most women, you don’t wear perfume every day. Maybe not even every week! Most women only reach for their signature scent a couple times per month, so it only makes sense that the perfect fragrance should be something that we only use when the occasion calls for it. But what does this call for? Read on to learn about the different factors that should be taken into account when buying your next perfume.
Focus on the scent you want
If you’re looking to buy your first bottle of perfume, it’s important to take a minute and think about what you want to smell like. What are the scents that you associate with your favorite memories? What are your favorite smells in general? When you take the time to think about these things, it’s easier to narrow down your search. Ideally, the perfume you choose should smell like the smell of your favorite memories.
If it smells a little like your childhood, that’s fine! But if it doesn’t smell at all like the smell of your fondest recollections, it may be time for a new fragrance. When you’re focusing on the scent you want, you can take a few other things into consideration as well.
For example, what’s the gender of the smell you’re going for? What’s the season? What’s the occasion? It’s helpful to take a step back and consider all of these things before you make your final decision.
Discover your body chemistry
If you’re like most women, you’ve probably already tried out a lot of perfumes and have tried to pin down what scent works best on your skin. But have you ever stopped to think about your chemistry? It’s easy to assume that a scent will work for you just because you like it, but that’s not always the case. Different perfumes work for different people.
If you’ve tried a lot of perfumes but you never find the one that you like, it’s worth trying to figure out why. Is it the perfumes you’ve tried before? Do you have a certain body chemistry that a lot of scents trigger? Once you know the answers to these questions, it’s easier to narrow down your choices.
There’s no “right” way to find the perfume that works for you. If you want to experiment a bit, use a perfume sampler to try out a variety of fragrances and see which one you like best.
Be aware of the season and occasion
If you’re like most women, you probably don’t wear perfume every day. And if you don’t wear perfume every day, then it’s easy to assume that you can wear the same perfume for a variety of occasions. But this is not the case. Different perfume bottles come in different accords, and the notes that make up a certain perfume may change according to the occasion and the season.
It’s important to keep in mind these two factors when shopping for perfume. If you wear perfume at least once or twice a month and you only wear a certain scent on special occasions, it still makes sense to buy a bottle that’s appropriate for those specific occasions. You’re better off spending a little more money on your signature scent than to buy something that won’t work out.
Find what works for you in sample sizes
There are a lot of perfumes available on the market, and it can be difficult to choose just one. It’s easy to get sucked into the marketing hype and buy a new fragrance based on celebrity endorsements or the salesperson’s recommendations. If you want to make sure that you end up with the perfect fragrance for you, it’s worth experimenting with a few sample sizes.
That way, you can try out a little bit of a variety of fragrances and figure out which one really works for you. It’s also worth taking a few minutes to think about your body chemistry. If you notice that certain scents trigger certain reactions, it’s worth experimenting with a few fragrances to see if you can find the one that “plays well” with your skin.
Don’t rely on marketing hype or celebrity endorsements
Some of the biggest perfume brands in the world are also some of the most popular celebrity endorsements. But do you really know what these perfumes smell like? It’s easy to assume that a celebrity or model is wearing a certain fragrance based on their image, but that’s not always the case. For example, you may have seen the image of Taylor Swift wearing Tom Ford.
But the fragrance that she’s wearing is actually called Giorgio Armani. Even though Taylor Swift is an extremely popular celebrity, the fragrance that she’s wearing is actually for a different demographic. It’s worth keeping in mind that not every celebrity is wearing the same fragrance as you.
It’s important to keep your self-esteem in check, but it’s also important to take a step back every now and then and remember that not every celebrity is wearing your perfume.
Understanding the different types of perfume
Before you buy your first bottle of perfume, it’s helpful to understand the different types of perfume. The most common types of perfume include natural, artificial, and hybrid perfumes. Natural Perfume Natural perfumes are made with natural ingredients, like rose oil and orange oil.
The main appeal of natural perfumes is that they don’t contain any synthetic chemicals. Artificial Perfume Artificial perfumes are man-made products that have been created to smell like a certain food or flower. Popular artificial perfumes include soap scum and wet dog. Hybrid Perfume Hybrid perfumes have both artificial and natural ingredients. Popular hybrid perfumes include vanilla and cinnamon.
Try before you buy
When you’re buying your first perfume, it’s a good idea to try it out. A lot of people make the mistake of buying their first perfume based on the fact that they like the scent of another perfume they’ve tried. If you like the scent of vanilla or citrus, you might be drawn to those scents when you first spray them on. That’s because your body reacts to the scent with physical reactions like sweating and increased heart rate.
When you first spray your new perfume, put on some comfortable clothes and lie down for about 15 minutes. This allows your body to process the scent and react before you put on your clothes. After you’ve worn the perfume for 15 minutes, put on your clothes and lie down again.
You’re looking for any physical changes that may indicate whether you like the scent or not. If you do like the scent, great! Now you have a better idea of what type of perfumes you like. If you don’t, keep looking until you find a perfume you like.
Don’t be afraid to splurge
Perfume is one of those items where spending a little bit more is well worth it. A $20 bottle of perfume can last you a year while a $200 bottle of perfume will last you only a couple of months. So, if you splurge on one expensive bottle of perfume, it will be worth it in the long run. However, if you go for a cheap brand that may not last as long, it will be a lot more expensive than $20 in a year’s time.
That’s why you don’t want to be afraid to spend some money on perfume. Keep in mind that perfume lasts longer the more you use it. So, the more you wear it, the longer you’ll have it for. That’s why it’s never a bad idea to splurge each year on a new bottle of perfume.
Bottom line
Buying the perfect perfume can be difficult. There are so many factors that need to be considered, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. If you’re in this situation, it can be helpful to remember these tips. Focus on the scent you want. Discover your body chemistry.
Be aware of the season and occasion. Find what works for you in sample sizes. Don’t rely on marketing hype or celebrity endorsements. Remember that not every celebrity smells the same.
