" Green notes are also often used in top layers of perfumes to give them a fresh, light scent.

● Aldehydic.
Aldehydes are exciting synthetic aromas that are unlike any natural odors. These delightfully fresh and clean scents bring a certain sophistication to spicy, woody and floral notes. So while most categories of fragrances are distinct and very specific, some of them can overlap - this is especially common with aldehyde perfumes. For example, Lanvin Arpege and Chanel 5 are classified as aldehydic modern blends because they have characteristics of freshness and spice, while Byredo Blanche and Chanel 22 are more aldehydic floral perfumes, such as how their woody and floral notes give them a soft, powdery scent.

● Eastern.
Oriental perfumes are the boldest of all scents. Mysteriously sweet and spicy, they surround you with a heady scent of vanilla, sandalwood, cinnamon and spice - these notes are often used, like the bottom notes of other perfumes, to enhance their longevity. Beyond any competition here are “Chanel Allure”, “Christian Dior Dune”, “Dolce&Gabbana The One”, “Thierry Mugler Angel”, “Thierry Mugler Alien”, “Tom Ford Black Orchid”, “Lancome Tresor” and “Yves Saint Laurent Opium” " However, some oriental perfumes do not have such a clear sweet and spicy aroma. For example, Versace Crystal Noir is a modern oriental fragrance, distinguished by its sharper top note and floral core, while Givenchy Organza and Christian Dior Oud Ispahan are classified as floral oriental due to their its floral and fruity notes. Those who love the exotic will undoubtedly like oriental perfumes. Some are traditionally sweet and spicy, others are better described as fruity, and others have more modern flavors.

● Chypres.
Chypres are distinguished by their modern yet classic combination of aromas of trees and mosses, giving warmth and depth to the perfume. Three examples of such perfumes are Chanel Chance, Givenchy Ysatis and Lancome Magie Noire (often classified as a floral chypre due to the presence of rich floral notes). Many fragrances for men fall into this group - for example, Aramis Aramis, Coty Stetson and Chanel Antaeus.

● Floral.
From feminine and frivolous to rich and romantic, floral scents are good for any time. Of the six categories, the floral group is the most popular, and this is undoubtedly due to the wide variety of scents in this group. Floral perfumes can create the image of a single flower, or they can remind you of a whole bouquet. Floral perfume scents range from feminine and frivolous to rich and romantic. Some floral scents are more sweet, some are light, and some are fruity. There are also combinations of them. The brightest bestsellers from the class of floral fragrances: “Christian Dior J"adore", "Christian Dior Poison", "Nina Ricci Nina", "Kenzo L"eau Par Kenzo", "Lancome Miracle", "Lanvin L"Homme", " Hugo Boss Hugo Deep Red", "Guy Laroche Fidji", "Givenchy Ange Ou Demon Le Secret Elixir".

● Animalistic.
Animalistic notes are often used in perfumes to give them a sensual accent and greater longevity of the aroma. There may also be perfumes that entirely belong to this category. The most striking examples of such fragrances: “Cacharel Noa”, “Burberry The Beat”, “Calvin Klein Contradiction”, “Kenzo Amour”, “Moschino Couture”. Animalistic perfumes are easily identified by their warm, musky scent and by their name, which almost certainly includes the word “musk”. For example: “Montale Roses Musk”, “Narciso Rodriguez for her Musk”, “Lorenzo Villoresi Musk”, “Amouage Musk Abyadh”, “Kilian Musk Oud”.

Perfume test on skin

Spritz with your favorite perfume right wrist. Don't be greedy! This is an experiment. And keep the bottle ready, you will need it again soon. I can’t even believe that it could take a specialist many years to create a scent that you will smell in just a few seconds. Considering that perfumers have thousands upon thousands of essences at their disposal, it is not difficult to understand why this is the case.

Some perfumes can contain between 75 and 200 ingredients. A number of essences that the perfumer uses are obtained by distilling plant materials - flowers, herbs, medicinal plants, aromatic spices, bark, wood, tree resins, mosses and even vegetables. Other essences are synthetic.

