How to choose a perfume in the store - step by step
As Coco Chanel said: "Woman, do not use perfume has no future." Who will argue with magnificent Coco? And should I? Perfumes, if properly selected, can tell us about the nature, personalize, add charm. On the other hand, the wrong scent can ruin the experience. After all, the smell penetrates the subconscious of your interlocutor, and partly forms an opinion about you. No wonder professional perfumers believe that the spirits - is the soul of a woman.
How to choose a perfume and how many vials must be a woman to be happy? It is believed that in your arsenal should be at least four different flavors. The first - for the office, the second - to meet friends and noisy parties, the third - for a romantic rendezvous, and the fourth - for themselves, favorite. In order to properly assemble your collection of spirits, you must first understand what they generally are.
What are the flavors?
Well, the fact that they are divided into men's, women's and unisex - that's clear. But even to ask the sales assistant to show you something new, you need to somehow explain what smells you prefer. And seek the advice is likely to have. After all, you can not "try" all the perfume shop! By the way, the professionals believe that taste more than three fragrances at one go, it makes no sense. The sense of smell is dulled, you will not be able to experience the full depth and run the risk of making a mistake.
Apparently, especially in order to help us understand all this diversity, not so long ago, in France, the Community classified Perfumes fragrances are several main types, each of which forms a so-called "family." Consider those who belong to the second and third group - that is, women's and unisex. And men let themselves dealt with.
Thus, the first and perhaps the most ancient group of fragrances - floral. They may include both individual notes or entire composition odors. Quite often there are spirits with the smell of freshly cut narcissus, violet, lilac, lily, rose, lily of the valley. Perfumes of this group carries a sense of purity, delicacy and tenderness. These flavors perfectly acceptable to wear at any time of the year, however, more appropriate of all, they will be played in the summer and spring.
The next group - citrus flavors. This "family" consists of spirits with the smell of grapefruit, mandarin, bergamot, lemon. Citrus notes give the mood of lightness and freshness, so they are ideal for the hot season, holidays or weekends.
Fruit flavors. These are the smells of pear, peach, apple, apricot, papaya. Perhaps this "family" can be classified as universal. This fragrance will be appropriate and in the morning and in the evening, at any time of the year. It is perfect for those who are young, full of energy and appreciate a healthy lifestyle.
Next "family" - spicy flavors. It consists of spirits with the smell of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves and hints of lavender. This - the spirits for the evening and "the case." Do them daily is hardly appropriate. Perfume with woody notes are very common in men, but quite rare in women's perfumes. These include the smell of patchouli, myrrh, sandalwood, rose bush. This perfume uplifting and create a feeling of comfort, security, warmth and tranquility.
Another group - the "green" aromas. It smells of pine, rosemary, lavender, hyacinth, juniper, with notes of freshly cut grass and green leaves and barely audible Autumn motive. Wearing a fragrance should be in the summer - it is perfect for light-colored clothes.
Oriental or otherwise oriental aromas will suit not all. Scents resins, vanilla, musk attract, train shroud of mystery, talk about the sensuality and passion. They seem to carry tales of "1001 Nights". These scents quite dense and slightly heavy, so you can wear them only in the evening, and, of course, not every day. Oriental flavors perfectly with fur, and, oddly enough, it is suitable for cold winter, bringing cold air breathing hot summer.
Chypre fragrances. The founder - formerly known male cologne "chypre", created in 1917 by perfumer Francois Coty. The answer is very simple strange name. In fact, the name of the perfume - «Chypre», ie "Cyprus". Scents of sage, scented oak moss, patchouli filled with a sense of strength and serenity. They fit perfectly groomed, independent and confident women. Particularly relevant are the spirits of winter.
Another group - fern or fern fragrance. The head of the "family» - «Fougere Royale» - «Royal fern", created back in 1882. The basis of artificial odor substance "coumarin" with delightful notes of mown hay and clover patches of oak moss and the smell of lavender.
Aldehyde fragrance - it is artificially created odors that do not exist in nature. They have a wonderful property - in contact with the skin of its heat, its smell becomes brighter and more saturated. The best time to aldehyde perfume - the off-season. They are great for cool spring or early rainy autumn. As a rule, they are chosen by tender, romantic lady. The very first and perhaps most famous spirits of the family - «Chanel №5».
Last synthetic group - the ocean, ozone flavors. This - the mountain air, sea spray, a light breeze, enclosed in a small vial. They bring a sense of freshness and coolness help "get together" and are ideal for business meetings and negotiations.
