- this is a very concentrated mixture of essential oils, so they differ persistent aroma, stay on the skin for about 12 hours, and on clothes for several days,” says perfume store consultant Irina Kononova. “They are usually produced in tiny bottles, and perfumes, for obvious reasons, are more expensive than eau de toilette.
Eau de parfum differs from perfume in that the concentration of essential oils in it is from 15 to 20%, so the aroma lasts on the skin for about 5 hours, and on clothes - up to 2 days. The concentration of perfume in eau de toilette does not exceed 5%, and the aroma disappears after a couple of hours. This is why eau de toilette is usually very cheap, but a woman can change scents every day to suit a new look.
Body spray is even lighter than eau de toilette; it is no coincidence that it is called body mist - “body mist”. It envelops a woman in a cloud of aroma, delicate, transparent and airy. The spray is even cheaper, so you can put together a whole collection of perfumes for all occasions.”
How to choose your scent?
Choosing a fragrance is a real art, because perfume should suit a woman’s character and age. The ideal perfume is a lady’s calling card, a stylish accessory and a wardrobe element. It is no coincidence that Coco Chanel called perfume a woman’s clothing, and Marilyn Monroe, when asked what she wears at night, answered: “Nothing but Chanel No. 5.”
When choosing eau de toilette in a store, keep in mind that there are three levels of fragrance manifestation. You open the cap of the bottle and feel a bright, slightly pungent smell - this is the initial aroma, from which you cannot yet get a complete picture of the perfume. If you apply perfume to your skin, the aroma will begin to open like a flower, and the perfume will become more intense - this is the main, or middle, aroma that is felt throughout the day. The residual smell is felt after the perfume begins to fade, and the aroma becomes thinner and lighter. The most important rule in choosing perfume is that you should like the scent on all three levels. Only in this case can we consider that you have found your perfume!
Several rules for choosing perfume
It is best to choose perfume in the first half of the day, since in the morning the olfactory organs work better, and in the evening their sensitivity decreases and we perceive odors less easily. Olfactory receptors also malfunction during the menstrual cycle, so it is best to choose perfume before your period begins. On this day, do not use any perfume, deodorant, shampoo or shower gel to keep your sense of smell fresh. Buy perfume only in a specialized perfume store or department, do not trust the stalls in the subway passage and do not buy perfume from hand, as there is a high probability of getting a fake. And do not smell more than four perfumes at a time, because your nose will lose sensitivity and you will not be able to detect the nuances of the aroma. First, spray the perfume onto the test strip, wait a few seconds and inhale the scent from a distance of 3-4 cm. If you like it, carefully apply a drop of perfume to your wrist, wait 10 minutes, and then smell again. However, it is better to walk around with this scent for another day, sniffing periodically to catch how it unfolds on your skin.
Perfumer
“Buying perfume is like choosing a lover. You must first spend the night with him, and only then will it become clear whether you are suitable for each other.”
Choosing perfumes according to the time of year
The same aroma sounds different at different times of the year. Some perfumes become completely unbearable in extreme heat, while others, on the contrary, give coolness and freshness. In winter, on the contrary, you want something more sultry and bright, and in cold weather the aromas are felt weaker.
The main feature of summer perfumes is that they reveal themselves more brightly and multifacetedly on heated skin. The best perfume compositions for the hot season are herbal, floral, fruity, citrus, with the aroma of sea breeze, green tea, bergamot, cedar and juniper. The ideal choice is Eau de Rochas from Rochas, Gieffeffe from Gianfranco Ferre, Chloe from Lagerfeld, Eternity from Calvin Klein, Chanel No. 19 from Chanel, Gio from Giorgio Armani.
For autumn, warming scents are more suitable - chypre, woody and amber. Perfume with notes of chocolate, coffee, cinnamon, vanilla and cardamom perfectly dispels the autumn blues and lifts your spirits. Pay attention to the warm and delicate scents of Angel from Thierry Mugler, Pink Sugar from Aquollina, Hypnotic Poison from Christian Dior, Mat Chocolat by Masaki Matsushima, Candy by Prada and Nina by Nina Ricci.
