We are constantly bombarded with NEW fragrances nearly every day.
Especially with celebrities & those who think they are ;) bringing them out now too.
Some smell very similar to others, some are just... wrong.
Sometimes you like a fragrance, but don't want to get it as a particular brand or person has made/endorsed it!
It is an absolute minefield when it come to choosing the right fragrance for yourself.
Firstly, I'd say learn the difference between perfume & eau de toilette.
These are your most 'common'.
Perfume is the stronger of the two.
It is more of a concentrated state.
Perfect for winter/long events e.g. parties.
This means that you don't use as much when spraying.
Just 2 ~ 3 sprays should be fine (I apply mine to the neck area, as it leaves a beautiful trail from where I have walked)
Eau de toilette is the weaker form.
It is a softer, more gentle smell.
Great for summer/your wedding day as you can top up when required without over doing it.
I'd say 3 ~5 sprays evened out over the body (neck, arms & believe it or not back of the knee! As these are pulse points & that's where the fragrance 'bounces' off)
Then...
What type of smell you would like from your signature fragrance?
Woody?
Floral?
Zesty?
Spicy?
Fresh?
Sweet?
You get the idea.
Once you have decided what you want the main component to be, research what brands offer that.
Find out, do they do EDT (Eau de toilette) AND perfume?
Or do they only offer EDT?
As some brands do only offer this.
Work out what SIZE you want.
Do you want it handbag/gym bag/man bag ready?
Do you want it to sit in the bathroom/on top of the dresser?
Most fragrances come in 30ml, 50ml & 100ml.
That's in the EDT... Sometime the perfume is a little later to catch up if its a new launch.
Do you want to BUILD up and layer the fragrance?
If so, does the fragrance come in shower gel, body crème/lotion, shaving balm?
Once you have gathered all this information up and decided what you want to GAIN from your
PREFECT SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE, I would seek advise from one of the counters in a department store or if you prefer online.
I would say its better face to face as the guys and girls are able to tell you what 'notes' (that's the smell) are in that particular fragrance they are showing you.
Also you get to TRY the fragrance!
This is a MUST!!
You must, must, must TRY THE FRAGRANCE!
Reason:
They come with 3, yes THREE, notes.
Top, middle and bottom.
~When you first spray, you are hit with the top note. That is the smell you get instantly.
~After about 5 mins, you have the middle note. Smell again & you shall notice the fragrance has changed.
~10 mins, this is what the fragrance smells like on you, for however long it is (depends if EDT or Perfume)
This is why you cant judge what a fragrance is going to smell like on you... Even if it smells fab on your friend!
EVERYONE smells different in EVERY fragrance!!
Finally, when wearing it, you mustn't be able to smell it, but others must be able to.
This prevents you getting a headache or feeling as though you are eating or drinking it with your lunch!
You will know this as soon as you have forgotten you have it on and someone says 'oh, you smell lovely!'
It will make your day, time and time again.
As you can see it takes time to choose the RIGHT and PERFECT,
SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE.
But it is totally worth it.
Mine is Cinema by Yves Saint Laurent.
(You may have guessed that from the picture above!)
It has been since I was 18.
Now everyone I know identifies me with it.
I wear it for special occasions, Christmas, New Years, dinners, or if I generally just want to pop it on.
Whenever I wear it I always have comments on how great I smell & have people ask what fragrance I have on.
It is the perfect mix of sweet and spicy.
The bottle is gorgeous too.
It is a Perfume.
100ml.
And just PURE PERFECTION IN A BOTTLE.
This is my all time love.
My Mr loves this on me too, I'm glad as Cinema & YSL is here to stay! ;)
Do any of you have a signature fragrance?
If so what is it?
Kate
XxX
Mine is Angel. Been wearing it since 2003 and feel lost without it, such as now. Trying to save up to get some more xxx
ReplyDeleteAh, Angel is a beaut fragrance by Thierry Mugler. It stays forever. Its a floral scent if I remember correctly?? I also like Alien from Thierry Mugler. Yes, this is the thing when you find a SIGNATURE fragrance they do tend to be a higher end brand/product... Completely worth it though! ;) You always spray less. XxX
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