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Our scent is a powerful thing.  It helps make first impressions and leaves a lasting effect on those we encounter.   Choosing the right scent is as important as choosing the right clothes.  It has to be the perfect expression of who you are and be comfortable on your skin.  Something that smells great in the bottle or on someone can be the total opposite on you.

Every woman should have more than one fragrance to choose from.  The fragrance you wear at the office should not be the fragrance you wear on a hot date.  “When choosing a fragrance, think of your favourite foods.  If you love fruit like oranges, you’re probably a citrus person; if you love Indian food, you may love spicier notes like cardamom” says Benedicte Bron, associate vice president of fragrance development at Bath and Body Works.

Fragrances are grouped according to the type of scent they deliver.  There are many types like:

  1. Floral Fragrances: These bear the scents of various flowers, most commonly rose, lily, jasmine and others. Mixed with scents like vanilla, they create a lighter fragrance. Most of the fragrances in the market today are floral fragrances. These are the ones mostly preferred by women. The men also love this smell, especially when used by their loved ones.
  2. Citrus fragrances: These have the fragrances of fruits like lime, lemon and mandarin. They create a refreshing aroma.
  3. Oriental fragrances: They are made from spices, resins, amber etc. They are widely used for creating exotic aromas.

Some easy to follow Fragrance Dos and Don’ts will help make sure your scent is as powerful as you.

Do

  • Choose a fragrance that suits you.
  • Change your fragrance with the change of the seasons. Stronger scents are best suited for colder temperatures while soft flora’s and citruses are best in warmer temperatures.
  • Shop for fragrances in the afternoon when your sense of smell is at its peak.
  • Apply your fragrance after you have showered and dried off completely.
  • Apply fragrance to your pulse points for maximum effect.
  • Wear fragrance everyday.

Don’t

  • Overdo it. One or two squirts is usually enough.
  • Spray fragrance near pearls or costume jewelry. The alcohol in it can strip these jewels and remove their coating.
  • Buy fragrance without testing it on your own skin first. Spray a little on your own skin and wear it for a few hours to see how it reacts and also to determine how long it lasts.
  • Always wear the same one.

The latest fragrance news….SJP fans unite another must have fragrance is on its way!

SJP

SJP NYC is inspired by her Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw.  This fruity floral scent is like a “party in a bottle” according to Parker.  With top notes of Italian Mandarin, White Osmanthus and Wild Red Strawberries this fragrance is set to hit the market in February.  A great kick off to the SATC 2 premier in May.

What’s your favourite fragrance and why?

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