Winter perfumes give warmth, create a spiritual atmosphere of coziness and comfort. As a rule, they are more rich and persistent, enriched with notes of spices and spices, sensual and tart in an oriental way. Nutmeg, rose and woody scents are also suitable for the cold season. Pay attention to Sensi perfumes from Armani, Opium Oriental from Yves Saint Laurent, Samsara from Guerlain, Dioressense from Christian Dior and Sublime from Jean Patou - they are perfect for winter!
In spring, when nature awakens, delicate and sensual aromas with notes of lilac, lily of the valley, mimosa and jasmine become relevant. Their light, unobtrusive aroma perfectly refreshes and fills you with joy. IN spring mood The aromas of cherry, blackberry, raspberry and sweet orange fit harmoniously. In this regard, you will probably like the fragrances Mimosa Indigo from Atelier Cologne, Air di Gioia and Sun di Gioia from Giorgio Armani, Mimosa & Cardamom from Jo Malone and Cherry Fantasy from Nina Ricci.
Flavors and age
Stylist Olga Ignatova talks about the role perfume plays in creating an individual female image.
“It turns out that perfume can also age you, just like bad hairstyle or makeup, so it’s important to choose fragrances according to your age. At least for the ladies mature age Cucumber or chocolate-vanilla notes do not suit you, but chypre scents are the true embodiment of elegance and style. The most popular chypre fragrances in the world that will never disappoint you are CHANEL No. 19, Mitsouko Guerlain, Aromatics Elixir Clinique, Eau du Soir by Sisley, Bandit by Robert Piguet, Ricci Ricci Nina Ricci and Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette.”
Young girls are suitable for light and fresh aromas, the perfume composition of which is dominated by fruit, berry, citrus and floral accords. Some perfumes combine tenderness and sensuality with boldness and rebellion. In the top of the best fragrances for girls you will find Escada Lily Chic, Bright Crystal from Versace, Mademoiselle Chanel, Baby Doll from Yves Saint Laurent, Flora by Gucci Eau Fraiche and Daisy Eau So Fresh Sunshine from Marc Jacobs.
The most fashionable perfumes of 2017
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle perfume is very sensual, gentle and playful at the same time.
Orange, mandarin and bergamot reign in the very center of the citrus composition, and fragrant notes of patchouli and vetiver are imperceptibly but harmoniously woven into this pattern.
Moonlight in Heaven by Kilian is made of mango, coconut and pink pepper, with notes of citrus and tonka wood. Perfume creates a romantic mood and immerses you in the exoticism of a seaside resort.
Chance Eau Fraiche is a zesty scent with a citrusy mood in a lavender haze. These perfumes are a lighter version of traditional Chanel scents. They intoxicate with the freshness of orange flowers and roses, the tartness of sandalwood and moss, and vanilla and white musk give the aroma royal sophistication.
Despite the advice of stylists and perfume experts, when choosing a fragrance, be guided primarily by your taste. And if they tell you that at your age you shouldn’t use fresh perfume with the aroma of a sea breeze, don’t listen to anyone and buy the scent you like. Only you know what will make you happy!
In 1920, the idea of using food in perfumery first appeared - thus, very creative perfumes with the aroma of meat Bacon Gold and Bacon Classic from Fargginay were created. But even more unusual are the edible perfumes Swalloable Parfum, made in the form of tablets. After taking the tablets orally, perfume substances come out through the pores, creating a natural aroma. Also on the market are perfumes that smell like pumpkin pie, donuts, toast, pizza, burgers, lobster and blue cheese.
First you need to decide what time of year you are looking for a new scent. For winter, a rich perfume with bright notes is more suitable, and in summer you should give preference to weightless, fresh perfume.
Secondly, it is best to buy perfume in a good perfume salon, and not in the market or in small stalls. As a rule, specialized perfume stores offer big choice fragrances from all famous world manufacturers. In addition, if necessary, you can ask for advice from a sales consultant. Perhaps he will direct you to the right stand.
