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How to Choose Women’s Fragrances

By Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson

World-renowned designer Coco Chanel once said, “A woman who does not wear perfume has no future”. This quote can be a bit over the top for some; however, this does not erase the fact that fragrance is a strong element that has a strong bearing on the personality of a person. It allows the human mind to instantly be transported, to reminisce, and even to feel a certain type of emotion with just a whiff. With that said, perfume, like women’s fragrances, can be likened to a woman’s signature. It can establish one’s identity and can persist for as long as the bottle is not yet empty.


However, selecting the best women’s fragrance or scent for you can be quite challenging especially with the thousands of scents available in the market today. This article focuses on assisting readers in choosing the best perfume that suits them. This particularly means choosing a perfume that best represents your personality and taste.

Perfume Buying Guidelines

Dare to Go Bare – When out fragrance shopping, it is essential to come like a blank canvas. Do not use anything scented like lotion, shower gel, or even scented deodorant. This allows you to smell whatever you will be trying clearly without it mixing with a scent currently on your skin.

Know the Lingo – Not everyone is knowledgeable when it comes to speaking the language of scent. If you are new to the world of fragrance, learn these words:

  • Eau de Cologne – This is usually the lightest fragrance. This is only five percent worth of perfume oil, which is mixed in a combination of water and alcohol. The scents of the Eau de Cologne are typically refreshing with their citrus oils.
  • Eau de Toilette – Just a little above percentage worth of perfume oil compared to the Eau de Cologne, the Eau de Toilette is simply mixed with alcohol with no added water. This allows the scent to be more fragrant.
  • Eau de Parfum – This fragrance has a higher perfume oil percentage at 15 to 18%. The oil is mixed with alcohol without water is heavier than both the Eau de Cologne and Eau de Toilette; however, it is still lighter than Perfume.
  • Perfume – A legit and original perfume has 15 to 30% of perfume oil combined simply with alcohol. This is the fragrance with the highest amount of oil. This is the priced fragrance and is available in small bottles.
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Consider the Season – It is also essential to consider what season you will be using the women’s fragrance for. In comparison to the scent of grass in the summer and scent of evergreen in the winter, one must also have a fragrance for the different seasons. Keep in mind that fragrances last longer during the hotter months. With that said, consider light scents during seasons like summer and spring while heavier scents are ideally chosen for the winter and fall seasons.

Identify the Notes – Just like dissecting the elements of a well-paired ensemble, identifying the different notes in a scent is also essential in choosing your fragrance. You can find the perfect scent for you by checking for combinations and scents you are comfortable with. Examples include spraying some citrus scents followed by a spicy fragrance. Try this technique with a scent you connect the most in mind. By doing this, you can narrow down the choices and especially the combinations.

There are four major fragrance categories. These are floral, fresh, oriental, and woody. You can start per category until you find a scent that suits your taste.

Another tip is to let the women’s fragrance linger. Do not be contented with smelling scents on pieces of paper; remember, scents smell different on the skin. With that said, always try the scent on your skin first, before considering putting it on your list of choices.


Selecting the best women’s fragrance or scent for you can be quite challenging especially with the thousands of scents available in the market today.

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