How to choose perfume?
Thus, the basic "families" we met. What's next - how to choose perfume? Even armed with this information, choose the right fragrance is quite difficult. Well, first, you must decide on the selection criteria. Of course, the first place is the most simple and natural - "like - not like it." Never, under any circumstances, do not choose the spirits, the smell is not cause you have positive emotion - even if it's the last novelty of the season, mistakenly sold for ridiculous money. Wearing a fragrance you still can not. Moreover, not suitable odor can cause bouts of bad temper, nervousness, headaches and allergies.
How to choose perfume? There are several key points that you should pay attention - your age, season, time of day and the place where you are going to wear fragrance. We understand in order. Age. Well, everything is more or less clear. It is believed that young girls will approach a light floral, citrus, aldehyde and fruity aromas. They perfectly emphasize youth, carelessness, freshness and vigor. At the same time, too "adult" perfume can add you a few years. Ladies elegant age is recommended to pay attention to the rich, deep smell. Try to "try on" oriental or spicy bouquet. But, of course, not "every day"! During the day you can wear perfume of aldehyde or chypre families.
Season
As you know, every season of the year - its flavor. For example, oriental and spicy scents are too "heavy" for the hot summer. They will cause discomfort, not only you, but also for others. Therefore, such spirits are preferred to leave for the frosty winter. That's when they will be very relevant. Also, a variety of well-worn winter and woody chypre variation. On a hot, muggy summer so I want a little bit of freshness and coolness! It's time to pick up the oceanic, citrus and fruit flavors. However, in the summer to deal with spirits should be very careful - the heat the smell becomes more intense and even causing the usual amount, you run the risk of "too far," and spoil all impression.
Times of Day
Evening scents - viscous and deep. They are ideal for a banquet, a hike in the theater, and will receive the final touch in your closet. These odors are absolutely irrelevant, such as in the office. For the daytime should be selected transparent, not intrusive smells fresh and light.
Spot
Going for a walk to the shops with a man, use vanilla flavor - it awakens generosity. For good bye will smell with seductive notes - cedar, pink pepper, pear liqueur. And should avoid perfume of lavender, bergamot and laurel - a selection of self-sufficiency and freedom-loving persons. You do not want to scare him?
To visit a restaurant or cafe prefer composition with edible notes - cinnamon and apple, almond and cherry. Going to a nightclub, and planning to have fun until the morning, "put on" the bright smell of heated skin - with notes of patchouli and musk. The most fiery flavor perfect for meeting with friends. In order during the march to the cinema no distraction, you can choose not obtrusive unisex. Companionship with his parents loved the smell of lavender provide a note.
How to choose a perfume in the store - step by step
So, with what it is you're looking for flavor, undecided. What's next? Then - we go to the store. But this important point must be approached with the utmost seriousness and prepared properly. First, you have to be completely healthy - a banal rhinitis or mild illness can distort the odor and then the result - is not guaranteed. It is also highly desirable that you have a good mood.
To not make the wrong choice, you should go directly to the store in the morning, and use toilet water or perfume to this day do not. And from the hand cream should be avoided. Our nose - "apparatus" very sensitive and moody. Exhausted by the day foreign smell, he can "fail" in the most crucial moment. And when choosing a perfume perception should be fresh and not clouded.
How to try the flavor? According to that same Koko, spraying perfume is necessary not to himself but to the air in front of him. Then you can simply enter this fragrant cloud. However, this advice is suitable rather for home use. In the store, after all, so do not be - can not understand. But what about when buying? Very simple!
Almost all self-respecting perfume stores have special long paper - blotters. That they and we must take advantage of. Spray fragrance on the blotter and shake it a few times, so that the alcohol evaporated. Only then can evaluate odor. In general, in good spirits, there are three components of the notes. The first - the top note - you can feel just a few minutes. Second - it lasts a couple of hours. Third - trail - will stay with you for a day. Of course, if the high-quality spirits. By the way, if the store instead blotter serves to smell cap from the bottle, then it is worth considering whether it makes sense to buy anything here.
With the "basic" aroma undecided? Excellent! Now - the most crucial moment. Apply a drop of favorite perfume on her wrist - where beats streak. The fact that one and the same flavor will sound different in different individuals. Inflicted? Good. Now do not rush - ideally, to hear the "second smell" perfume selected, you must wait for about 15-20 minutes. Then the risk of error is greatly reduced. However, according to the famous French perfumer Roger Dov, the choice of flavor something like a lover's choice - to find out if you qualify each other, it is necessary to spend the night.