Thirdly, when choosing perfume, you should pay attention to the markings on the bottle. If you see the inscription Parfum, you have in your hands a real long-lasting perfume consisting of several notes. If the bottle says Eau de Parfum, it means “perfumed water.” As is known, eau de parfum or “ toilet perfume» have less durability, but are much cheaper. Eau de Toilette means “eau de toilette” and its cost is much lower than perfume.
Action plan for the perfume department
Don't try a huge number of scents at once. Women's perfumery is diverse and rich, so after smelling a couple of aromas, you will no longer feel the difference between them. Don't believe that the smell of coffee beans will allow you to completely restore your sense of smell in a matter of seconds. This takes some time. If you can’t immediately find what you’re looking for, it’s better to leave the store and come back the next day, or at least walk down the street for a few hours.
It is important to try all the perfumes on the skin, since each person has a different scent. This is due to the individual odor of the human body.
Most fragrances have "multiple layers" so don't smell them immediately after application. Let the perfume develop. It is not recommended to choose perfume based on the first noticeable note. It quickly disappears. True connoisseurs choose perfumes according to the “heart note”. It is this aroma that will create a fragrant trail around you. People around will feel it.
In addition, you should not look for the only “right” perfume. Collect a whole collection of scents and apply them depending on your mood. Some people also prefer to choose light scents for everyday use, and powdery or sweet ones for going out.
" Green notes are also often used in upper layers perfume to give them a fresh, light aroma.
● 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
Spray your favorite perfume on your 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 smells 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.
Please 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. When 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. IN otherwise you won't be able to feel 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 the solemnity of an evening dress more than 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 spirits. 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" ("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. Not only will they serve as a wonderful backdrop for your perfume, but they will also provide best cleansing and moisturizing the skin due to its 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 talcum powder 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 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.
● Since different foods evaporate at different rates, applying multiple layers increases the depth and strength of the aroma. This is a 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, spritz your brush with eau de toilette to add a light scent to your hair.
● 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 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 it 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 eau de toilette or perfume in small quantity 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.
I haven’t written for a long time about my favorite topic on which my soul rests)) – perfumery. The theme is so beautiful that even reading about it in general and about specific fragrances separately, I get pleasure, and even looking at incredible beauty bottles in which scents of the same incredible beauty are “hidden” and inhaling this variety, I get doubly pleasure.
And is it worth limiting yourself to narrow boundaries? Although once upon a time it seemed to me that there should not be many perfumes, there should be one, “yours”, and you are “recognizable” in it and this is the ideal))
But time goes on and changes, changing us at the same time, now I am quite satisfied with the variety of perfumes, because even the most favorite perfume does not get boring, no, it simply cannot be equally suitable for all seasons, for different events that happen in life, for your own mood, in the end...
So I propose that the goal is not to choose one scent, but to decide which group of scents give the most pleasure, which notes are especially favorite and smell especially good on you, and, based on this, select more specific scents.
How to choose perfume for yourself
The first thing you should decide is which fragrances from which group you like best, and which ones you don’t accept at all, if they exist, of course. There is an article on the blog about the division of aromas: in it I gave two classification options, of which I like the second one better.
According to this gradation, you can, moreover, determine which “direction” suits you.
Floral: floral-fruity is often chosen by cheerful, energetic women, while floral-aquatic is often chosen by amorous dreamers.
Citrus - bright, cheerful aromas, suitable for the same cheerful connoisseurs active image life.
Woody: warm and soft scents are suitable for both a lady in a business suit and a lady in evening dress. Their owner is distinguished by her loyalty to traditions.
Leather: chosen by confident women or those who want to appear so, women who have their own views.
How to choose a perfume scent depending on your skin type
But, no matter what we are advised virtually, no matter how many recommendations on choosing a scent we read, no matter how intoxicating the description of the pyramid of the scent we like seems to us, it is not a fact that it will reveal exactly these notes on you and will smell as breathtaking as it is written in description.
For myself, I have long understood that the main thing is what kind of skin you have, how it “receives” and in what form it “returns” odors.
