My family went to a night market, not really for shopping, it’s more of sightseeing but if we’ll found something of quality and in a cheaper price, we’ll most likely take it. Then something tickles our nasal senses- a table filled with hundreds of fragrances!
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| so many fragrances to choose for only 100 Thb! |
I was reminded that I didn’t shop for perfume for quite awhile already. I’m not really a perfume user. I’m contented to just smell fresh out from taking a bath. Honestly, as much as I want to wear perfume, I’m really forgetful to dab myself with fragrance. Once, a friend gave me a bottle of Victoria Secret perfume and it last me for a year! Can you believe that? My secret (aside forgetting) ? I apply it behind my earlobes, the upper sides of my palms and on the right and left side of my neck because I was informed that these are my pulse points and the fragrance will sustain for a longer period. I don’t drench myself in perfume just because I like the fragrance. I may like it but others won’t. I don’t want to create a humongous cloud of vapor following me wherever I go, piercing every nostril in the vicinity and leave people choking on the smell for hours after!
So, there I was with hundreds of perfume before my eyes, not to mention their cutesy containers. I never thought I’ll find it hard to choose the one that is perfect for me. I love delectable fruity aroma or flowery scents. I love fragrances that show to the world how sweet and nice I am. It’s tricky to find the right one so I tried to remember the 3 basic tips in choosing the right perfume:
1. Determine your budget. Perfumes are priced in a very big range, from very inexpensive colognes to luxurious designer brands. It’s undeniable that a good perfume or cologne might prove heavy on the pocket. But it gives the best value for money compared to other packaged fragrances like deodorants, body sprays and eau de cologne. First, they have the longest staying power. Just a whiff is enough to keep you smelling great for hours.
But if you can’t afford (not yet), why forced yourself? After all it’s not the perfume who determines who we are. There are inexpensive perfumes out there that could help lift our mood and makes us smell good- fragrance that can overpower less enchanting bodily odors! Buy them first and save for your bottle of Dior’s Dunes or Carrera if you really want to own a branded perfume that not only makes you smell heavenly but also wealthy.
2. Know what particular smell you want and go for it. Different occasions may need different perfumes. Decide on what type of fragrance you want based on what use the perfume would be to you. For instance, is it for special occasions? Is it to please or seduce a lover? Is it for everyday wash and wear? If you plan to please someone, make sure to research on the particular fragrances he or she likes. If you want it to be an everyday whiff you can wear to work or school, you may want to buy a lighter and fresher scent. If it’s for big parties and formal events, choose a perfume that makes a stronger impact by blending well with your body chemistry.
Other factors like the weather or season are also important to consider. For instance, if you live in a very humid setting, floral fragrances with a woody or musky base often complement the sultry weather. If you’re often surrounded by a lot of people in near proximity, don’t choose a very strong perfume because not everyone likes perfume. Citrus, sea breeze and other herb and floral fragrances are often fresh and rejuvenating, perfect for someone always on the go. If you will be out on a date and want to heighten the romance, choose a scent that is a bit stronger but not overpowering. Usually oriental spices project confidence and sophistication. Meanwhile, aromatic blends are perfect for men who like to smell like a true man exuding with machismo and security.
For me, I choose floral fragrances because they are neither too strong nor too mild and this is what I wear everyday for school.
3. Examine carefully before buying.
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| dabbing perfume here and there to choose the best perfume for me |
Don’t forget to carefully examine each perfume you fancy before getting ahead of yourself and purchasing. Take note that your nose can only handle so much and testing 20 perfumes consecutively will prove to be futile plus it gives you headache. Before you start spraying a perfume on your wrist, spray it first on a card or paper and decide if you like it. If not, move on to the next. Once you find a scent you think is perfect, start testing it on your body. Apply a small amount on your wrist or at the back of your arm. Sometimes the saleslady will offer to apply some in her own skin and have you smell it. This is a no-no because each of us reacts to perfumes in different ways. Make sure the perfume is perfect for you by putting it on your own skin. Wait for a few minutes because fragrances start to grow on you and smell different after a while.
After 10 minutes, I finally picked my perfume that will sustain me for the next 6 months or more! Not only that it’s fragrance is appealing, I’m also drawn to it’s uniquely-shaped container.
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| finally chose the right perfume for me- fragrance that is fresh and rejuvenating… a floral scent will complement my appeal, smelling natural and feeling fresh as a daisy |
