How To Find Your Signature Scent

Publish By : admin Publish Date : June 22 3

The scent you wear is a direct reflection of your personality, as there are several reasons for one to be attracted to a scent it can definitely give a glimpse away before you even utter a word or make a move. Even though in the earlier times the scents were used to hide or negate body odor, however with the introduction of deodorants scents have become rather a luxury than a necessity. It has become one of the most vital forms of self-expression. Some are so used to the idea of fragrances, that when they are not wearing one, they feel that something is missing.


Discover The Right Notes  


Understanding fragrances is difficult and so is finding your signature scent, when you have no idea where to start. But fragrances are like music. It is only as good as its notes. They have to dwell well and everything right makes up for the perfect final product. Getting a general idea of the types of notes, can make the journey of finding the right fragrance significantly easier for you Since most perfumes are a blend of different essential scented oils with water and alcohol. The life cycle of each fragrance depends on the concentration of each note used in the perfume. The top notes usually disappear and then move on to the heart note and eventually ending with the base notes.


Top Notes: The notes you get whiffed off as soon as you put perfumes on are known as top notes. It is also referred to as opening notes or headnotes. It is the lightest of all the notes and usually lasts about 15-120 minutes after the application. The tenure of the fragrance depends on the concentration of the note your perfume holds, But that does not mean their importance can be neglected. These are the first impressions used to lure you into deciding on your signature scent. Generic top notes include floral: (lavender, sage, and basil), citrus (lemon, or orange zest), or light fruity smells(grapefruit, berries)


Heart Notes:  heart notes hold the main essence of any perfume as they are at the core of your perfume just like the name suggests. When the perfume starts wearing off this is when usually heart notes make their appearance. Good heart notes can last up to 6-8 hours after making the first contact with the skin. The Common heart notes depict floral scents mostly including jasmine, lemongrass, and rose. It also influences your ideal choices for base notes.


Base notes: The base notes are significantly influenced by the choices of heart notes and they usually come around after the heart notes wear off. Think of base notes as the soul of perfume. They will bring depth and solidity to the perfume. The job base note is to complement and uphold top and heart notes. Unlike its precedents, the base notes are usually claiming and tranquil. You will usually catch a whiff of base notes once the heart and top notes have fully evaporated. These will create a lasting impression on people. This is why the six most common base notes include sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, musk and cedarwood, oud. Each has a calming and long-lasting scent to bring to the table.


Now that you have an idea of what to look for in perfume while narrowing down your options for signature scents it is essential to keep the following several factors in mind. Regardless of where you are in the journey,


Make Use of Testers


Sampling before purchasing is an important aspect. You don`t want to go around spending hundreds of dollars on good scents only to find out that the scent is not your type. While you might like the scene initially however the heart notes speak a different story. It will be gathering dust on one of the shelves. Getting testers instead of the whole perfume will help you discover every aspect of the perfumes. From top to base notes.


Another handy tip is to try it on your skin as well as a blotter. Some scents react differently on the skin causing a different scent on the skin than on the blotter.


Beware of the Fragrance Trends


You might come across the sentence that one size fits all, while that be the case with attires it is definitely true for scents. As talked about earlier the scents and fragrances are supposed to give an impression of your personality. The things you might like do not necessarily mean will be part of the common trends. Whether you prefer contemporary scents or classical it is totally up to you. 


Know Your Fragrance Families


When It comes to fragrances there are basically four families: amber, woody, floral and fresh. While there is a further classification of each kind. 


Spicy and oriental fragrances tend to be much heavier and warmer in nature, as opposed to these floral scents that are easy to go along and work great during the summer season. Woody scents are strong and masculine in nature hence making them more appealing to men and floral are often preferred by women, fragrances, in general, are unisex and are not gender-specific, so if you like fruity and floral scents you should try them regardless of which gender you belong to.


Trust your instincts


More the merrier is the terminology that works well in most aspects of life. While knowledge about notes will help you make an informed decision, it is important to explore yourself and come up with your own decoding methods. A person can play it in many ways by associating the scents with particular events, seasons, vibes, or fashion. The possibilities are endless. 

Do not be afraid to experiment and reinvent yourself. The fragrance world relies on experimentation or else none of the scents you see today would be possible. 


Looking for some inspiration within each type of generic family to get yourself started with?


  1. Floral: NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Florale Multi Purpose Dry Face Oil, Burberry Brit Rhythm for Her Floral Eau de Toilette, Narciso Rodriguez For Her Fleur Musc Floral Eau de Toilette

  2. Amber: S.T. Dupont Royal Amber Eau de Parfum, Michael Kors Sexy Amber Eau de Parfum, Al Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition Eau de Parfum

  3. Woody:Escentric Molecules Molecule 02 Eau de Toilette, Hugo Boss Boss The Scent Deodorant Stick, Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 Eau de Toilet

  4. Fresh: Zarkoperfume Molécule 234.38 Eau de Parfum, Hermès Terre D`Hermes Pure Perfume Eau de Parfum,Michael Kors Wonderlust Eau Fresh Eau de Toilette