Are you looking for a new perfume? Maybe your old fragrance has gotten a bit boring and overused, and you’re thinking about switching it up for something more interesting and attention-grabbing. Well, if this is you, then this text will help you make the right choice. Picking the right perfume shouldn’t be a difficult task, as long as you know what you’re doing. Therefore, here is a step-by-step guide that will help you make the best choice. 

Step 1: Know what you want 

Not all perfumes are made to be equal, which is why it’s important to be sure that you’re making the right decision. Also, before you decide to buy a perfume, try to learn about your wants and needs. For example, if you spend a lot of time at work, meeting clients and business acquaintances, then it’s best to choose a fragrance that will be suitable for that environment. The same goes for any type of occasion and event. Also, be sure to learn about your favorite smells, so you can get the perfume that will suit you perfectly.

Step 2: Learn more about scent profile 

The scent profile is breaking down and classifying scent according to olfactive families, meaning that it’s more important the way perfume smells, over what it contains. Basically, there are eight olfactive families, that are then separated into two distinct groups: warm and fresh. The warm group revolves around scents such as leather, oriental, and Fougere, while the fresh group is about floral, citrus, and aromatic. There are two other distinct olfactive families, woody and chypre, and they’re a cross between these two. 

Step 3: Learn about fragrance notes 

Now, you’re probably thinking: what are fragrance notes? So let’s explain the term a bit better: notes are raw materials that are used in every perfume, with that special something else, and that combined makes the perfect scent. There are three types of fragrance notes: base, middle and top. The top note is the first thing you smell after spraying the perfume. The middle note is the first thing you think of whenever you smell the perfume. On the other hand, the base note is what lingers after a few hours of wearing the perfume. All of these combined should keep the longevity of your perfume in the right place, especially if you’re attending an event that’s going to last for multiple hours. 

Step 4: Do your research 

Doing your research is a must. First, be sure to get familiar with your favorite scents. If you prefer citrusy and floral scents, then be sure to find a perfume that contains them in abundance. For example, if you enjoy wearing a vanilla-scented body lotion, then feel free to find a fragrance that uses vanilla scent as the dominant one. Choosing notes that are in other products that you love will be of great help. 

Step 5: Sample the scents

Sampling the scents on your skin is the first step to choose the best perfume. So, if you want to try the perfume, then spray it on a place where your skin is naturally warm. That can be the inside of your elbow or a wrist. However, keep in mind that the perfume’s top notes tend to wear out after 30 minutes maximum, but that doesn’t mean that the perfume won’t work for you. The true essence of the perfume is revealed only once it’s mixed with your natural skin chemistry. That’s why sampling the scents is such an important step when looking for the right perfume. 

Conclusion 

These steps will help you pick the best perfume for your skin chemistry and type. So rather than buying the perfume on a whim, it’s best to take your time, do your research and get to know yourself. That way, you’ll choose the fragrance that will fit to perfection.