There are two main types of synthetic ingredients - those that mimic natural scents and are designed primarily to reduce the cost of making perfumes, and those that are completely unique, inimitable, or modern in nature. However, using any specific ingredients is not everything.

How different essences are combined, in what quantity they are included in the perfume - all this makes as much contribution to the final effect and durability of the resulting aroma as the selection of its components. The attractiveness of perfumes is also due to the fact that many of them change their smell after application to the skin. The different evaporation times, or layers of a perfume, are often referred to by specialists as notes: top notes, middle notes and bottom notes. Generally speaking, lighter ingredients and those with fresh flavors evaporate first.

Pay attention! Directly after applying the perfume, you will probably immediately feel the light, bright essences of fruits, fragrant plants, herbs or flowers. Like the first bars of a symphony, these top notes help capture the mood conveyed by the perfume: sharp, fruity, fresh, sweet, musky and other aromas. The top note of the perfume lasts no more than a minute. Middle notes begin to emerge as the perfume reacts to body heat and the natural oils on the surface of the skin. As the middle note, or heart, of a perfume emerges, one can smell softer scents of flowers, woods, and "modern accords." Middle notes “sound” from thirty minutes to an hour. Bottom notes, sometimes also called base notes or dry residue, are the stage when a perfume blends most harmoniously with the chemical characteristics of your body's skin. Aromatic spices, resins, mosses and animal scents such as amber resin and musk are characteristic bottom notes. The bottom note lasts from two to six hours, depending on the degree of presence of pure essence in the perfume, as well as on a number of other factors.

Interestingly, not all perfumes have top, middle and bottom notes, or layers. Some of them only have one layer. Consequently, they will change very little because all or almost all of the components will evaporate at the same time.

Now it's time to apply a little more of your favorite perfume to your skin. But now spray some perfume on your left wrist and you can compare the top notes of your perfume with its core. Remember to smell the “dry” right wrist first, and then the “wet” left one. Otherwise, you won't be able to perceive the very subtle differences between the two layers. Then, after 30 - 60 minutes, you can compare all three layers of your perfume. Spray your left wrist again and quickly compare the scent to the bottom note of the perfume on your right wrist. Wait a few minutes to allow the middle note to emerge, and then feel how the core of your perfume differs from its base.

Sweet floral, heady and rich oriental aromas are ideal for the evening. The more sophisticated you dress, the more elegant and complex your perfume should be. Nothing emphasizes solemnity better evening dress like perfume. But why do we like some perfumes and not others?

Experts believe that habit plays a big role here: we are more pleased with aromas that we have already smelled before, perhaps under some favorable circumstances. The attractiveness of perfumes, of course, greatly depends on how they are presented to the buyer. Perfume, and this is quite understandable, is one of the most difficult products to promote on the market, because it is difficult to convey the entire complex range of sensations from aromas with ordinary words or pictures. It is impossible to describe, at least sufficiently, how this or that perfume smells. But even if this were possible, a person should still try the perfume.

However, a creative approach to marketing allows you to introduce perfumes to potential consumers. Let's take names, for example. One of the latest marketing trends is to name perfumes after famous people. Of course, this does not mean that you will definitely like a perfume named after your idol, but for many there is something alluring, even romantic, about it.

Often perfume names are accompanied by a catchy and memorable advertising phrase, for example: "Genji"... "extend this moment", or an image, the type of person who might like them, such as "Acapella". ")... "your unique style."

Another important aspect is the design. In many ways, the bottle and packaging mean as much as its contents and name. In short, perfume is not just a scent, it is an image - appearance, style, image and mood. The more you wear perfume, the more you will understand how much it influences your life. This is what the art of perfumery does.

