Every Woman Is A Queen

How to choose a signature fragrance


Leading actresses in Hollywood and your grandmother. Which do these two have in common? Answer: Chances are they have a signature fragrance. A signature fragrance is a perfume that you wear frequently. It is more than just a regular fragrance. It smells DIVINE on you. People will learn to associate you and your signature scent. Use my tips to find your own perfect scent.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
Your nose

Step
1
Know your preferred scents. If you cannot stand the smell of floral fragrances, you probably will not want to wear a gardenia perfume. Make a list of all the scents you love. Since there are even niche perfumes, you can add unusual smells like old books or tobacco.

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2
See what categories your preferred scents fall in. There are about 4 general categories of perfume scents. These include FRESH (citrus, marine, green grass/leaves), WOODY (woods and moss), FLORAL (rose, gardenia, jasmine), and ORIENTAL (spices, vanilla, patchouli).

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3
Start sniffing. Get yourself to a perfume counter or cosmetics store such as Sephora. Don't be afraid to tell a sales associate what scents you prefer. When you find scents you like, ask for a sample vial.

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4
Write down the perfumes that you like. Once you are home, you'll be able to research what accords (scents) are in them and you may discover that you like more scents than you previously thought. Also, hunt around for the best price. You'll probably find that department stores have the highest prices.

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5
Test drive the perfumes you enjoy. This is an absolute must. A fragrance may smell great in the bottle or spritzed in the air. Once it is on your skin, it could smell terrible. This is due to body chemistry. If you are having a hard time finding a sample vial of a particular fragrance, check on ebay.

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6
Wear your fragrance around friends. Ask for opinions. A signature fragrance is no good if it clears the room due to your body chemistry. Some fragrances may smell different on you depending on the weather and humidity, so keep that in mind.

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7
If you think you'd like a fragrance that is out of the ordinary, consider joining a forum for perfume lovers. You will be able to get recommendations for scents from other countries or indie perfumers. You may like the fragrance message board at http://www.makeupalley.com

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8
Wear your fragrance with pride! Finding a signature scent may take awhile but eventually you will find your own awesome scent.