How to choose your own perfume. Eau de Toilette

Coco Chanel claimed that the smell of perfume predicts a woman’s approach, and makes her remember even after she left.

The correct selection of perfumes emphasizes the female individuality, gives the woman a certain charm and mystery.

Let's find out how to choose the right perfume depending on the temperament, season and notes that make up the perfume composition.

The main types of aromas

There are a lot of odors on our planet. Perfumers use only a few of their types in their work.

1. Aromas of freshness - reminiscent of morning dew, clean air, freshly cut grass.
2. Fruit odors - strawberries, raspberries, peaches.
3. Floral aromas - flowering meadows, the smell of plants blooming in the garden.
4. The aromas of the east are sweet, tart, exciting.
5. Spicy aromas - spices and spices.
6. The aroma of chypres is the smell of forests, mosses and leaves.
7. Woody aromas are tart smells of different types of trees.

How to choose the right perfume?

Experts believe that the sweet aroma is suitable for sensual brunette, floral scent, blonde and brown-haired woman with light and matte skin. Fresh and fruity smell, better suited to women who have fair skin and hair. Tart flavor, oriental brown-haired and brunette with fair skin.

It is equally important to know how to select perfumes according to the zodiac sign. The intense, intense odors characteristic of Aries are not at all suitable for Taurus, who prefer grassy and floral aromas. Twins tend to change aromas several times a day, picking them up for a momentary mood, and Cancers are well suited to a gamut of aromas that resembles a summer breeze.

Lions more often prefer elegant aromas, and Virgo rarely choose one perfume, preferring a constant search for the perfect perfume.

Libra loves classics, and Scorpios are not averse to experimenting with complex palettes that have hidden power.

Choosing perfume, you must consider the mood. Therefore, perfumers advise women that they have at home several types of perfumes that they can use for different moods.

The same applies to the use of perfumes at different times of the year and weather. In warm weather, it is recommended to use light, floral and fruity aromas. In cold weather, apply an oriental, spicy and pungent flavor.

Choosing a perfume for yourself, it should be borne in mind that their notes will mix with the natural smell of the skin itself, as well as the cosmetics that are applied to it - cream, powder, and other cosmetic substances that give their aroma can conflict with the aroma of perfumes.

The smell of a beloved woman remains in the memory of any man for a long time. A woman should know that the smell of her perfume can hold or push a man away.

It has long been recognized that most men do not like perfumes with a pungent odor. They prefer the aroma to be gentle and soft. Fruit, strawberry and apple scents excite a man.

A huge sexual attraction is exerted on a man by essential oils. For example, ylang-ylang essential oil is considered one of the strongest aphrodisiacs. Such essential oils also cause sexual attraction, in which there are notes of musk, jasmine, sandalwood, patchouli, etc.

Perfumes with the smell of vanilla, stand in a special place. A woman smelling of vanilla looks young and beautiful in the eyes of a man at any age. Perfumes with the sweet smells of chocolate or coconut can attract the attention of men. If it comes to sexual relations, odors in which ginger or eucalyptus is present will help.

The fragrance with notes of jasmine, even an ugly woman makes attractive in men's eyes.

Anyone inclined to trust their sense of smell. We automatically divide all odors into pleasant and unpleasant: the former cause instant sympathy, the latter cause acute rejection. To understand - how to choose the right perfume, which would be in perfect harmony with your image, you will have to take into account a number of nuances.

Persistence and saturation are important criteria.

Bath gels, deodorants, lotions and sachets give the body fragrant notes that can only be felt with close contact. Need to "exit"? Then you have to decide how strong, bright and pronounced he should be. These characteristics depend on the percentage of odorous concentrate and alcohol base.

• Cologne. The amount of aromatic substances usually does not exceed five percent. The product perfectly refreshes and tones the skin, but its smell disappears quickly.
• Eau de Toilette. A gentle, light aroma can last about three hours, then gradually disappears. This is to blame for the relatively low content of flavors - about ten to fifteen percent.
• Eau de parfum. After applying the product, the skin and hair are fragrant for about five hours. Clothing is even longer. It is second only to perfume in strength (the share of odorous substances can reach up to 20%).
• Perfume. Leaders in terms of richness and flavor. Due to the very high concentration of plant essences, odorous oils and natural “fixatives” they can not lose their brightness throughout the whole day.

What smell is right for you?

The appearance of a woman and her aroma are simply obliged to remain in harmony. For gentle blondes, for example, perfumes with musk are not suitable, but soft, sweet floral notes will be very appropriate.

Red-haired girls (as well as ladies with an even golden tan) suggest the idea of \u200b\u200ba warm summer, the sun, flowering meadows. Citrus, honey-spicy and fruity smells are ideal here. Brunettes visually seem more vibrant - in their case, a properly selected aroma is designed to emphasize sexuality. Owners of black curls and dark skin can safely use perfumes based on sandalwood or patchouli.