How to use perfume

● It is best to use perfume before getting dressed so that you can apply your favorite scent to a larger surface area of ​​the skin. This way you will be enveloped in a whole cloud of aroma. (Plus, it won't leave stains on your clothes.) If you want your perfume to last longer, apply it to damp skin. Spirits don't evaporate as quickly when they have something to "hold on to." Use bath products scented with your perfume. They will not only serve as an excellent background for your perfume, but will also provide better cleansing and moisturizing of the skin due to their composition.

● Never apply perfume to your skin with the stopper of the bottle - sebum may remain on it. In a closed bottle it will mix with the perfume and disrupt the complex composition of the perfume. This is one of the reasons why spray packs are produced.

● Keep scented talc and powder powder in your laundry drawer. This way the aroma will gradually transfer to your things. Perfume evaporates faster from dry skin - this is another reason to use moisturizers after a bath, especially if you have dry skin type.

● Food affects the sense of smell. Therefore, it is better to try applying a new perfume before a meal rather than after, especially if you are going to try a spicy dish.

● The aroma rises, not falls. If you want to smell your perfume, don't just apply it behind your earlobes.

● Avoid wearing perfume when going to the beach. They may increase skin photosensitivity.

● Store unwrapped scented soap in your linen closet to keep both your towels and sheets scented.

● Since the points where the pulse is felt - the throat, wrist, elbows, knees and ankles - are warmer than other areas of the body, perfume applied to these areas “wake up” faster.

● You cannot judge the smell of a perfume by the aroma emanating from another person. No two people have the same skin chemistry.

● If the situation calls for just a hint of perfume, take a scented bath or use a scented body lotion, cream or mousse.

● Store perfume that you rarely use in the refrigerator. This way he will not lose his qualities.

● When you run out of perfume, don't throw away the empty bottle. Place the opened bottle in your closet and the stopper in your laundry drawer to add a fragrant scent to your clothes.

● Because different products evaporate at different rates, applying several layers increases the depth and strength of the aroma. This step by step process. The first layer is applied when you wash - use scented soap, scented bath products or shower gel. The second layer is applied when you use a moisturizing composition - lotion, gel or mousse for the body, scented with the same perfume. The third layer is liquid - this is cologne or perfume. And finally, for even greater effect, use scented talc and mousse.

● Storing perfumes where they are exposed to direct sunlight or near a heat source will cause them to degrade quickly. It is better to store them in a cool place, away from the window.

● Always close the perfume bottle tightly to prevent it from evaporating. Even aerosol bottles should be properly capped after each use.

● Sample bottles are ideal for travel. These small bottles contain enough perfume for several uses.

● Are you having trouble falling asleep? Or are you so tired that you are unable to work? According to aromatherapists, help is close - it is at the “tip of your nose.” The aromas of jasmine, marigold and hyacinth are said to be soothing, while the essence of peppermint, grapefruit, peach, cinnamon and sandalwood is said to be invigorating.

● When the weather changes, so do the scents of perfume. Perfume smells much stronger in the hot, humid summer months than in cold weather.

● If you use unscented hair styling products, spray eau de toilette onto the brush to give your hair a light scent.

● Try no more than two or three types of perfume at a time. Otherwise they will all seem the same to you.

● The drier the climate, the faster the perfume evaporates. Especially during the winter months, you can increase the longevity of your scent by applying a moisturizer first. Even better if it is scented with the same composition as your eau de toilette.

● During extreme heat, perfumes and eau de parfum smell stronger than usual. If a strong scent is not an option, use bath products instead of eau de parfum or perfume.

● Just because you can't smell your perfume doesn't mean others can't smell it. Maybe you're just used to them. Therefore, if you apply eau de toilette more than once or twice a day, it is quite possible that you may be overdoing it. Ask someone else close to you if the aroma of your perfume is too intense.

● Don't save up perfume for future use. They don't last forever.

● Keep a small aerosol bottle of perfume in your briefcase or purse so you can use it throughout the day.

