Perfume.Just one spritz can make us feel sexy, sophisticated, comforted or cherished. It is life-enriching and often mood-eleveting. We all know a chic, grown-up scent is as effective as a perfectly tailored jacket in bolstering confidence at a job interview. Ditto a soft, powdery fragrance can seduce as easily as slightly ruffled, sexy, 'just out of bed' hair.
Perfume reveals so much about us. Fresh and citrusy says sporting and effervescent, pretty florals suggest a feminine side, while deeper, woody perfumes hint at an inner siren.And they are powerful! Who hasn't caught the weakest trail of an ex's aftershave in a busy street and been instantly propelled back in time to heartache or happiness?
5 TIPS You Need to Know
1. Where to wear
Your pulse points are naturally warmer than other areas on your body and heat intensifies the scent, so apply perfume to wrists, neck and the inside of elbows. Feel daring? Try spritzing scent behind your knees, above your hip bones and on the small of your back.
2. Settle in
Rubbing your wrists together after spraying your signature perfume will bruise the scent. Instead, spray and ket it settle- the smell will last longer.
3. Seasoned Scents
Just like you have clothes for different seasons, some scents suit the warmer weather, while others smell like a cosy winter night in. Choose citrus, fruity, aquatic and floral scents for summer and spring: or oriental, spicy and woody fir winter and autumn.
4. Layer by Layer
Using the body wash and lotion versions of your favourite scent before spritzing your perfume on your pulse points will help make the scent last longer on your skin.
5. Makes Scents
Store your perfume bottles in a cool, dark place and keep them out of direct sunlight to make sure they retain their lush scent
A SCENT GLOSSARY
NOTES
The top, middle and base notes are different part of the scent journey. Top is the first scent your nose experiences followed by the smell of the middle and base notes as the perfume dries on your skin.
Top Notes: The first impression of the scent when sniffed or applied to the skin. Usually the most volatile of ingredient.
Middle(Heart) Notes: The core of a perfume that gives the scent its character , the middle notes tend to dictate the family group.
Base Notes: These are the final notes that mingle with the heart notes to create the body of the scent. They linger longest after the other notes evaporate.
STRENGTH
The concentration of a scent i determined by its ratio of base. The higher the concentration, the more long lasting and intense it will be.
Perfume: It is highly concentrated and contains the highest percentage of base, so just a dab or two will do.
Eau De Parfum: this can be applied more than just perfume. It gives more depth and will las longer on the skin than an EDT.
Eau De Toilette: this is a lighter scent. It can be spritzed throughout the day to add to the intensity.
Aftershave: for use after shaving. They generally have antiseptic properties
FAMILIES
Scents are grouped into families according to the major characteristics they exhibit. Sub-families are the blending of two families.
Citrus: Scent that are characterised by the fresh elements of lemon, orange, grapefruit, bergamot or pomelo.
Floral: Has the characteristic of a specific flower or a blend of several flower noes such as jasmine, lily and rose.
Fruity: where the scent has a noticeably fruity element linked to berries, apple blossom, lychee or others.
Oriental: often using spices associated with the Orient, they are scents associated with evening or winter wear.
Woody: an odour that is linked to the aroma of freshly cut, dry wood or fibroid roots, such as sandalwood or vetiver.
Perfume reveals so much about us. Fresh and citrusy says sporting and effervescent, pretty florals suggest a feminine side, while deeper, woody perfumes hint at an inner siren.And they are powerful! Who hasn't caught the weakest trail of an ex's aftershave in a busy street and been instantly propelled back in time to heartache or happiness?
5 TIPS You Need to Know
1. Where to wear
Your pulse points are naturally warmer than other areas on your body and heat intensifies the scent, so apply perfume to wrists, neck and the inside of elbows. Feel daring? Try spritzing scent behind your knees, above your hip bones and on the small of your back.
2. Settle in
Rubbing your wrists together after spraying your signature perfume will bruise the scent. Instead, spray and ket it settle- the smell will last longer.
3. Seasoned Scents
Just like you have clothes for different seasons, some scents suit the warmer weather, while others smell like a cosy winter night in. Choose citrus, fruity, aquatic and floral scents for summer and spring: or oriental, spicy and woody fir winter and autumn.
4. Layer by Layer
Using the body wash and lotion versions of your favourite scent before spritzing your perfume on your pulse points will help make the scent last longer on your skin.
5. Makes Scents
Store your perfume bottles in a cool, dark place and keep them out of direct sunlight to make sure they retain their lush scent
A SCENT GLOSSARY
NOTES
The top, middle and base notes are different part of the scent journey. Top is the first scent your nose experiences followed by the smell of the middle and base notes as the perfume dries on your skin.
Top Notes: The first impression of the scent when sniffed or applied to the skin. Usually the most volatile of ingredient.
Middle(Heart) Notes: The core of a perfume that gives the scent its character , the middle notes tend to dictate the family group.
Base Notes: These are the final notes that mingle with the heart notes to create the body of the scent. They linger longest after the other notes evaporate.
STRENGTH
The concentration of a scent i determined by its ratio of base. The higher the concentration, the more long lasting and intense it will be.
Perfume: It is highly concentrated and contains the highest percentage of base, so just a dab or two will do.
Eau De Parfum: this can be applied more than just perfume. It gives more depth and will las longer on the skin than an EDT.
Eau De Toilette: this is a lighter scent. It can be spritzed throughout the day to add to the intensity.
Aftershave: for use after shaving. They generally have antiseptic properties
FAMILIES
Scents are grouped into families according to the major characteristics they exhibit. Sub-families are the blending of two families.
Citrus: Scent that are characterised by the fresh elements of lemon, orange, grapefruit, bergamot or pomelo.
Floral: Has the characteristic of a specific flower or a blend of several flower noes such as jasmine, lily and rose.
Fruity: where the scent has a noticeably fruity element linked to berries, apple blossom, lychee or others.
Oriental: often using spices associated with the Orient, they are scents associated with evening or winter wear.
Woody: an odour that is linked to the aroma of freshly cut, dry wood or fibroid roots, such as sandalwood or vetiver.