I realized this a long time ago, because with regard to the “perception” of perfumes, my skin is very capricious, it doesn’t like everything, even complex wonderful aromas often smell like sweet, cheap caramel on me. Alternatively, the smell of “grandmother’s chest.”
I still couldn’t understand what kind of miracles were, why “delicious” in a bottle didn’t look like that to me, until I came across a good explanation about this, which I’m sharing.
Fragrances smell differently depending on the “temperature” of your skin.
It can be “normal”, let’s say “average temperature” (the definition is very arbitrary and has nothing to do with normal normal temperature body 36.6). There are very few owners of such skin, and these lucky women are suitable for almost any scent from all perfume categories.
The rest of the skin is either cool (more or less) or also more or less hot. It’s this “type” of skin that will determine which scent is most likely to be yours, and which one will smell completely bad.
Cool skin
The aroma is revealed on it long time, while the first notes of the perfume are heard longer than usual, up to several hours.
Therefore, it is important not to buy perfumes in which you are satisfied with the base, but do not like the first notes in the hope that they will quickly disappear. Top notes will be heard on you for a long time and will also irritate you for a long time.
How to spot cool skin. Its owners have:
Usually cold/cool hands, despite the weather and temperature around;
Low pressure;
They definitely prefer hot climates to cold ones.
Additional characteristics include the absence of a bright blush and the fact that the skin “reluctantly” tans.
I don’t quite agree with the signs of tanning, I’m definitely one of those with cool skin, but I tan quite easily.
What will sound especially good on cool skin?
1. Since she makes almost any scent sweet, it is the unsweetened ones that will be especially beautiful on her: green fougères, chypres, unisex, and, as an option, men’s perfumes.
2. Animalistic scents: civet, musk, leather and suede slightly lose their evocative notes on cool skin.
3. Citrus smells better than on hot skin.
4. Floral scents containing “bright” flowers: rose and tuberose, jasmine, lily of the valley, lilac... cool skin can restrain them and make them sound noble.
5. Aldehydes are perfume “synthetics” that smell beautifully on cool skin.
As the owner of such skin, I subscribe to each point; fragrances with these notes make it possible to feel the splendor of perfumes and enjoy “wearing” them.
What most likely won't work
1. Fragrances in the characteristics of which the word “sweet” comes first.
2. Those that are called “gourmet”, containing vanilla, honey, chocolate, caramel. It will be sweet, it will be simply delicious. But seasonings like pepper, on the contrary, can please you.
3. The smell of sweet fruits: peach, pineapple, apricots, they take a long time to develop on such skin, becoming tasteless, sticky and unnatural.
4. Floral aromas of delicate flowers: iris, freesia, orchids. At best, their beautiful scent will not be fully revealed, and at worst, it will be distorted.
Hot skin
Its owner is characterized warm hands and the pressure is closer to elevated. The skin is usually thick and tans quickly.
This type is characterized by a very rapid development of top notes, the base becomes audible almost immediately, so when choosing, focus on it; if you like the base, then the aroma will not irritate you.
Most suitable notes
1. Sweet! The warmth of the skin removes their excessive sweetness.
2. Eastern. Incense, amber, patchouli, resins - on hot skin they open up beautifully, beautifully, completely giving themselves away.
3. Sweet flowers - linden, osmanthus, honeysuckle, cherry. Or with tenderness - iris, orchid, on hot skin they show all their subtle beauty.
4. “Gourmand” scents are not suitable for cool skin. Caramel and vanilla will not smell like “kitchen”, but will become mysterious and attractive. Paradoxically, hot skin extinguishes the sweetness of these spices.
By the way, it is gourmet scents that are considered the most attractive to men.
5. Woody notes of sandalwood, guaiac wood, cedar, which hot skin helps to fully reveal, which cool skin usually cannot.
What is better not to use
1. Intensely fragrant flowers - rose, lily of the valley, jasmine - those that suit cool skin. They will smell too much - stuffy, oily, thick.
2. Men's perfume, perhaps unisex - the “masculine” notes may be too audible, which will make the smell rough.
3. Animalism, especially musk, which can give an unpleasant “tummy”, associations with dirty socks, mice, etc. Now there are synthetic musks that do not give such comparisons, but still, they also need to be tested first.