Perfume and sense of proportion

A scent that is too strong may be inappropriate in many situations. Here are some tips to help you avoid such complications:

● Perfume is a great way to highlight your business style provided that this is not the main thing that will be noticed about you. Most types of perfumes and eau de toilette have too strong an aroma for a work environment. Intense oriental and animalistic perfumes are also not suitable for the job, especially those that have a strong aroma of patchouli, musk or sandalwood. Sweet floral perfumes can also be too heavy. If you really prefer these particular scents, apply a small amount of eau de toilette or perfume, or use scented bath products or other aromatic products (powders, mousses, etc.) after your shower in the morning and at night.

● Smell and taste are very closely related. Generally speaking, if you don’t smell, then you don’t feel the full range of taste sensations. The very strong aroma also affects the sense of taste. Therefore, if you use a very strong perfume before dinner, it can ruin the pleasure of the food served not only for you, but also for those around you.

● Tight spaces require lighter odors, especially on an airplane or car. Fresh, light floral and plant aromas will be your good travel companions on the road.

● After playing sports, be sure to take a bath or shower first, and only then apply perfume.

● If you plan to spend time by the pool or on the beach, do not wear perfume. Perfume and beads of sweat appearing on the skin are incompatible. But, more importantly, when applying perfume, direct sunlight can cause sunburn or enhance the photosensitive reaction.

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Have you already tested all the perfumes from the perfume store, but didn’t like anything? We'll show you how to find your perfect scent.

If you already have your favorite perfume, but the same scent has become boring, you can successfully choose another, but similar perfume for yourself, which will bring variety to your life.

How to choose the right perfume?

1. Don't make a decision based on first impressions. At first we feel only the first notes, and manufacturers often try to make them very intriguing. But after a couple of minutes, not a trace remains of this incredible aroma - and we have to settle for a completely different smell.

Or it could be the other way around. The top note will not impress us, but when the aroma dissipates, we will understand: this is exactly what we need. Therefore, any spirits should always be given time to open up completely.

2. Determine which fragrance family the perfume you like belongs to.

If you don't remember what notes are in your favorite scent, look it up online. The description of a perfume usually indicates what scent it is: marine, floral, citrus, chypre, woody, etc.

3. Select 4 different scents from the group that your favorite perfume belongs to, apply them to the skin in different places and test after 5-10 minutes. Then, after 4-5 hours, smell these aromas again.

If you liked the smell of some perfume both 10 minutes and 5 hours after application, then you can safely purchase it.

Aroma characterizes a person

When choosing perfume, keep in mind that they can tell a lot about the person who uses them.

Sweet aromas (cotton candy, vanilla, caramel) indicate that a woman does not take life very seriously and prefers entertainment rather than family values. Chypre and woody scents, on the contrary, characterize a woman as a sensible and wise person.

Floral aromas emphasize femininity and individuality, while marine aromas emphasize freshness and purity. At least that’s how the people around us regard us.

The aroma reveals itself differently

When interacting with the skin, the aroma acquires a unique shade, which largely depends on the state of health, the food we eat, the cosmetics, temperature and thickness of our skin. And even on how often we experience stress.

On thick skin the scent lasts longer, and on warm skin it feels brighter. Therefore, before using perfume, those with dry and cold skin are advised to rub a small amount of almond oil into their skin or apply perfume to their clothes and hair.

Why do some people like the scent and others not?

We fall in love with certain scents under the influence of pleasant associations and emotions. We unconsciously choose the smell (or similar to it) that we once felt during joyful events.

We also often rely on taste preferences. For example, lovers of tangerines often choose citrus scents.

Facts You May Not Know About Perfume

• Recent research has shown that applying perfume behind the ears does not guarantee that the scent will last longer. Sweat glands are located in these places, which can make the smell not persistent, but sour.
• Do not rub perfume into your skin. This will not brighten the scent, it will only remove some notes (perhaps the most important ones) and may cause skin irritation.

