Do You Smell That...?



J'adore

            Although fashion is my forte in life, there is another sense besides sight that is just as important when it comes to personal style, the good ol’ olfactory sense!  What fragrance you wear is a huge definition of personal style.  The olfactory system can be a huge impact on a person, from taste, to olfactory triggered memories, to moods.  I personally own multiple fragrances, I have an expensive fragrance that I use for “Special Occasions” I have a less expensive more affordable yet still amazingly scented fragrance for everyday use, and one or too basic scents in roll on forms that I use after the gym, or if I’m going to go grocery shopping or hang with friends.  Now fragrances contain different notes.  See below:

Fragrance notes

Main article: Note (perfumery)

Perfume is described in a musical metaphor as having three sets of notes, making the harmonious scent accord. The notes unfold over time, with the immediate impression of the top note leading to the deeper middle notes, and the base notes gradually appearing as the final stage. These notes are created carefully with knowledge of the evaporation process of the perfume.

Light Blue

 Top notes: The scents that are perceived immediately on application of a perfume. Top notes consist of small, light molecules that evaporate quickly. They form a person's initial impression of a perfume and thus are very important in the selling of a perfume. Also called the head notes.



 Middle notes: The scent of a perfume that emerges just prior to when the top notes dissipate. The middle note compounds form the "heart" or main body of a perfume and act to mask the often unpleasant initial impression of base notes, which become more pleasant with time. They are also called the heart notes.

 Base notes: The scent of a perfume that appears close to the departure of the middle notes. The base and middle notes together are the main theme of a perfume. Base notes bring depth and solidity to a perfume. Compounds of this class of scents are typically rich and "deep" and are usually not perceived until 30 minutes after application.

The scents in the top and middle notes are influenced by the base notes, as well the scents of the base notes will be altered by the type of fragrance materials used as middle notes. Manufacturers of perfumes usually publish perfume notes and typically they present it as fragrance pyramid, with the components listed in imaginative and abstract terms. (www.wikipedia.com)

Someday

Finding the perfect combination of these notes in a fragrance will help you find the perfect scent for you.  But, sometimes the option of using a very basic fragrance is suitable for most as well.  I wear a fragrance with a combination of many notes in my “special occasion fragrance”, but I also have a roll on Vanilla scent and a Musk Scent from Kiehl’s.

Some tips for finding the perfect fragrance:

1.       When speaking to an associate at a fragrance section/store, make them away of your likes and dislikes.  Do you like floral tones or a more citrus tone, do you prefer a powder scent or a more of  a clean scent.  She/he can typically point you in the right direction.



Flowerbomb

2.      NEVER by a fragrance on your first visit.  Ask for a sample spritzer, wear it around for a day.  Fragrances smell different on EVERY person, and they tend to smell different 30 minutes after the initial spray, so you will want to wear it for an hour or so to see if you still like it.

3.      If you like something stick with the same tones.  I change fragrances every 6 months, but I always buy fragrances with the same notes, fruity, robust, slightly woodsy and green.

Here’s a list of some of the top fragrances in Sephora right now, check them out at your local Sephora or fragrance store and see what you think of the scent, take what you like and go from there!

Angel

1.      Justin Beiber “Someday”- (I laughed when I saw this, but then proceeded to check it out, and it actually smells great, who would have though!?) $18-$45



2.      Viktor & Rolf “FlowerBomb”- Although on the pricey side, this fragrance is an AMAZING floral fragrance, definitely a “Special Occasion” kind of scent. &25-$150

3.      Dior “J’adore”- I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials on TV well worth the hype!  $22-$98

4.      Thierry Mugler “Angel”- Literally makes you smell like dessert a very strong Gourmand note. $25-$168

5.      Dolce & Gabbana “Light Blue”- A consistent favorite, moderately priced but always a crowd pleaser! $33-$87

And remember, smell fabulous!