4. Powdery aromas of violet and iris “roots”. They become powdery on hot skin, giving off a “grandmother’s chest” look.
In general, something like this. Keep in mind that the skin can be very cold or very hot and then the above rules will be especially relevant. But it can only be closer to hot/cold, then there will be more options to choose from.
What else influences the choice of perfume is the hormonal background; it is known that it often changes, while changing your attitude towards the same aroma. It is believed that the hormonal background is most stable at the beginning of the cycle, and that is when it is worth choosing perfume.
It is interesting that there is a “fragrant” indicator to check how normal your hormonal levels are, such an indicator is orange blossom oil (neroli). If you don’t feel any discomfort when inhaling it, it means hormonal levels everything is fine)) if not, then the aroma of neroli will seem unpleasant to you.
A striking example of a perfume with neroli is “Chanel No 19” EDP from Chanel.
1. The blotter for testing perfumes must be “correct”. There should be no drawings or inscriptions on it, otherwise the alcohol and oils contained in the perfume will dissolve the paint and distort the smell.
2. You need to spray the perfume onto the blotter from a close distance, then wait about twenty seconds for the alcohol to evaporate.
3. While sniffing, move the blotter from side to side at a distance of a few centimeters from your nose. When inhaling the aroma from the test piece of paper, take short, careful breaths.
4. Coffee beans, usually offered in stores, do not help to “rest” from many odors. If all the smells are already merging into one, it’s best to go to Fresh air for a few minutes and then start testing again.
5. Try to leave no more than two copies that you especially like, or even better, one that you apply to your skin to “live” with it and find out how well you suit each other. This rule is illustrated by the phrase of professor-perfumer Roger Dove: “The choice of fragrance is similar to When choosing a lover, to find out if you are truly suitable for each other, you must spend the night with him.”
In conclusion, the words that I really like were said by Serge Lutens, founder of the Serge Lutens brand, this is the answer to the question of how to choose a perfume scent, how to understand if it is your perfume:
"Very simple. One day he picked you out in a perfume boutique.”
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"Tell me what you smell like and I'll tell you who you are." Not only experienced perfume sellers argue this way, but also our interlocutors, who subconsciously classify us depending on what aroma comes from us. How to choose perfume for yourself? How to determine your type of fragrance? Which scent suits you? Determine this with a simple perfume test that will allow you to find out which “fragrant” personality type you correspond to. During testing, when answering questions, write down your answers. At the end of the test, you will need to determine the letter that dominates your answers.
What kind of music do you prefer?
● A - dance, rhythmic
● B - melodic, with rich vocals
● B - rock music
● G - classic
● D - folklore
● E - Latin American
● F - jazz
Name your favorite dish
● A - fruit and berry assortment
● B - homemade food prepared by mother or grandmother
● B - European cuisine: grilled salmon, juicy steak
● G - Japanese cuisine: sushi, sashimi
● D - Mexican or Indian cuisine - the more spices, the better
● E - desserts, ice cream at any time of the day
● F - fresh croissants and salad
What's your favorite drink?
● A - fruit juice or sports cocktail
● B - soothing herbal tea
● B - as simple as shelling pears: mineral water
● G - champagne with or without occasion
● D - a steamy glass of white wine
● E - Coca-Cola, coffee - more caffeine!
● F - dry red wine
Choose your favorite color
● A - orange
● B - green
● B - yellow
● G - pink
● D - blue, light blue
● E - lilac
● F - red
How do you dress most often?
● A - warm sweaters, practical trousers, comfortable boots
● B - jeans and jackets
● B - feminine skirts and elegant blouses
● G - dresses, long coats, hats
● D - luxurious status items: suede, cashmere
● E - black urban ensembles
● F - leopard print coat and stylish bright trousers
What is your favorite sport?
● A - extreme sports: snowboarding, kickboxing
● B - golf, tennis
● B - aerobics
● G - race walking, jogging
● D - water sports: swimming, diving
● E - yoga, Pilates
● F - dancing
What's your favorite weather?
