Choosing the right perfume is like selecting the perfect piece of jewelry; it complements your style and elevates your look without being overpowering. Whether you are getting ready for a date night or simply pulling together an outfit for work, the perfect fragrance can set the tone for the day. Discover how you can choose the right perfume for women for every occasion in this guide.
Understanding Fragrance Families
Fragrances are often grouped in categories by distinct families. We have the floral, oriental, citrus, and woodsy category or family.
Each of these 4 categories has a calling card, which makes them appropriate or inappropriate to wear for day or night or for this type of occasion.
For instance, floral scents work best for a day out. These light, airy notes refresh and give you a feminine feeling.
Then there are heavy, long-lasting oriental notes, that can give you that soft edge or spicy allure that you seek in a nighttime setting.
Consider the Occasion
The occasion often dictates your fragrance choice. Are you working in an office? Go for a light and fresh fragrance that tells the room you’re composed and collected. Heading out with your friends after? This is where you bump things up a notch with exclusive perfumes that make your statement and get you noticed, because why not?
Testing and Sampling
When choosing a perfume, apply them to your skin. Fragrance reacts differently to everyone’s skin. A fragrance that smells divine on your best friend may be less appealing to you.
Seasonal Variations
Think all perfumes are created equal for year-round wear? Well, think again. The weather can impact how a perfume reacts with your skin. In the spring and summer, look for playful scents with floral notes to channel a flirty and fresh feeling. And what’s perfect for fall and winter? Something more robust and spicy. This will keep you warm all season long.
Matching Your Personality
Your fragrance is an extension of your fabulous personality. If you have an adventurous and bold personality, wear a fierce and statement perfume that grabs attention and shouts confidence.
Make Your Perfume Last Longer
Putting on perfume is an art. It’s about more than just dousing yourself in a favorite bottle and calling it a day. If applied correctly, it can also be a mood lifter and a memorable detail.
If you’re trying to help a scent last all day, apply it on your pulse points, like your neck, wrists, and behind the ears — these are places on the body where warmth is the highest, which means the scent will emanate more strongly from these areas. If you want to take it further, layer your perfume with scented lotions, or wash with the matching body wash to enhance its longevity.
Crafting Your Signature Scent
Your ability to choose the perfect fragrance is what I consider one of the most delicate balances between unabashed fun, and gut-level style sense.
It’s more than just finding your “signature scent”.It’s a signature that will accompany your every waking moment. You tell the world how you’re feeling, you spread your feelings indirectly onto everyone you meet — and create a fragrant sheath to your wonderful sense of personal style.