I am admittedly stuck in a very happy rut when it comes to the fragrance I wear. I have always worn and will continue to only wear things that smell like vanilla, chocolate, amber or bergamount (I like to smell like yummy food….what?!) So, I found this article from beautypress very interesting, because it helped to break down the confusion of finding the right fragrance as a gift for someone else (I know not everyone wants to smell like a cookie) Enjoy!
The Definitive Guide to Finding The Perfect Fragrance:
Here’s a guide that puts personality style together with the fragrance family to ensure the perfect fragrance gift.
First,know your nose! Perfumes are like musical compositions. The overture is the ‘top” note or the first impression when you try the scent on or open the bottle. The impact is immediate and sets up the next chorus of the fragrance which is the “middle note”. This is the very heart of the fragrance that stays with you longest before the final “base note” comes into play signaling the moment when the fragrance has truly developed to its fullest, lingering on the skin for many pleasurable hours.
Now that you get the idea, here are some personality types that you might recognize
For Her
| Sporty | Look for a fragrance that is light and sparkly. Citrus and green. The crystal-clean fresh tang of such fascinating ingredients as lemon, orange and lime. The zest and energy of freshly cut grass and dewy-green leaves. | |
| Classic | Think Audrey Hepburn and Coco Chanel. Often single florals like rose or gardenia, sometimes balanced by a variety of contrasting, sophisticated notes from the perfumer’s palette. | |
| Fashionista | A cutting edge Italian designer. A little black number from Paris or a style maven from the US? The fashion designer today uses individualist notes that range from sophisticated and mysterious to spicy and oriental. Get their style through a signature scent. | |
| Romantic | Chypre and Floral Orientals work their magic. Often an uninhibited blend of exotic flowers, herbs and spices. |
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For Him
| Athletic | Citrus. Fresh and Brisk. Clean and simple. | |
| Earthy | Fougere forest notes from oak moss, resin and geranium oil. | |
| Dynamic | Smoky, pungent,masculine leather notes. |