But what if the appearance of a liberated tigress hides a gentle and shy nature? Psychologists strongly advise: you need to focus on your inner feelings. The smell of perfume will tell about a woman much more than her outfit or hairstyle. That is why it is so important that it corresponds to the state of mind.

Secret Tongue of Flavors

With the help of your spirits you send the world an “encrypted” message - for this purpose you can try to pick up a fragrance from notes.
For example, the patchouli smell is an effective aphrodisiac, it exacerbates sensuality and attracts the attention of the opposite sex to the lady. Lemon speaks of vitality and self-sufficiency. Juniper - a subtle hint of intelligence and nobility.

Each season has its own aromas.

In the cold, you want to warm yourself, so the enveloping sweet-warm notes of vanilla will be very out of place. Along the way, they will serve as a prophylactic for colds. In the summer, citrus gamma will perfectly refresh. In autumn, you can prefer the smells of fruits on honey, and in spring - a floral palette.

How to choose a perfume for a woman as a gift?

It is extremely difficult to satisfy with perfume, acquiring it “blindly”. The most convenient option is to ask the lady what smells she prefers in principle, and then look for something within the framework of the named range. There are many kinds of spirits, there are also classifications. French, in particular, divide their products into the following groups.

• Floral - sweet, bright, based on oils of ordinary and tea roses, violets, lilacs, spring lily of the valley or jasmine. Smells lead in the composition, but often they are overshadowed by the fruit and berry gamma.
• Chypre - invigorating, slightly bitter, with accentuated aristocracy. The “cocktails” of this group combine the aromas of bergamot, patchouli and oak moss. This type of perfume is famous for its persistence and the obligatory presence of musky-woody notes.
• Spicy (amber) - for fans of the East. Spirits are thick, very sweet and viscous. Usually they are created on the basis of sandalwood, patchouli, musk. Better suited to women passionate, exalted.
• Fern - similar to chypre, but seem a little fresher due to notes of coumarin and lavender.
• Woody - warm and smooth, not causing harsh emotions. A mixture of aromas of noble cedar, sensual patchouli and spicy sandalwood.
• Citrus - here the choice is huge. Bitter grapefruit, sweet mandarin, fragrant orange and sour lemon are wonderful both on their own and in combination with each other.

The art of fragrant seduction

When deciding how to do it, beware of fakes. You should not make a purchase in universal supermarkets, where they sell everything to everyone. It is better to use the services of duty free or visit a branded perfume store with a high reputation. An expensive bottle without the slightest defect, quality packaging, the obligatory presence of a certificate - this will allow you to verify the authenticity of the goods.

It is better to go shopping early in the morning - it is in the morning that the sense of smell is especially sensitive. In addition, the day before should not be eaten sharp, spicy and odorous products to prevent oxidation of the skin, and, as a result, distortion of the aroma.

To ensure that the effect meets expectations, apply perfume only on clean skin. Moreover, in those places where large blood vessels pass (on the wrists and elbow bends, under the knees, on the temples and neck in the carotid artery). Spraying clothes is not advisable - aromas completely differently “behave” on fabrics, and the thing itself is impregnated forever. But the hair perfectly keeps smell during the day. You can drip a little perfume on the comb and go over the strands.

The main thing is not to overdo it! A fragrant train should attract, intrigue, but not knock others around.

First you need to decide what time of year you are looking for a new fragrance. For winter, a saturated perfume with bright notes is more suitable, and in summer, weightless, fresh perfumes should be preferred.

Secondly, it is best to buy perfume in a good perfume salon, and not in the market or in small stalls. As a rule, in specialized perfume shops a large selection of aromas of all famous world manufacturers is presented. In addition, if necessary, you can ask for the advice of a sales assistant. Perhaps he will direct you to the right stand.

Thirdly, when choosing perfumes, you should pay attention to the labeling on the bottle. If you see the inscription Parfum, you have real persistent perfume in your hands, consisting of several notes. If the bottle says Eau de Parfum, then it means "eau de parfum." As you know, eau de parfum or “toilet perfumes” have less resistance, but are much cheaper. Eau de Toilette means "toilet water", its cost is much lower than perfume.

Perfume Action Plan

Do not try immediately a huge amount of aromas. Women's perfumes are diverse and rich, so when you smell a couple of aromas, you will cease to feel the difference between them. Do not believe that the smell of coffee beans will allow you to completely restore the sharpness of smell in a matter of seconds. This takes some time. If you immediately could not find what you are looking for, it is better to leave the store and return the next day, or at least walk along the street for several hours.

It is important to try all the perfumes on the skin, as on each person this or that fragrance sounds differently. This is due to the individual smell of the human body.

Most aromas consist of "several layers", so do not immediately inhale their aroma after application. Let the perfume open. Choosing perfume on the first tangible note is not recommended. She quickly disappears. True connoisseurs choose perfumes according to the "note of the heart." It is this fragrance that will create a fragrant train around you. People around him will feel it.

In addition, you should not look for the only "right" perfume. Gather a whole collection of fragrances and apply them depending on your mood. Some also prefer to pick up light scents for everyday use, and powdery or sweet ones to go out.