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Guide to choosing perfume

SUMMARY
01. Find a perfume according to your gender
02. Find a perfume according to your personality
03. Find a perfume according to your age
04. Find a perfume according to your astrological sign
05. Find a perfume according to the notes that compose it
06. Find a perfume according to the day
07. Find a perfume according to the season

 

More than just a fragrance, a perfume is a true olfactory signature. Captivating, it must mark the spirits and leave a trace of your passage. Very personal, a perfume must correspond to you 100% and reveal who you are, from the first scent. To choose it well, you adapt it according to your personality, your age or even your desires. Are you a little lost among all these scents? Follow the guide to find out how to choose THE fragrance that will turn all heads!  

01. A perfume for women or men?

When designed by the perfumer, the fragrance is not predefined to be masculine or feminine. If perfume has no gender, marketing is there to gender it. But then, how can we explain that a perfume can seem more suited to a woman or rather reserved for a man? Quite simply, because certain notes express more of a feminine or masculine side.

How to choose a perfume for men ? Notes of leather, tobacco or patchouli tend to appeal to men, while floral or fruity notes will attract women looking for an ultra-feminine scent. However, notes of leather can bring a very professional refined side to a woman and floral notes like jasmine give a man an irresistible romantic side. No fragrance appeals to you? What if you opted for a unisex perfume? With their mixed scents, they are suitable for both women and men: a winning bet for sure!

02. A perfume that expresses your personality

One thing is certain, your perfume should reflect your personality and help you feel confident, more than ever. To decide to succumb, we take a close interest in olfactory families. These categories, seven in number, reveal your character and your desires. It's up to you to know what you want to reveal about your personality:

  • - Citrus: synonymous with freshness and lightness, fragrances with citrus notes from this family correspond to dynamic, motivating and cheerful personalities.

  • - Florals: iris, jasmine or lily of the valley, they are perfect for warm and very fulfilled people.

  • - Chypres: bergamot, rose or patchouli, these stimulating fragrances are ideal for strong personalities, authentic, but elegant.

  • - Orientals: musk, spices or vanilla, these powdery perfumes reveal seductive, enigmatic and sensual personalities!

  • - Aromatics: lavender, rosemary or sage, these essences are perfect for extroverted and energetic people.

  • - Woody notes: patchouli, cedar or sandalwood, these notes reveal an adventurous and daring soul.

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  • - Ferns :  Lavender, oakmoss, vetiver, but also bergamot, geranium and even tonka bean are among the traditional ingredients of this accord.

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    Among these seven large families of olfactory notes, there are subgroups defining more precise olfactory facets: 
    * Aldehyde family:  The aldehyde family is present naturally in the peel of citrus fruits but most of the aldehyde facets are synthetic chemical bodies. Aldehydes are part of the flower family and the aldehyde facet can derive from the oxidation of alcohol. This aldehyde olfactory family is distinguished by its freshness and natural scent which are appreciated by women. 
    *Amber family:  Amber perfumes are famous for their warm and sweet notes leaving an unforgettable impression in their wake. Amber juices are often very sensual and seductive. Moreover, the Orientals once attributed aphrodisiac properties to ambergris. Today, the amber essence family includes sweet balsamic scents, often made up of an abundance of vanilla. Spices also appear very often in this olfactory category.
    Amber fragrances are sweet and sensual, often enhanced with spicy notes. They are also full of exoticism and most often evoke the Orient, a land full of sun.
    * Leather family: As its name suggests, the leather olfactory family in perfumery recalls the smell of leather. It is composed of notes of tobacco, wood, leather and essentially serves as a base for men's perfumes. 
     
