I love a good, lovely smelling fragrance, don’t you? It makes me feel beautiful, empowered and strong. There are literally hundreds of perfume brands and thousands of scents available in the market these days. So how do you even choose the perfect fragrance for yourself?
Did you know that different perfumes smell different on various skin types?
Have you noticed how something smells amazing on your friend and lingers on her all day, but when you try it, it smells way different? That is why a little research and perfume testing is a good place to start before you decide to buy anything. Especially if the perfume is expensive. Ain’t nobody got time for wasting money in 2021.
Trying and Testing Perfume
There are two ways to try & test perfume. Either directly on your skin or by spraying it on the fragrance blotters. There are advantages and disadvantages regarding both of these testing methods.By testing on your skin, you will be able to know exactly how it smells on you, which is great. BUT, you can’t try out too many different types of perfume though because it will all just blend together and you won’t know how each perfume actually smells.By testing perfume on the fragrance blotters, you can spray it on different cards and write the fragrance name at the back of the cards. The downside- the perfume’s scent is different on the cards than on your skin and will not necessarily be the best choice for you. The best way is to try the perfume on the fragrance blotters first. Then you can choose the scent that you like most and try it on your skin. This way you can find your perfect match without overwhelming your sense of smell.
Speaking fluent perfume
Welcome to the school of fragrance. Have you ever wondered what the difference between eau de parfum and eau de toilette is? There are actually 4 main types of perfume. Eau De Cologne, Eau De Toilette, Eau De Parfum and Parfum. They range from the least concentrated to the most concentrated and differ in price.
- Eau de Cologne (EDC) is the term used today to refer to a perfume solution with around a 3% compound in an oil and water base. It’s the lightest perfume and, therefore, the least expensive.
- Eau de Toilette (EDT) – is a perfume solution with a 3-8% compound in an oil and water base. It is also a bit more expensive.
- Eau de Parfum (EDP) is a perfume solution with a 10-15% oil compound. It lasts longer than EDT and is usually pricier as well.
- Parfum is the highest concentration of oils, with 20-50% compound, which makes it last longer than the others and is the most expensive of all. There is no right or wrong choice when buying a type of perfume. But if you want to buy something that will linger and last long on your skin, opt for the perfume solutions with more oil compounds such as EDP. It is more expensive but will give you value for your buck.
perfume sizes
Perfumes are packed in different sizes. The most common size usually is 50ml, 75ml or 100ml. If you are buying a fragrance for the first time, buy the small bottle to try it out first. If you have tested out and love the fragrance a lot, then go ahead and purchase the big 100ml bottle. They are usually the best value for money. Try before you buy!
All-time Favourite Fragrances
If you feel like you still haven’t found your perfect match, try one or more of these fragrances. I promise that at least one of them will become your next favourite! Michael Kors, Sheer; Vera Wang, Princess; Calvin Klein, Euphoria; Miss Dior, Blooming; Bouquet; Marc Jacobs, Daisy; Yves Saint Laurent, Black Opium; Chanel, Chance; Gucci, Bloom; Thierry Mugler, Womanity; Carolina Herrera, Good Girl; Kim Kardashian; Giorgio Armani, Si.
