Scent of a woman or for that matter any
human being is unique owing to his or her unique body
chemistry and pH balance. Consequently, fragile notes of a
perfume interact with this human scent and create an
individual scent for people. When you chose your perfume,
you should remember this basic principle and then something
that best defines your persona.
Here are some guidelines that can help
you choose your perfume:
All perfumes have three notes - top
note that evaporates first, middle note that develops a
little later and finally the base which is the true scent.
Choose sheer top notes.
Focus on your favorite smells and take
the help of the salesperson. Don't be hesitant to give a
list of your favorites even if they include things like 'wet
earth', 'rainforests' and so on. Every clue you give will
point the salesperson in the direction of the perfume
class you prefer - fruity, floral, woody and so on.
Don't try more than two scents at a
time; you simply won't be able to make a judgment. Spray a
spot and don't rub it, you will spoil the composition.
Wait for ten minutes allowing the base note to develop and
then make the purchase. Sometimes the base note can take
hours to develop. It is a good idea to get a sample and
make the purchase the next day, especially if you are
buying an expensive perfume. Remember that perfume is an
investment into your personality.
Don't buy a perfume simply because it
is the launch of the season. Check it and see if it really
appeals you. After all, you have to walk around with it
the whole day. You buy perfumes for yourself and not for
people. Any perfume that satisfies you will reflect well
with your personality.
Expect a perfume to last about three
years from the date it was bottled. Never store your
perfume bottle where it is exposed to high temperature (near
hot baths) or direct sunlight. In fact, colognes and eau
de toilette should be stored in the refrigerator to
increase their shelf lives.
You don't have to wear a perfume like a
uniform! Try different brands and class of scents. You can
use different smells for different times of the day or
year. After all, you do have summer and winter wardrobe!
When choosing a perfume you must also
remember the climate of the locale. Warm humid conditions
will intensify a fragrance, making it cloistering. It is
wise to choose lighter scents in such conditions and apply
them more often. Keep in mind one thing: heat helps the
scents to evaporate sooner and cool weather strengthens
scents.
A scent is worth the pleasure it gives,
not the money it costs. Be judicious.
Never buy perfume when you are in
transitory phase like pregnancy. The body will be
undergoing immense hormonal changes, which affect your
sensory perceptions, especially olfactory perceptions.
Ask for a wrapped package when you make
your purchase.