Based on materials from the website www.polki.pl

Perfume can simultaneously be a means of self-expression, pleasure, seduction, and sometimes disgust. The perception of smells is extremely individual. As a rule, we choose our favorite scent, guided not by logic, but by intuition, so perfume can be considered a kind of calling card of our hidden self. How to choose a perfume for yourself among thousands of beautiful bottles? How not to get lost in the intoxicating and intoxicating kingdom of aromas?

Video about the influence of smells on mood

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I can easily find you by smell...

Selecting perfume is an art and not every woman knows how to use it. From a physical and chemical point of view, perfume consists of alcohol and perfume composition, but in fact they are woven from our feelings, emotions and desires. And we use perfume not only to smell good, but to create a certain aura. You've probably noticed how a change in mood and state of mind entails a change in aroma, and what was relevant yesterday, making your heart flutter, today irritates or simply does not evoke absolutely no emotions. The great Coco Chanel called perfume an invisible, but unforgettable and unsurpassed accessory that notifies others about the appearance of a woman, and after her departure continues to remind her. She said that perfume is the same as clothes. As if to confirm her words, Marilyn Monroe, when asked what she wears at night, ironically replied: “Just a little Chanel No. 5” 🙂 Really, is anything else needed?

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How to choose a perfume scent for your loved one

There is something magical and magical about choosing a personal scent, because, in essence, we choose ourselves or how we want to appear. True, only if we really focus on the contents of the bottle, and not on its shape, packaging or brand. According to Edmond Rudnicka, creator of such perfume bestsellers as Diorissimo, Femme and Eau Sauvage, there are no women who don’t like perfume, there are only women who have not been able to find their scent. Are you still among them? Then it’s time to go in search of your scent, and we will help you with this.

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Where and when to buy perfume?

• It is best to choose perfume in the first half of the day. It is in the morning hours that our olfactory receptors are most sensitive, and in the evening our sense of smell “dulls.”
• A very specific effect on the perception of odors is also menstrual cycle. The ideal period for choosing and purchasing perfume is a few days before the start of your period. But during critical days the ability to perceive aromas is noticeably reduced.
• On the day of your trip for the treasured bottle, try not to use perfumes, deodorants, eau de toilette and other products with pronounced aromas, so as not to be distracted by foreign odors during the selection process.
• The best place to buy perfume - a small boutique with a good reputation, in no case a market or an underground passage. Experts recommend sniffing no more than three or four aromas at a time, since our olfactory receptors quickly get tired, lose sensitivity, and you will not be able to catch and reliably feel all the nuances and notes of the composition. A good perfume store will definitely offer you jars of coffee beans or cocoa beans, the aroma of which you need to inhale between perfume samples. This restores the nose's sensitivity to odors. Don't try to cover the entire range at once. If you still don’t like anything from the limit you tried, it’s better to come back the next day.

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Top notes, base, aftertaste...

It is customary to distinguish three main levels of manifestation of the smell of perfume: initial, main or middle and residual. When we open the bottle, we immediately notice the sharp, concentrated scent of the base. It is impossible to judge a perfume solely by the smell emanating from the bottle or by the aroma of the inside of the cap, since the real bouquet of perfume begins to unfold no earlier than 15-20 minutes after application to the skin. It is this aroma that is the main one and determines the general character of the perfume. It is felt, depending on the durability of the perfume, for 20-25 hours, after which its strength begins to weaken and over the next 10-15 hours only a residual aroma is noticeable. It is recommended to buy perfume only if you like the scent at all three stages.

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How many options can you try per day?

You should not apply all the scents that interest you to your skin. To get a first impression of the smell, it is advisable to first use special paper test strips. Drop a little perfume or spray the scent onto the strip and wait a couple of seconds. You need to sniff the sample from a distance of two to three centimeters. If you like the scent, continue the experiment and apply a drop of perfume to your wrist or elbow. After five to ten minutes, you can inhale the aroma and check how well it matches the smell of your skin. Even if you really like the aroma, it is better to hold off on buying perfume. They won't get away from you! We take a fragrant strip with us, and leave the perfume on the skin at least until the evening, and preferably until the next morning. Throughout the day, we periodically sniff the sample and the test area of ​​the skin to catch how the aroma opens and changes. As professor-perfumer Roger Dove said, choosing a fragrance is similar to choosing a lover - to find out whether you really suit each other, you must spend the night with him :) If the results of the experiment do not disappoint you, the next day you can safely go to the store and buy the one you like bottle.