● A - frost and sun, wonderful day
● B - the beginning of autumn, when the leaves have just turned yellow
● B - tropical humid heat
● G - spring: neither cold nor hot
● D - fogs, damp heat
● E - dry August warmth
● F - just to be warm
What is your favorite holiday destination?
● A - mountains, kayaking trips
● B - holiday house on the bank of a river or lake
● B - all inclusive resort
● G - dacha
● D - beach, no matter where
● E - European capitals, prestigious resorts
● F - uninhabited island
When do you wear perfume?
● A - after sports
● B - on weekends
● B - every morning
● G - all the time
● D - only at home
● E - on a date or on special occasions
● F - in bed
It's time to sum up the results of the perfume test...
If the letter “A” predominates in your answers, then your scents are sporty.
Your energetic, assertive nature admires natural beauty. Your fellow stars include Jennifer Lopez and Lucy Liu, whose dynamic and fresh style requires fragrances that are equally transparent and fresh. Aromas of sports brands (Adidas, Lacoste), the composition of which includes notes of citrus, white flowers (lily of the valley, freesia), herbs and white tea will harmoniously combine with your love of healthy food, a sports lifestyle and bright colors.
The following scents will suit you:
● Clinique Happy,
● Shiseido Energizing Fragrance,
●Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl,
● Lacoste Pour Femme,
● Burberry Brit.
If the letter “B” predominates in your answers, then your aromas are green.
Green grass is the word to describe the scents you love. Naturalness is the basis of your charm. Like Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston, you can be casually elegant in your clothes, never overdo it with makeup, and always give the impression of freshness, innocence and prudence. Green, natural aromas with hints of leaves and stems combined with notes of hyacinth, tea rose and woody tones fit perfectly into your down-to-earth lifestyle.
Here are five botanical scents that might suit you:
● Chanel 19,
● Gucci Envy,
● Elizabeth Arden Green Tea,
● Cacharel Anais Anais,
● Guerlain L"Instant de Guerlain.
If the letter “B” predominates in your answers, then your aromas are fruity.
Juicy, mature, sensual. Overflowing with sexuality - this is what characterizes the aromas that are characteristic of you. Like Halle Berry and Sheryl Crow, you are a bittersweet little thing who left the rainforest and found herself in a harsh urban climate. Fruity notes of melon, raspberry, apricot combined with peony, rose and magnolia leave a lasting impression on both sexes. Your romantic nature is constantly in search of love, and scents that bubble with joy match it perfectly.
Try one of five fruity scents in this style:
● Creed 2000 Fleurs,
● Ralph Lauren Lauren,
● Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto,
● Burberry Tender Touch Women,
● Gucci Eau de Parfum II.
If the letter “G” predominates in your answers, then your scents are floral.
Feminine and girlish, these scents are equally suitable for Beyoncé Knowles and Brittney Spears. Here, too, everything revolves around romance and oohs and sighs, but in a more frivolous version. You love to dress up and take care of yourself; for you this is fun, not work. Your dream date is a dinner for two at the fanciest restaurant, your favorite outfits are fitted and very seductive. Your blooming beauty does not depend on the time of year, and floral scents help you with this. Notes of jasmine, orchid, sandalwood, musk and vanilla form uniquely sensual combinations.
Here are five floral scents you might like:
● Hugo Boss Intense,
● Yves Saint Laurent Paris,
● Estee Lauder Beautiful,
● Cartier So Pretty,
● Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise.
If the letter “D” predominates in your answers, then your aromas are aquatic, sea, oceanic.
Avant-garde and traditional, serious and sarcastic, you are constantly experimenting with your image. Like Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker, you are a compelling blend of street and high styles. You love to impress without becoming a fashion victim. You smell the future, but don't give up your past. Marine scents that include notes of water, ozone, watermelon, grape, cucumber, lily or honeysuckle perfectly describe your vibrant, artistic personality. Your aroma is lively and brilliant, like mercury, but much more life-giving.
Try one of these sea scents:
● Shiseido Relaxing,
