The scent is an intimate and individual thing that shows a lot about your personality. Perfume and lotions can be highly scented and you will either love the smell or you won’t and this depends on your usage of them. Some people prefer different scents around their houses and the best way to do this is to choose scented hand wash, this leaves your guests thinking of you after they have gone. There is an art to choosing the right scents for your life and aesthetic, so by following these steps you will find what you are looking for.
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1. Don’t Overwhelm Your Nose
People make the mistake of sniffing all the available scents without realising their nose is becoming desensitised to the smells. By using the rule of three, and only smelling three scents, you are making sure you understand the smell.
2. Don’t Try Strong Scents First
Our smell can be seen as something of a painting. Using darker colours first makes it harder to add lighter ones, therefore treat your nose with the same principle. Trying lighter fragrances first allows your nose to appreciate the light notes within a scent.
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3. Find What You Like
There is no harm in having a fragrance that you continue to return to. These types of fragrances will become your staple and will end up becoming your comfort item. Trying to change the fragrance too often may result in you losing what you are most keen to keep.
4. What Do You Think Of
When smelling different scents thinking of what the scent reminds you of is a great way to choose the right one for you. If a scent reminds you of a poor period in time or takes you back to a certain memory, then it might be best to try something different. Scents are individual and need to be treated as such. Therefore, many scents can be triggering to others.
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5. Understand The Smells In A Scent
The scent is one of the five senses which is why understanding the contents of a scent is essential for giving off the correct message.
Musk – Is similar to clean laundry
Smoky – Like a campfire or match
Citrusy – Citrus fruits
Woody – Nutty to types and ages of wood.
Floral – Any smells of flowers.
6. Buying The Fragrance
When investing in a fragrance you need to decide where you are buying the fragrance from. If you are buying your fragrance from a budget or bargain store, you will have metally undertones from the products used to make the scent. Whereas mid-range fragrances are usually similar to high-end fragrances. The ingredients of perfumes range with the price bracket and therefore ingredients. When you are finding the fragrance understanding how it feels on your skin is essential. Some fragrances naturally dry the skin and it is sometimes suggested to spray or use them on your clothes or hair instead of your skin to reduce the risk of drying your skin out. If you have sensitive skin then make sure your products are safe to use of your type of skin.