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It is only yours - a personal perfume

The choice of personal scent is purely individual, but if it is too difficult for you, you can take the advice of psychologists: young girls are best suited for fresh, light, invigorating fruity scents, as well as unisex scents; open, courageous, cheerful, energetic and optimistic natures the best way complemented by fresh citrus and floral aromas; for mysterious, secretive women who value inner harmony and peace, refined and mysterious oriental shades of fragrances are ideal; For sensitive, changeable, dreamy and romantic people, it is better to choose aldehyde-floral scents.

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How to use perfume correctly

It is important not only to be able to find your own individual scent that will become your “second skin” among thousands of perfume compositions and seductive bottles, but also to know how to use it correctly.

Many people keep perfume in the bathroom, mistakenly believing that that is where it belongs. In fact, high air humidity, heat and light are extremely harmful to perfume, so you need to store it in a cool, dark place, for example, in the bedroom in a dresser drawer or nightstand.

Perfume should be applied to clean, dry skin, to areas where the skin is most delicate and thin - in these places blue veins are visible through it and the pulse is felt: on the wrists, on the elbows, behind the earlobes, under the chest, under the knees, in the hollow neck. You can also apply a drop of perfume into the dimple right above your upper lip so that people approaching you will feel a wonderful aroma and fragrant breath. You can perfume your hair a little, but you shouldn’t get too carried away with scenting your clothes - the aroma is fully revealed only on the skin, and besides, perfume stains may remain on your clothes.

If you like to be the center of attention, you can follow the advice of Estée Lauder, who was sure that perfume, like love, cannot be skimped on - scatter the perfume in the air in front of you and step into the resulting cloud of aroma. But Coco Chanel advised applying perfume where you would like to be kissed.

Real perfume is not just a solution of various essential oils. Their creation is a whole art. This is why good high-quality perfumes cannot be cheap. Choosing a fragrance that would highlight a woman’s individuality and give her a unique charm is also a difficult task. To understand how to choose perfume so that your “soul unfolds,” you should use simple rules.

How to buy perfume

Buying perfume is quite a responsible matter, because it is not for nothing that they are called invisible clothing. They should not only reflect the aroma of the perfume composition, but also bring pleasure to their owner.

There is such a rich assortment of perfumes in specialized stores that it is difficult to prefer one thing. A few tips will help make this task easier:

• when going to buy perfume, you should not use perfume or deodorants with a strong odor;
• since the threshold for smell perception is highest in the morning, this is the best time to choose perfume;
• the question of how to choose a men's perfume must be approached based on certain character traits of the chosen one;
• You should not buy perfumes at the market or in small shops; you should look for good perfumes in branded shopping centers;
• You should not rub a drop of perfume, evaporation should occur gradually, then the aroma will be better revealed;
• During one visit to the store you can carefully taste no more than four smells;
• If you immediately liked the aroma of a perfume, you shouldn’t rush to buy, its composition will fully reveal itself later - it’s better to apply a drop on your wrist and watch how its smell changes throughout the day;
• those who prefer to smell the scent from the bottle should know that they will not be able to understand the aroma this way;
• Since the perfume composition begins to unfold after about half an hour, it is better not to immediately sniff the tester strip, but to wait a little. We must also remember that scents reveal themselves on the skin in a completely different way than on paper;
• if perfume good quality, then their smell will persist for a long time.

Features of choice

The aroma of perfume reveals itself gradually. On initial stage The sharp notes produced by the alcohol base appear. The exception is oil perfumes, which should be given preference. External factors also have a significant impact on perception: the presence of foreign odors in the store, interaction with skin, ambient temperature and humidity, and even time of day and weather.

