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Fragrance is a very powerful thing and choosing a particular cologne or perfume can be an easy process if done correctly. It is simply a matter of taking one’s time and correctly matching the scent to the person.
The first considerations would be whether simply one perfume is going to be purchased or if a variety fragrances are going to be used depending on the mood of the person or the particular season. The fragrance itself should essentially reflect the person’s personality or give people a sense of what feelings they want to convey. For example, a lighter and more flowery scents would be used for a romantic date while a heavier, musky or even an Oriental fragrance would be worn in the office to give a sense of empowerment.
The individual body chemistry should be considered. A particular perfume will smell differently on different people. Once the perfume interacts with the individual, it may not have the same scent it did in the bottle. Because of this, the process of actually choosing the perfume should be somewhat methodical in nature.
Perfume should be purchased in person, so the first step would be to go to a department store that has a decent selection of perfumes. Depending on the individual, they may want to get the assistance and advice from an associate at the store or they may choose to have no guidance and discover the proper perfume on their own.
A variety of different perfumes should be smelled straight from the bottle itself. By doing this, one is able to narrow down which fragrances are liked and which ones are not appealing. Since various perfumes will be strong smelling from the bottle, it is important to get some fresh air in between smelling each scent. If going from one perfume directly to the next, they can be combined and a true representation of what the perfume smells like will not be obtained. Some department stores will have a small bowl of coffee beans at the counter that should be sniffed in between perfumes. Since the coffee has a different and strong smell, this will help the nose to refresh in between fragrances.
After potential perfume is selected, this should be sprayed onto the wrist and time should be allowed to pass. At this point, it is a good idea to possibly walk around the store for an hour and see how the perfume interacts with the body chemistry. The perfume will interact with natural oils in the body as well as sweat. It will certainly not smell exactly the same as it does in the bottle, so this step is very important. If after some time, the scent is still appealing it should be purchased. If it is not a good fit, it is advisable to go back and test additional perfumes.
By taking some time, the perfect scent can be purchased. There are so many options available on the market, one should not get frustrated if the right perfume is not found on the first trip. This simply means that more excursions to the department store should be had.
Choosing a new perfume or aftershave requires testing so should be done in-store. But once you know what you like, the best place to shop is online because there are big savings to be made, especially when using perfume price comparison websites like Perfume Fairy.