Every human being has a unique smell that can be enhanced or marred by the right or wrong perfume that you choose to wear. The right perfume will distinguish you from others and add to your personality making it unique to you.
Your personal taste aside, the season is an important factor to be considered when choosing a perfume because temperatures have a big influence on perfumes. Heat in summer amplifies fragrance notes whereas cooler temperatures make it more difficult for the fragrance to evaporate. It is therefore important to choose the right perfume for the different seasons. Since the summer heat intensifies the fragrance in perfumes, choose a perfume that is crisp with light airy notes and make sure it is applied lightly. But wait, how do you identify a good perfume?
Finding the right perfume is nothing but trial and error, the more you smell and understand the notes you are smelling, the closer you are to finding your scent soulmate. To help you on your way, here are five tips for your olfactory journey from Parfums de Marly.
- Only Two Scents at A Time
If you are shopping for scents for the first time, with the intention of finding that perfect one, try a variety of fragrances until you find the note that best resonates with you. However, limit it to trying only two at a time. Let each fragrance make its own space in your olfactory world to help you better understand what you love the most.
- Spray and Waft
Trying out scents should not be a rushed experience. To ensure you find the perfect scent, patience is a virtue. It is important that you do not just spray and sniff the scent, and make an immediate decision about liking it or not. Spritz the scent and waft it towards your nostrils to get a better feel for the fragrance and let the aroma come to you in the best way possible.
- Don’t Rub, Let It Settle
Always spritz the scent on those spots of your skin where there is no other fragrance. Once done, as tempting as it would be to rub the scent, don’t! Let it dry down. When you rub the scent, you unintentionally rub off the top notes, which could make the scent smell entirely different from the original fragrance. It takes at least 10-15 mins to smell the perfect blend of all the notes.
- Not One Works for All
When it comes to finding your signature perfume, it is not necessary to have just one scent. You can have multiple signature scents for different occasions and even seasons. Before you decide on a signature scent, it is important that you deduce what you want it to say about you or which personality trait you want it to represent. Do you want a fragrance that makes heads turn or something that is more intimate? Based on the occasion and what you feel, your signature scent will differ, so do not be afraid to explore.
- Hair to Save The Day
When you have a scent you are madly in love with, it is a good idea to occasionally spray the perfume in your hair as it moves around with the air which helps in making sure the scent lasts for a long time. Follow these simple tips to identify your perfume and makes sure you have breezy and crisp summer.