After the base evaporates, the main aroma begins to reveal itself. It lasts for almost a day and should become the main guideline in the preference of certain perfumes. After the main one, a trail of residual aroma remains for several hours. To decide which perfume to choose, it is better to first purchase a sample with the scent you like and use it for two to three days. During this time, the smell of the perfume will be fully revealed, it will be clear whether this perfume is suitable for you or not.

When choosing perfume, you need to be guided by other factors - in the summer it is better to choose aromas of flowers and citruses, and in winter - woody scents. Daytime perfumes should have a delicate, light aroma, while evening perfumes can be thicker and spicy. Perfumes are also divided according to the nature of the prevailing aromas.

The most common scents

• The most popular are floral scents, such as lily of the valley, violet, lilac and others. Their base scent can be very delicate, barely perceptible, or concentrated, sweetish. Both young girls and mature women love them.
• Spicy oriental scents are present in amber scents with notes of musk, ginger, and sandalwood.
• Ozone and sea aromas create a feeling of coolness, an impending thunderstorm, and an ocean breeze.
• For the summer you can choose wonderful refreshing citrus scents - orange, lime, grapefruit.
• Fern aromas are created in exquisite compositions with notes of lavender, oak, and vanilla.

Classification of perfume products

The perfume assortment is also classified according to the concentration and durability of the aromas.

• Perfume is at the top level according to this criterion. Their rich aroma persists for a long time, the concentration of oils is above 20%. Perfume bottles are small in size.
• Daytime perfumes or eau de parfum take second place in terms of scent concentration and durability, but their price is much more affordable.
• Fans of light scents will prefer eau de toilette with ten percent fragrance additives. You can identify it by large bottles with a sprayer.
• Colognes have a low extract content, which creates a light, pleasant scent. A man can choose a good cologne.
• Deodorants also have unobtrusive scents and are classified as hygiene products.

The importance of making the right choice

It has long been noted that smells can influence not only mood, but even well-being. If the perfume is chosen correctly, it should delight and excite, give confidence and awaken energy. The smell of vanilla relieves stress, rose and jasmine promote active creative processes, citrus notes in scents refresh and relieve fatigue.

There are also aromas that can evoke negative emotions. The wrong smell can ruin your mood and cause headache. That’s why choosing the right perfume for yourself is so important.

Features of using perfume

The art of using perfume also has its own rules, without knowing which you can make common mistakes.

• Many people believe that if the aroma of a perfume is felt only in the first minutes, then it is ideal. However, the smell of perfume should evoke positive emotions. If it is not felt at all, this may indicate the so-called olfactory adaptation, when the brain blocks the smell as a protective function.
• Each person has an individual smell, mixing with which perfume creates its own unique aroma. Their “sound” will not be the same different people. Therefore, it makes no sense to buy perfume just because it smells irresistible on someone. When deciding which perfume to choose, you need to try their “sound” on yourself.
• Since the shades of fragrances are significantly influenced by external factors, it is not recommended to use the same perfume at any time of the year and throughout the day. The aroma should correspond to the weather, season, time and place of visit.
• The real aroma of perfume occurs only when it interacts with the skin. No need to apply them to clothing or jewelry.
• To create a scent, some people rub perfume into their skin. However, this only speeds up the evaporation of flavoring substances.
• Do not throw away paper packaging after purchasing perfume. In addition to decorative, it also performs a protective function, protecting the contents of the bottle from the destructive effects of light. Otherwise, the smell of the perfume will change over time.

Selection of men's fragrances

How to choose perfume for men? Representatives of the stronger half have a more difficult time visiting perfume stores, especially tasting numerous scents. Usually women select perfumes and eau de toilette based on their taste and intuition, and often their decision turns out to be successful.

