How to Pick The Perfect Perfume to Match Your Personality

From the musky “old granny” perfume to the thick sexy, sultry scents, you can tell a lot about a person by what perfume they choose to wear. And of course what you smell like can play a big factor in attracting the opposite sex or, in some cases, repelling the opposite sex. How you smell, just like how you dress, is a form of expression. Here are some tips to finding the perfect perfume to suit your personality.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 

   If you are a total romantic, who is sometimes prone to daydreams of Prince Charming on a white horse sweeping you off your feet…then go for a light, sweet, floral scent. Something that may have ingredients, or notes (as they’re called) of rose, sweet pea, peonies, jasmine, tuberose or lily. Suggestions: Gucci – Envy Me, Ralph Lauren – Romance, Clinique – Clinique Happy

2. 

   If you are sexy, mysterious, and a little daring, go for a perfume that is rich, warm, and sensual. Perhaps a perfume that is a little spicy and woody. Look for notes of vanilla, musk, cinnamon, clove, or patchouli. Suggestions: Dior – Dior Addict, Calvin Klein – Obsession, Givenchy – Hot Couture.

3. 

   If you are sweet and wholesome - the quintessential “girl next door”, then look for a perfume that is light, fresh, and clean. Something with notes of fresh greens like cut grass, violet leaves, and green tea leaves; cool and refreshing aromas like sea breeze, mint, and dew; and clean scents like soap, cotton, and freesia. Suggestions: Demeter Fragrance Library – Laundromat, CLEAN – Lather, Marc Jacobs Splash – Rain.

4. 

   If you are energetic, sporty, free spirited and possibly a little crazy, then go for a perfume that is a vivacious citrusy scent. Look for notes of lemon, mandarin, pink grapefruit, or orange. Suggestions: Stila – Mandarin Mist, Gap – So Pink, Marc Jacobs Splash – Grapefruit.

Tips & Warnings

• Undecided? You can never go wrong with the classic Chanel No. 5.
• Find a scent you like, and make it your signature scent.

[tocuriousgeorge]

on 2/5/2009 I love this article! I have a joke with a friend at work and tell her she is wearing our granny's perfume when I can smell that hint of musk. Something about that smell just makes me think of my dear old granny! You did a great job explaining the different types of perfume here!5*

[cosmopinkice]

on 2/5/2009 Great article and here's to hoping everyone stays clear of the old lady perfume 5*