Will That Fragrance Work On You?

A question that almost everyone asks themselves when they are about to purchase a new perfume or fragrance
. But instead of asking yourself over a dozen times when contemplating a new perfume purchase, put yourself at ease, knowing with our simply how-to guide, your next fragrance could keep you satisfied for quite sometime.

The largest misconception with many people is that they feel that any perfume or cologne that they purchase they can wear it at anytime of the day, and in many cases this will work. But there are a large variety of perfumes and fragrances that only work at certain times of the day and you will get the best performance and use out of it. The time of day and the fragrance in question has to do with the type of environment you will be in, if you are going on a date and want a sexy perfume that may be a little heavier on certain notes, you will want to go with a scent made for evening wear. This not only helps the look and feel of that particular outfit you are wearing or that romantically lit restaurant, but some fragrances give off a stronger scent then other. Surely you would not want your colleagues and co-workers wondering what the over powering smell during the board room meeting was. A great way to make sure it will not be a burden to others in certain settings is to test it on around your friends and family for longer periods of time to see if the scent bothers anyone else or becomes to pungent to wear in closely seated locations like offices and public transportation methods.


Another big misconception with fragrances is that the smell of the perfume in the bottle will smell the same way when you apply it to your body. This is not always true based on the chemicals and oils in your skin already, as these can alter the actual smell and transition of smells from the bottle to how it will smell on your body. If your skin is very dry, it will not be able to hold the fragrance for very long, much like a sponge holding a liquid. If you have oily or more hydrated skin, there is a better chance the fragrance will stick much better and for longer periods of time. So next time you are shopping for a perfume or fragrance always make sure you know when and how you will wear it and if it will work well with the chemicals and/or oily content of your skin. Many locations that sell fragrances will have test strips that they can give you if you want to sleep on the idea of a particular fragrance and try it out amongst family or friends. This is a great way to see what works without buying every Perfume you come across unsure if it will work according to your expectations.