Which Fragrance is Right for You?

Answer 1

The way you express yourself with perfume can be as important as the way you express yourself with clothing or makeup. The first step in choosing a perfume that will make the right impression is to decide which fragrance family will suit your needs. A fragrance family describes the primary scent of the perfume. Floral, fruity, oriental, and gourmand are a few of the basic fragrance family groups.

Floral

Floral perfumes capture the scent of fresh flowers. A floral fragrance may include notes such as rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, or gardenia. Often there is a woody or mossy base note. This perfume is ideal for women who want a very delicate and feminine fragrance. Floral perfumes are appropriate for all ages and most can be worn at any time of the day.

Fruity

Fruity perfumes feature the juicy scent of fruits as the main theme. A perfume with notes such as crisp green apple, Oranges, lychee, and lemon will be a bright and energizing fragrance. A more mature and sensual scent can be found in perfumes using currants and plums as the base. Women who enjoy perfumes that are bold, yet still sweet and feminine should look to this group.

Oriental

Oriental perfumes are strong and rich. They are formulated with notes of spices, resins, and vanilla. Of all the perfume families Orientals are considered the most sensual. They are ideal for evening and should be worn by women who are confident and mature.

Gourmand

Gourmand perfumes mimic the scent of sweet desserts. They may include a variety of notes such as chocolate, caramel, coffee, and sugar. This type of perfume is ideal for cool weather. Young women and teens usually favor gourmand perfumes. But any woman who likes a bit of whimsy will enjoy them as well.

Each fragrance family will set a different mood and is appropriate for different occasions. Add diversity to your fragrance wardrobe and do not be afraid to sample new scents. Having a variety of perfumes to choose from will open up new possibilities of self-expression.