Fragrance FAQ - what to buy and how to apply
A guide to choosing the right perfume and wearing it correctly
Author: Charlotte Kuchinsky
Fragrance has become very much a part of the overall beauty regimen of most women. There are literally hundreds of scents available in today’s marketplace and each year, dozens of celebrities introduce even more. Now there are stores where people can go to make their own customized blends. With so much to choose from, it can be a daunting task trying to find just the right scent.
Fragrances come in a variety of concentrations that range from light and airy to bold and impudent. They include oils, eau de parfums, perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes. Each of those varieties, in turn, come in various sprays, mists, solids, and liquids, multiplying the number of scent choices and further muddying the fragrant waters. So where does someone begin to find the right fragrance?
Understanding a fragrance – the notes
The first thing to understand is that fragrances generally come in layers that are more commonly referred to as “notes.” The top note, or first layer, is the overall general impression that one gets from a scent at first sniff. It is often what draws a woman to a fragrance in the beginning, and often include citrus scents. The various compounds that make up the top note are often initially strong but evaporate quickly
A guide to choosing the right perfume and wearing it correctly
Author: Charlotte Kuchinsky
Fragrance has become very much a part of the overall beauty regimen of most women. There are literally hundreds of scents available in today’s marketplace and each year, dozens of celebrities introduce even more. Now there are stores where people can go to make their own customized blends. With so much to choose from, it can be a daunting task trying to find just the right scent.
Fragrances come in a variety of concentrations that range from light and airy to bold and impudent. They include oils, eau de parfums, perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes. Each of those varieties, in turn, come in various sprays, mists, solids, and liquids, multiplying the number of scent choices and further muddying the fragrant waters. So where does someone begin to find the right fragrance?
Understanding a fragrance – the notes
The first thing to understand is that fragrances generally come in layers that are more commonly referred to as “notes.” The top note, or first layer, is the overall general impression that one gets from a scent at first sniff. It is often what draws a woman to a fragrance in the beginning, and often include citrus scents. The various compounds that make up the top note are often initially strong but evaporate quickly
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