How to Find the Best Fragrance For Your Personality

Fragrances are extremely personal, and can mean many different things to different people. Chances are, certain fragrances remind you of people who have been in your life. Vanilla might make you think of your grandmother baking in the kitchen. The scent of roses could conjure up memories of your piano teacher. When you are choosing a fragrance for yourself, look for one that suits your personality. Read on to learn how to find the best fragrance for your personality.

Instructions

1. Think about how you react when you have the chance to do something spontaneous. If you are all for it or tend to be the instigator of such events then you should reach for a fragrance that has citrus, beach or dewy hints. Some brands that you might enjoy include Ocean Dream by Designer Parfums, Nautica by Nautica or Azzura by Azzaro.

2. Consider your perfect date night. Do you live for a romantic dinner under the stars, something simple, sweet and oh-so-thoughtful? If so, fresh, light, floral scents will likely suit you. Try Daisy by Marc Jacobs, Happy by Clinique or Magnolia by Elizabeth W.

3. Contemplate how people act when you walk into a meeting or a party. Do you command attention and respect? Do other women tell you how they admire your self-confidence? You will probably feel your best wearing a fragrance with spicy, oriental notes. Some great ones to check out include Ralph Hot by Ralph Lauren, Sensi by Georgio Armani or Amarige by Givenchy.

4. Think about your fashion sense and home decor. If your wardrobe consists of light, earthy garments and you feel most grounded when surrounded by nature, reach for fragrances with a woodsy scent. You might enjoy Wish by Chopard, Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker or Aromatics Elixir by Clinique.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have oily skin, scents will be more intense on you.

• If you have dry skin, you will need to reapply fragrance more frequently.

• A dramatic change in your diet can cause your fragrances to smell differently when you wear them.

Resources

• eHow article "How to Store Perfume Properly"