• Choice men's fragrance is largely determined by the character of the potential owner. A cheerful, sociable person, with whom it is always interesting, most often prefers fresh, sea scents with plant notes of mint and hyacinth.
• The imagination of romantics is limitless; every day they come up with new surprises to surprise and please their chosen one. Such a person will most likely prefer light aromas of citrus, lavender, and cedar.
• For self-confident and self-sufficient men with a strong character, options with rich aromas of bergamot and musk can be selected.
• How to choose men's perfumes for an absent-minded person with creative soul and broad-minded? He has a bright and deeply individual nature. Such a person will also choose a scent with unusual notes, such as thyme, sage or brushwood.

Men's fragrances are more intense than women's; they contain notes that emphasize character traits such as strength, independence, and individuality.

There is also such a thing as “perfume etiquette”, which is part of the general culture. It is associated not only with the ability to answer the question of how to choose perfume, but also with the art of “wearing” them. It is no less important than determining the best scent. And the main principles here are relevance and moderation.

Coco Chanel claimed that the smell of perfume predicts the approach of a woman, and makes you remember her even after she has left.

The correct selection of perfume emphasizes a woman’s individuality and gives a woman a certain charm and mystery.

Let's find out how to choose the right perfume depending on your temperament, season and notes that make up the perfume composition.

Main types of fragrances

There are a huge number of smells on our planet. Perfumers use only a few types of them in their work.

1. Aromas of freshness - reminiscent of morning dew, clean air, freshly cut grass.
2. Fruity scents – strawberry, raspberry, peach.
3. Floral aromas - flowering meadows, the smell of plants blooming in the garden.
4. The aromas of the east are sweet, tart, exciting.
5. Spicy aromas – spices and spices.
6. The aroma of chypre is the smell of forests, mosses and leaves.
7. Woody aromas - tart smells different types trees.

How to choose the right perfume?

Experts believe that the sweet scent is suitable for a sensual brunette, a floral scent, blonde and brown-haired women with light and matte skin. Fresh and fruity scent, best suited for women with fair skin and hair. Tart aroma, oriental brown-haired and brunette with fair skin.

It is equally important to know how to choose perfume according to your zodiac sign. Intense, persistent odors, characteristic of Aries, are not at all suitable for Taurus, who prefer herbaceous and floral scents. Geminis tend to change scents several times a day, matching them to their current mood, and Cancers are well suited to a range of scents reminiscent of a summer breeze.

Leos often prefer elegant scents, while Virgos rarely choose one perfume, preferring to constantly search for the perfect perfume.

Libra loves the classics, and Scorpios are not averse to experimenting with complex palettes that have hidden power.

When choosing perfume, you need to take into account your mood. Therefore, perfumers advise women to have several types of perfumes at home that they can use for different moods.

The same applies to the use of perfumes at different times of the year and weather. In warm weather, it is recommended to use light, floral and fruity scents. In cold weather, use an oriental, spicy and sharp aroma.

When choosing a perfume, you should take into account that its notes will mix with the natural smell of the skin itself, as well as the cosmetics that are applied to it - cream, powder, and other cosmetic substances that give their aroma may conflict with the aroma of the perfume.

The smell of a beloved woman remains in the memory of any man for a long time. A woman should know that the smell of her perfume can deter or repel a man.

It has long been recognized that most men do not like perfumes with a strong odor. They prefer the aroma to be gentle and soft. Fruity, strawberry and apple smells excite a man.

Enormous sexual attraction is exerted on a man, essential oils. For example, ylang-ylang essential oil is considered one of the strongest aphrodisiacs. Essential oils that contain notes of musk, jasmine, sandalwood, patchouli, etc. also cause sexual attraction.

Vanilla-scented perfumes have a special place. A woman who smells of vanilla, at any age, looks young and beautiful in the eyes of a man. Perfume with sweet smells of chocolate or coconut can attract the attention of men. If things go to sexual relations- scents that contain ginger or eucalyptus will help.

The aroma with notes of jasmine makes even an ugly woman attractive in men's eyes.