    * Spicy family: Spicy facets are widely used for oriental perfumes, but not only. Spicy fragrances bring a racy, intense and vibrant style. Perfumes with spicy notes contain warm, captivating, even impertinent tones... In the world of scents, spices certainly awaken our sense of smell and our taste buds.  However, there are two families of spices, hot and cold. When we talk about hot spices, we are talking about cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves. Cold spices correspond to cardamom and ginger. Hot spices bring sensuality to a fragrance, while cold spices bring spicy and modern notes. 
    Perfumes with spicy notes exist for both men and women. 
    * Fruity family: The fruity aspect is very appreciated, especially by women. However, you should know that most fruity flavors are reproduced synthetically in the laboratory. Today, the fruits most used in perfumery are melon, pear, red fruits (blackberry, raspberry, cherry, strawberry, redcurrant, etc.), peach, apricot or even pineapple, lychee, mango and papaya.
    The combination of sugar and fruit gives unique flavors, but voluptuous to say the least. This association is currently one of the most appreciated in the world of perfumery. 
    * Gourmet family: Gourmet perfumes are today an expression of sensuality and femininity. Gourmet perfumes leave behind delicious skin! Gluttony can then be consumed without moderation. Fruit, sugar, cake, candy, meringue, chocolate, crème brulée, caramel, vanilla... The gourmand is everywhere and combines wonderfully well with the world of perfumes today, to the great happiness of women, but also of men who dream of tasting it.
    * Marine family: With the marine olfactory facet, enjoy the scents of iodine and sea breezes all year round.
    Today, perfumes with marine notes are intended for both men and women. As for men, iodized perfumes are numerous and are often synonymous with dynamism and vitality. The man who wears a marine perfume is often a sporting gentleman close to nature.
    For women, the sea breeze in the perfume also of course evokes this desire for natural charm. The woman thus appears in a completely assumed manner without embellishment or aesthetic falsity. It would therefore seem that marine perfume is the scent of a return “to the sources”, like a wave of iodized freshness which takes over our bottles and settles on our skin…
    *Musk family: The musk family is a large family of very varied perfume notes that come in many different facets.
    Today it is white musk which is used in the vast majority of perfumes because it has the undeniable advantage of being a fixer for more volatile perfume notes and of providing suppleness and deliciousness. Among the many variations or facets of synthetic musky notes, the main ones used in your favorite perfumes are exaltodie with a fruity tendency, more powdery ambrettolide, cottony muscenone, and habanolide with woody scents. 
    * “New freshness” family: The “new freshness” olfactory facet. The audacity and novelty obtained by synthetic raw materials! Although perfume lovers do not appreciate the somewhat barbaric name of the molecule, the new freshness that they love so much is born from dihydromyrcenol.
    Today the need to offer summer variations to classic perfumes has propelled the new freshness facet as a fragrance, although synthetic, essential to the composition of a modern and exhilarating juice. The new freshness is immediately associated with the vitality and dynamism of the sporty and modern man but also of the contemporary and active woman of the 21st century. This breeze of new freshness carries away absolutely all the perfumes in a powerful and sparkling very airy top note to better bring out the base and heart notes...
    * Powder family: Powdery notes often represent for us the delicious memory of powder compacts of yesteryear, from which they take their name. Difficult to describe, they are above all the reflection of a tactile memory or a distant scent. However, they are born from a flower that garden lovers have known perfectly for centuries: the iris.
    You will have understood that the powdery note is much more than an olfactory family, it is the touch of glamorous or tender, facetious or gourmand femininity.
    * Green family: The smell of fresh grass just cut in the meadow, the gentle dew of the morning or the vegetal freshness of a summer evening, the green notes give our perfumes an incomparable purity. Particularly appreciated by women and men alike for its breath of pure natural freshness, the green note is mainly exuded in the green floral and green chypre families. 
    Today, perfumes are adorned with this green facet for both women and men, both for the purity of their frank attack and for the irresistible and natural sensation of soft and airy freshness.

    03. A perfume according to your age

    How to choose and perfume according to age ? Although there are no defined rules in perfumery, fragrances seem to adapt to the experience of the person wearing it. From the age of three, fragrances for babies and children highlight discreet scents and cuddly notes thanks to honeysuckle and orange blossom. At the age of 20, the personality begins to fully assert itself. It is naturally more common to move towards floral and spring juices in order to express the paradox between carefreeness and emerging femininity. In your thirties, it's time for seduction. The perfume must reveal an assertive sensuality, while leaving an element of mystery and elegance. Around 40, it's time to question things. The change in fragrance must reflect a desire for change in one's life. An entire program ! Do you feel more like a woman-child or resolutely femme-fatale? Let your nose be your guide! 

    04. A perfume according to your astrological sign

    Another criterion to take into account in your quest for the ideal fragrance: your astrological sign. A priori, astrology does not seem to be a preferred avenue when looking for a perfume, and yet, it reveals our tastes and our personality. How choose your perfume based on your astrological sign? A real child's play!

    Find out what types of fragrances the Zodiac signs are heading towards:

     

  • - Aries: passionate and sparkling in nature, they have a strong personality. Aries love floral fragrances, for romance and sensuality, combined with citrus fruits for their dynamic side.

  • - Bulls: go-getters, they are as stubborn as they are thoughtful. Spices reveal the passion of their personality while woody essences give them more charisma.

