There is nothing like having a signature scent. Long after you have left the room, your fragrance lingers. The right fragrance can make quite an impact, on both sexes.
Most perfumes are made by combining three scents called notes. The top note lasts the least amount of time, the middle note lasts longer and the base note lasts around 24 hours. Generally when you first smell a perfume you will notice the top note. A few hours later you will smell the middle note.
There are seven fragrance types used in the creation of perfumes, they are woodsy or mossy, oriental, fruity, single floral, floral bouquet, spicy and what are called modern blends.
Today custom blended fragrances are becoming very popular. A personal perfumer will determine your basic preference, floral or citrus, spicy or outdoorsy. The perfumer will make selections based on your preference and then will "waft" these essential fragrance oils under your nose. They generally have you pick four favorites from that group. From that group of four you will pick a favorite one to be used as a base note.
Other perfumers will blend perfumes based on astrological signs and personality traits. Some perfumers have gone so far as to conduct tests based on color preference. Color psychologists say that colors supply information about the kind of fragrances we like. Events and seasons can also influence what fragrance a woman chooses to wear.
Your body chemistry will influence how any perfume will smell. It's known that over time the same perfume will change on a woman due to changes in body chemistry.
If you want a strong scent, wear a perfume, which is more concentrated. If you want a lighter scent consider a spritzer or using a lotion containing the scent you like.
If you're interested in having a signature scent designed for you, check out the following companies:
- Blend Custom Parfum Studio in Atlanta
- Scentcrafters
- Several options can be found on Etsy as well
And here's a GREAT article on making your own perfume at home.
Smell ya later! (That was a Fresh Prince reference for all of you born after 1990, LOL!!)
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