How not to get lost in a perfume store

The world of smells is so bright and multifaceted that it is easy to get lost in it, get lost among unfamiliar mysterious names. Sometimes even similar pyramids of fragrances play differently and your favorite vanilla, for example, will not have a candy, but a bitter sound. Therefore, it is very important to do not only a perfume test, but also watch its description, because it will depend on how the fragrance will be revealed during the day.



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Editorial "Site" I have prepared for you a small guide on the classification of perfumes, which will help you choose the right fragrance, especially if you are shopping online. It is not always possible to test the desired perfume.

There are 2 common key classifications of perfumes depending on the main components and, as a result, the produced olfactory impression. You have to start with the family, or perfumeAnd then we study the pyramid. It is also worth noting that there are mixed fragrance.

Scent types

1. Woody
   Leading notes: cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli. These are sensual, warm, usually plume odors derived from essential oils contained in wood and bark.
   
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2. Floral
   Leading notes: rose, tuberose, violet, jasmine, lilac and other flowers. Fragrances most often have sweet notes and are quite massive, although there are also fresher and lighter shades.
   
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3. Citrus
   Leading notes: orange, lime, grapefruit, lemon, bergamot, yuzu. These flavors include most colognes. The fragrances of this family are bright, cheerful, intense, tonic and at the same time light. Perfectly refreshing and best opened and felt in warm weather.
   
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4. Oriental or Oriental
   Leading notes: spices, musk, resins. These are languid, warm, heavy, rich, intense aromas that give a feeling of luxury. In high concentrations can cause dizziness and headache.
   
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Fragrance families

1. Thorny
   Notes: oak moss, patchouli, labdanum and bergamot. In simple words, spike fragrances are the perfumes of the last century. The key ingredient, oak moss, due to its high allergenicity, was included in the list of components practically prohibited for use, and therefore modern spikes do not resemble their predecessors. That’s why we see so many updated versions of classic fragrances like Chanel.
2. Forage or fern
   Notes: oak moss, bergamot, coumarin, lavender. They are often classified as spikes because of the similarity of the composition, but fouger aromas are more tart, spicy bitter.
   
   
   
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3. Leather
   In a separate family, sometimes skin odors are distinguished - smoky, smoked, bitter. These are usually expensive perfumes, most often male or unisex.
4. Marine or ozone
   Light aromas, moist, cool, with shades of salt and bitterness. Often carry a combination of citrus-aldehyde notes and ambergris.
   
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5. Green.
   Notes: tobacco leaves, wet grass, cut hay. A kind of wet and cool aromas, soft, juicy and fresh. They are similar to the cords and cords, but they are devoid of bitterness.
6. Fruit
   Notes: peach, figs, pear and other sweet fruits. Flavors with warm and sweet notes, close to floral, but much juicier, fresh. It stirs appetite and desire.
   
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7. Aldehyde
   Perfumes whose leading notes were created artificially. They can copy notes from different families, but often have a soapy sound or a cleaner, more direct sound. It is considered fashionable among fans of urbanization.
8. Edible
   This is a relatively new family of fragrances - they are no more than 10 years old. They copy the aroma of any dish, which causes unconditional affection for their owner of all fans of this delicacy. They can smell chocolate, gingerbread, raspberry cheesecake, cheese, kebabs, cotton candy. In general, for special gourmets.
   
   
   
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9. Alcoholic
   Notes: cognac, rum, whiskey, absinthe. These are status perfumes that have the aroma of expensive drinks and allow you to impress a refined and prosperous person. Kilian Vodka on the Rocks Eau de Parfum.
10. Kraft
    These are original and unique aromas, very unusual and shocking. Very appreciated lately, because many people want to smell differently than everyone else. This includes perfume with the smell of gasoline and asphalt, with the aroma of the cemetery, library, new magazine. To make it easier to understand what we are talking about, you can test it in the Byredo Bibliotheque store.
    
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It is very difficult to find among the many fragrances your perfect perfume, which would correspond to your inner world and associated with others. Therefore, do not hesitate to apply different aromas to your skin in stores, analyze what notes you like. And focus not only on whether you like the sound or not, but also on how you feel with it.

We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the difference between perfume, perfume and toilet water.

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