Scent Shopping A guide to finding your signature fragrance. By Raven Lawson
Know the four categories woody, and fresh. “One of these will appeal to you more than others,” says Guy. These general categories are the dominant bases on which perfumers build compositions. Within each category there are endless options to explore, and many fragrances fall into more than one category.
Test it on the skin The same scent can smell different on each person so it’s important to test what scent you like on your skin. Guy recommends testing multiple on different parts of your arms to see how the fragrance will play out. When shopping for a fragrance, give yourself time to explore and wear different scents. “Allow your skin to tell the fragrance story,” says Guy.
Be open-minded One of the biggest mistakes someone can make when shopping for fragrances is going in with a closed mind. “Fragrances are subjective, and just because a certain scent is popular doesn’t mean it will work for you. Read or watch reviews from independent sources before you visit,” says Guy, to give yourself a starting point and ease some of the stress of hunting for your signature scent.
