Choosing a fragrance or perfume

Choosing a new fragrance can be challenging with so many choices out

there. While it can seem overwhelming, there are simple ways to

eliminate perfumes that don't appeal to you by knowing more about the

categories and type of fragrances that appeal to you.



Fragrance is a luxury that can show your individuality, personality,

mood, and style. It is like a hidden fashion accesory that can add a

variety of moods depending on the scent. There are 9 basic cateories of

fragrances.







CATEGORY DESCRIPTION



1. Single Floral One specific flower scent-



2. Floral A bouquet of several harmonious flower fragrances



3. Floral Aldehyde A soft powdery note over a floral heart



4. Floral Oriental A bouquet of soft smelling flowers with a touch of distinctive sweet notes



5. Oriental Chypre Spicy sweet flowers softened with a woody note



6. Chypre Mossy-woody complex, citrus top notes and some floral notes



7. Fougere Chypre A woody characteristic dramatised with a tropical top note



8. Soft Oriental Exotic spicy ingredients lightened with green or floral notes



9. Oriental Heavy sweet notes, blended spices, musk and woods



Some of the more exclusive boutique perfumers tend to have great single

note fragrance that can still have unique characteristics. For example

vanillia is a great scent to wear but there are many many different

smelling vanillas. For example Calypso St. barth - Vanille

is a great vanille very classic.. Take some time and discover what fragrances appeal to you. Do you like sweeter scent? tropical scents? Florals?

Fragrance delevops at different stages based on the notes. Here is a summary of the 3 different notes.

The hottest new fragrances now are kai perfume oil , Calypso Gardenia , and Calypso Mimosa . Check out each of these best smellers.





FRAGRANCE NOTES:





1. TOP NOTE



The immediate fragrance impression. The top note provides the freshness

and sparkle of a fragrance, it can also be somewhat sharp.

2. MIDDLE NOTE (HEART NOTE)



Emerges as the top note fades. The middle note imparts the true personality and character of the fragrance.

3. BASE NOTE



The final phase.



The base note tenaciously holds the entire fragrance until the last impression disappears.





Always wait for the true smell of the fragrance to emerge after it is

applied. This may take 5-10 minutes. Do not judge it immediately it is

applied. Fragrances can smell different on different people as the oils combine with eveyone slightly different.



A great way to try before buying is to purchase samples of fragrances. One of our favorite tropical scents is Kai oil.



Lastly, some of the more exclusive high end perfumes have a much higher

qualities of oils. One of the greatest lines on the market is serge lutens

from Paris, France. This type of a fragrance typically sell in the $100

range and worth the price if you can afford. But beware a high price

doesn't always mean a great smell. And individual opinion goes a long

way.







Fragrance is emotion



When you choose a fragrance that you feel is right for you - and wear

it often - it becomes a statement of your personality and "mood of the

moment".







Fragrance is nostalgic



A particular fragrance can take you back to a certain time and place, a

person, an experience. A fragrance that is yours will remind people of

you and make them feel your presence.







Fragrance is style



Your fragrance creates an immediate impression on the people you meet.

Like the clothes you wear and the makeup you choose....your taste and

social awareness.



One you find your like, Keep lots of perfumes so fit different moments.

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