Happy scenting!

Have you ever smelled perfume on someone and said "wow, they smell so good!"? Yet, the same smell may not give you the same reaction. So when my husband asks me if I want perfume, I hesitate because many people are not familiar with notes and how to choose a new scent. I mean, just because the bottle says "Juicy Couture", "Jessica Simpson" or "Channel" it doesn't mean it's going to suite you. So to make sure you purchase the best scent suited for you, I've made a little guideline.

What are Notes? (...honestly first thing that comes to me mind is music, lol)

 
Top notes: This is what you smell immediately upon applying your perfume. It's the scent that first hits your nose, but then evaporates quickly. So it's not wise to base your choice off this first impression.
 

Middle notes: The middle notes emerge as the top notes are dissipating and make up the majority of the scent. Walk around for a little bit and smell your hand again after about 5-10 minutes to get a true idea of what the scent is.

 

Base notes: These notes are richer and are not often detected until you've been wearing a scent for at least 20 to 30 minutes. These notes provide depth and back up the middle notes to create the overriding theme of the scent. This is the key that most women overlook. They go into the store...spray some on...smell it...love it and buy it all within 5 minutes.  

 

I also understand that finding a fragrance can be stressful when you don’t know what to look for.

Women: look for citrus, fresh floral, sweet, spicy and wood bases. 

Men: leather, tabasco, musk and mosses are well suited.

Spring/Summer: choose lighter scents as opposed to Fall/Winter that require heavier scents.  

 

Don’t be afraid to have more than one choice of perfume. It’s always fun to have one for everyday use and another for special occasions. The most important tip for choosing a perfume is to try it on your skin for 5-10 minutes. Fragrances do not smell the same on a scent card as they do on your skin. Happy scenting!