Finding the perfect fragrance isn’t only about detecting an aroma that you adore, it’s also about discovering a scent that doesn’t mask over who you are, but instead compliments your personal style. Here’s some of our favorite fragrance finds:
Floral
Adventure is calling and you hear it loud and clear! You’re carefree and always full of life and vibrance, so a fragrance full of exotic tendencies pays tribute to your inclinations. Sun Fruit by Ellis Brooklyn, $110 for 50 ml, is a creamy blend of fresh fig and bergamot with jasmine and vanilla make this a fantastic fragrance.
Bloom
You love whimsical bows and pink girly clothes, so try a floral scent. Bloom by Gucci, $110 for 50 ml, is a luminous fragrance full of blossoming botanicals creating a fresh yet intense allure.
Fresh
You’re a romantic at heart with great passions and affections for those you love. With luscious desires and intensions, Oui by Juicy Couture, $93 for 50 ml, consists of fresh watermelon and tart lemon making it irresistibly edible. Sparkling fruits and sugary, dessert-like qualities make this perfume exhilarating, mischievous and captivating, much like someone in love!
Clean
Glamour radiates upon you and you find it necessary to be put together at all times. Lovenotes: Pink Woods by Ariana Grande, $80 for 125 ml, corresponds with your lavish desires because it’s enticingly clean and alluring. Treat yourself to this extravagant fragrance with a luxurious signature.
Fruity
Classic, conservative and creative, is how your friends describe you, but you aren’t ashamed of your ability to resist baring it all, so a soft and dreamy fragrance perfectly compliments your character. Dream Moon by Pacifica, $27 for 59 ml, harmonizes fruity notes with sandalwood and pink rose for a lovely perfume.
Citrusy
You’re bright, bold and bubbly! You have an electric personality that quickly becomes contagious, which is why Tangerine Squeeze by Mix: Bar, $18.99 for 50 ml, may complement your character. You capture the heart of so many people, so this fruity concoction of sparkling tangerine and juicy grapefruit paired with sweet honeysuckle will exhilarate passion and confidence.
Oriental
Retro and vintage styles inspire you and make you feel beautiful and unique. Princess by Vera Wang, $35 for 50 ml, has been around for awhile, but its classic. Sheer floral notes, accented in delectable dark chocolate and vanilla and robust in healthy mandarin meringue and golden apricots make it a beautiful scent with staying power.
Spicy
With an energetic personality, always set on the objective to win, your athletic, fit and very active. You need a perfume that can keep up with your dynamic and dramatic personality and that is as playful as you! Check out Billie Eilish Fragrance, $62 for 50 ml.
Woody
With incredible strength, you approach all of life’s ups and down with courage and fortitude, which is why a woody scent with classic flair such as You by Glossier, $78 for 50 ml, may be perfect. Luxurious Iris and warm wood create a sweet celebration of sparkling feminism with a warm indulgent glamour.
Take note, the scent of your fragrance will change. The initial notes will be different than the longer lasting fragrances, so make sure you find a sent that you enjoy all day long.
What’s in a Name
Fragrances come in various intensities. The more intense the fragrance, the longer the sent will last. The more potent the formula, the less you’ll need to use. To make your perfume purchasing experience easier, here is the naming system for the most potent formula to the least potent:
- Perfume or perfume extract (lasts up to six hours)
- Esprit de Parfum
- Eau de Parfum, Parfum de Toilette
- Eau de Toilette (lasts two to four hours)
- Eau de Cologne (lasts about two hours)
- Perfume mist
- Splash or aftershave
Keep in mind that the concentrations are not synonymous between various perfume houses. For example one brand’s Eau de parfum may be as potent as another brand’s Eau de Toilette.
How to Apply
Many perfume companies encourage you to layer your fragrance with a body lotion, shower gel, and body splash. It is true that the fragrance will last longer if you layer, but using all the different types of products at the same time can be a little intense, especially for your friends who may be allergic to a particular scent that you love. So, instead of layering all at once, consider layering your fragrance throughout the day, making your scent last all day long! Start in the morning with your shower gel and body lotion. Then, at lunch spritz on an eau de toilette, and if you’re heading out to a big event in the evening add a dab of perfume to your pulse points. Your pulse points will warm the perfume and release fragrance continually. Your pulse points are located behind your ears, at the nape of your neck and inside your wrists, elbows and knees. Do keep in mind that dry skin does not hold fragrance as long as oily skin. So, if you have dry skin in the winter, you may need to reapply your fragrance more often than you would in the summer.