  • - Gemini: with an optimistic temperament, they are gentle and carefree. The gourmet juices reflect their epicurean spirit while vegetal notes fully express their dynamism.

  • - Cancers: they operate by feeling and follow their instinct. Floral and fruity flavors show their timidity while spicy juices prove their spontaneity.

  • - Lions: dynamic and seductive, they like to shine in society. Spices express their fiery and extravagant side.

  • - Virgos: rather calm and introverted, they like spring perfumes with notes of lily of the valley and jasmine.

  • - Libras: they are gentle and extroverted, and their poetic side combines perfectly with floral notes. Their extravagance can be expressed through woody flavors, provided they are not dominant.

  • - Scorpions: their strong character hides a tender heart. Citrus fruits and spices materialize their dynamism while floral notes give a glimpse of their emotions.

  • - Sagittarians: bold, they appreciate woody and spicy scents to manifest their extroverted personality.

  • - Capricorns: authentic and in search of security, they love gourmet scents which reassure them and evoke childhood.

  • - Aquarians: original and idealistic, they love unique fragrances. They mix perfumes to create their own fragrance.

  • - Fish: dreamers, they like sweet and gourmet notes to give free rein to their fantastic imagination.

    • 05. Choose a perfume by note

    If the choice of a perfume is very personal, the task becomes complicated when you have a multi-faceted personality. Sometimes discreet or exuberant, rather innocent or resolutely femme fatale... Is your character indefinable? Don't panic! Choose your perfume based on the notes that make it up.

    Complex, the structure of a perfume is made up of three levels. This olfactory pyramid gradually reveals notes following the evolution of the perfume:


  • - Top notes: volatile, they correspond to the first impression we have of a perfume, from the moment of vaporization. They often correspond to aromas of citrus or herbs.

  • - Heart notes: voluptuous, they reflect the heart and true personality of a perfume and appear after several minutes. They are often flowery, fruity or even spicy.

  • - Base notes: they are perceived last and persist for several hours after spraying. They give strength to the perfume and are especially woody or balsamic.

    • Olfactory families don't help you find the best scent? Choose a perfume according to your tastes and opt for a fragrance that puts your favorite notes in the spotlight! Do you prefer gourmet notes? Go for a vanilla scent! Do you prefer powdery perfumes? Choose it with notes of amber!

    Adapt your perfume

    Choosing a perfume, yes, but can you choose several? Obviously ! Since it must reflect our state of mind, it would be a shame to settle for just one fragrance in our closets. The must ? Create a small collection of juices like an olfactory library: a perfume to adapt according to your mood of the day to let our most intimate emotions shine through. Do you dare to take the plunge?

    06. Each day has its own scent

    Who says you have to wear the same perfume all the time? It is entirely possible to change fragrances depending on the day and even the time of day! Like a second skin, perfume envelops you and defines who you are to those who come across your trail. For a long day spent at the office completing files, rely on scents from the citrus olfactory family to gain dynamism and motivation. A date planned this evening? Opt for orientals to let out your enigmatic side, and immediately enter into a game of seduction. Adapted to your mood and circumstances, your fragrance reveals everything about you... or almost!

    07. Adapt your perfume to the season

    Choose your perfume according to the season can be another way to find the ideal fragrance. When the sunny days arrive, let yourself be tempted by light and refreshing citrus notes to stroll on the beach and perfect your tan by the pool. Once fall comes, we turn to woody and spicy notes to say goodbye to summer. In winter, we rely on rather sweet and delicious notes to warm up. In spring, it's time for fruity and floral notes to celebrate renewal.

    How do we know if a perfume suits us?

    Are you a fan of your colleague's perfume? Did you venture to stop a passerby in the street to ask him what his perfume was? Be aware that the same perfume does not react the same way on all skin. Have you fallen in love with a perfume? Before rushing headlong, you still need to know if it suits you. To be sure, here is our advice: spray a little perfume on the inside of your wrist. Forget old reflexes and definitely don't rub your wrist against the other: you risk altering the perfume and distorting the fragrance. Does the magic happen? Don't give in to temptation just yet! Let the perfume evolve for a few more hours in contact with your skin before making your decision. If at the end of the day the fragrance still appeals to you, then you can let yourself be tempted!

     

    Choosing your perfume is not always easy. To avoid making a mistake, opt for a fragrance that suits you and reveals your most secret thoughts. Our best advice? Adapt your scents according to your personality, your tastes and the stages of your life that you are going through step by step. 

     

     

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