Choosing a Perfume for You

Your scent should be a reflection of your personality. But with so many products on the

market, how do you know which one to choose?

You should be able to select the right scent for you based on which category it is in.

Dividing perfume in to five major categories simplifies this enormous task!

 As the name suggests, floral perfumes have strong overtones of

flowery fragrances. From roses to jasmine to lavender, floral perfumes have

long been the most popular and wide-spread scents in the world, and are ideal

for young and not-so-young alike. Anyone who wants to feel pretty and

feminine without being overpowering should choose a floral perfume. Likewise,

they're great as a safe perfume that's suitable for all ages and all occasions.

Examples of floral fragrances are Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden, Calvin Klein

Escape and Anais Anais by Cacharel.

 Fruity fragrances are generally spicy and fresh. They are quite

youthful in their scent, and suitable for warm and cool weather alike. In winter,

they invoke a sense of warm desserts and cider. In summer, they give an air of

crispness. They are an excellent choice for women who like classic fragrances,

but also want to add a little flair. If you're the type to be outside with friends on

summer evenings, this is the perfume type for you.

Examples of fruity fragrances are DKNY's Be Delicious, Champagne by Yves

Saint Laurent and Cheap and Chic by Moschino.

 Earthy tones are the feature of woody fragrances. These perfumes

usually feature such scents as sandalwood, patchouli and cedar, to give a rich,

natural fragrance. Woody perfumes are versatile and easy to wear, and are

better suited to the mature woman who wants to smell fresh but retain an air of

sophistication. These are an excellent choice for the cooler months and

evenings.

Examples of woody fragrances are Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker, Chanel

No. 19 and Givenchy Organza.

 Where woody perfumes capture the essence of forests and

woodland, green perfumes have tones more reminiscent of cut grass and crisp

spring growth. They possess some of the same scents as oriental perfumes,

but are far lighter and suitable for casual wear as well as evening and business

wear. They are generally funky and contemporary perfumes that are most

suitable for younger and sportier people and can be worn on all occasions.

Their neutral tones make them excellent for gifts.

Examples of green fragrances are Charlie by Revlon, Versace Metal Jeans

Women and Diorissimo by Christian Dior.

 Oriental perfumes are the strongest of all perfumes. Sensual

overtones and rich undertones often make for quite heavy blends, but they are

complemented by the fine scents of sweet vanilla, musk, sumptuous flowers

and oriental resins. Most oriental perfumes have a wonderful crossing over of

qualities from all the other categories  from the spicy fruit tones to warm

woody tones  and this makes them a superb choice for corporate

environments, evening events and special occasions, regardless of age.

Examples of oriental fragrances are Chance by Chanel, Fendi by Fendi and

Estee Lauder's Intuition.

 Each category also contains a number of sub-categories, where cross-over tones

create more complex fragrances. However, if you make sure you start with the right
basic idea, you will make your shopping experience much more pleasant.
 A perfume that reflects your interests, lifestyle and personality can be timeless.
Knowledgeable sales assistants will be able to help you select from a range of suitable
fragrances, so go out armed with what you've learned here, ask plenty of questions
about the different perfumes and most importantly  choose one you want to wear!