To look for a perfect perfume isn’t as easy as it sounds. Some people often scuffle finding a perfect perfume that matches their personality and that reflects their mood. Even though it may seem to be an easy task to choose a perfume but it entails true skills to find a perfume of your match. Choosing the right perfume is a gut thing. You’ll never know the true fragrance of a perfume until you smell it. There are some tricks and hacks you should know before getting a perfume.
A fragrance which suits your personality
Finding a perfect perfume that compliments your personality is all that matters but to find that first, you need to know what your preference is and taste in perfumes. . It would help you a lot in making the right decision. If you are drawn towards nature, then look for a fresh, earthy, musky, and pleasant scent. If you have a bold and fierce personality then to complement that a perfume with a strong and exquisite fragrance would work best. Fragrances like mild and subtle would be suitable if you are more humble and modest.
There are numerous best perfumes in Pakistan and you will easily find the perfume of your choice from anywhere. Just know your preference and keep your mind straight in what you want.
Do not test too many perfumes
You’ll find variety of perfumes that you even get confused which one you should try and buy and in that confusion you end up trying almost all the perfumes but even after that you have no clue which one is your perfect match. So rather than trying all the colognes and making yourself more confuse, try only fewer ones and buy the one which you like the most amongst them.
Don’t let others choose for you
It often happens that people buy things on someone else’s recommendations or when somebody else tells them that they have tried this particular thing and you should buy it as well. Never do that in getting a cologne or perfume. Because no one can guide you better on which fragrance suits you more than yourself. You can also have a look at the best perfumes in Pakistan to help you choose which fragrance is the best for you.
Never rub your wrists while testing a perfume
This is the most common mistake that people make while testing a perfume. They rub their wrists and then smell it. By rubbing the wrists against each other heat will produce and it will change the chemical composition of the perfume which results in either changed fragrance of the perfume or it vanishes after some time.
Perfumes smell different after a while
Some perfumes smell all heavenly and pleasant when you use them first but after a while they start losing their original fragrance and smell differently. It happens because of the top note molecules in the perfume which at first gives a very strong odor but after some time it starts losing its smell. So keep that thing in your mind as well before buying a perfume.
Try it on the pulse points
Always try a perfume on the pulse points because they are more exposed to air and give a better smell. Some people like to spray it all over the body and they think by doing they will smell good the whole day but that’s not the right way of applying a perfume to your skin. The right way is to apply it on your pulse point and it automatically stays for a longer period.
Narrow down a scent family
Perfumes generally are separated into four scent categories, though many perfumes contain a subtle mix of scents. Floral, woody, oriental, and fresh are the different families. Know your preference and taste before buying a perfume.
Sniff from the bottle first
When you are testing perfume, first take a whiff from the bottle. This will give you an indication of whether you like the perfume or not.
Spray perfume on blotter sheets
If you smell a perfume in the bottle and like the scent, spray a small amount of perfume onto a blotter sheet. Allow the scent to set on the sheet, about ten seconds, and then smell it.
Consider purchasing a sample first
If you can’t seem to settle on just one scent, buy a sampler set from a store. Sampler sets contain sample or travel-sized bottles of multiple perfumes.
Compare perfumes
Now you have several choices after visiting all the perfume stores you planned to. Now gather all the samples and blotting sheets and compare which one is best.
Brand of a perfume
You should do a research first so that you won’t end up buying a fake or replica perfume.
Price of a perfume
Perfume is considered a luxury item and its price varies extensively. Choose wisely and smartly. Go for a perfume that is not much expensive and is classy at the same time.
Long-lasting fragrance
One of the most important things to keep in notice while selecting a perfume is whether the fragrance is long-lasting or it vanishes after a while. Top notes usually last for an hour or less while the base notes determine how long a perfume is going to last.
