Many people, when choosing eau de toilette or perfume, are faced with a problem: they cannot describe the desired smell. Typical selection is made by selection through olfactory analyzers, which is not always convenient as it takes a long time.
Instructions
Step 1
When choosing a floral scent, describe the scent you want using the following characteristics:
- lightness;
- flavor shade: sweet, semi-sweet;
- floral direction: rose, lily, violet, carnation, lily of the valley, lilac, jasmine, magnolia, chrysanthemum, narcissus, tuberose.
Famous fragrances of this group: Chanel №5, Rock`n`Rose, Very Irresistible.
Step 2
When choosing an oriental scent, choose the following characteristics to describe:
- sweetness;
- astringency;
- presence of oriental aromas;
- audacity;
- directions: amber, resin, vanilla, sandalwood.
Famous compositions of this group: Hypnose, Opuim, Fahrenheit 32.
Step 3
When stopping your eyes on the citrus family fragrances, use criteria such as:
- freshness;
- lightness;
- the main direction: bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, orange.
Classic perfumes: Gieffeffe, Armani, Blue Jeans, Be Delicious by Donna Karan.
Step 4
When choosing a perfume of the "green direction", use such epithets as:
- coolness;
- delicacy;
- the scent of young foliage. covered with morning dew, etc.;
- directions: hyacinth, lavender, rosemary, juniper.
Notable compositions: Noa by Cacharel, Style In Play.
Step 5
When giving preference to fruity aromas, in your description, pay attention to the following shades:
- warmth of aroma;
- sweetness;
- astringency;
- main directions: apple, pear, papaya, pineapple, apricot, peach.
Notable fruity aromas: Coco Mademoiselle, Amor Amor, Ultraviolet Fluoressence.
Step 6
Considering amber shades to be the best direction in perfumery, use the following to characterize them:
- softness;
- delicacy;
- purity;
- main directions: cistus, vanilla, lavender.
Famous amber fragrances: Ungaro Collection, Island Kiss, Miracle.
Step 7
When choosing woody scents, pay attention to the following notes in their description:
- warmth;
- delicacy;
- freshness;
- main directions: dry cedar, myrtle, patchouli, blue iris, sandalwood, rose bush.
Famous brands of woody fragrances: Beyond Paradis, Brit For Men, Cool Water.
Step 8
If you prefer spicy flavors, characterize them by degree:
- density;
- saturation;
- main directions: cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger.
These include: Poison and Dior Addict, Anglomania, Deep Night, Rush.
