Fragrance Basics

Choosing The Right Fragrance for You

Choosing a new fragrance can be fun or it can be confusing.

Follow these basic steps and you are sure to find something that you will love.

1. Know the style of fragrance that you prefer.

The six main types of fragrance are

1. Florals – sweet, romantic and feminine with the scent of a particular flower or a blend of flowers.

2. Citrus- tangy and fresh

3. Orientals- intense and exotic fragrances with scents of musk, vanilla and spices.

4. Oceanic or Water – these resemble the scent of the sea.

5. Greens- fresh energetic perfumes that remind you of the outdoors.

6. Woodsy-Clean fresh scents with hints of bark, moss and other forest things.

You may even like different types of scents in different seasons.

2. Next, sample a different fragrance whenever you are out and about and have the opportunity.

3. Try it on your wrist where you can smell it several times through out the day after applying it.

4. Don’t smell it immediately after applying it as you may smell the alcohol most strongly at first.

5. The fragrance will change over time as most fragrances have 3 layers – a top note, middle note and base note.

You need to sniff it at different stages to make sure that you enjoy it after it settles on you.

Remember what you have tried and see what it is like on you a few hours after trying it. If the scent has disappeared it may not be right for you.


Bvlgari 457730 Mini EDP .17 oz


Bvlgari 457730 Mini EDP .17 oz



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Beyonce Heat Eau De Parfum By Beyonce for Women, 3.4 Oz


Beyonce Heat Eau De Parfum By Beyonce for Women, 3.4 Oz


$27.49


Beyonce Heat Perfume by Beyonce, Singer, actress, and one of the most famous performers in the world has her own fragrance. This is a vanilla oriental for women that sizzles -glamorous, confident and seductive. Top notes of are sweet with a bite—red vanilla-orchid, magnolia, neroli and peach. A sultry heart of honeysuckle, almond and musky cream, leads to the base notes of sequoia wood, tonka an…

Escape By Calvin Klein - Aftershave Balm 6.7 Oz


Escape By Calvin Klein – Aftershave Balm 6.7 Oz


$16.90


launched by the design house of calvin klein in 1993, escape by calvin klein is classified as a flowery fragrance. this masculine scent posesses a blend of: mandarin, apple, plum, peach, rose and sandalwood. it is recommended for daytime wear….

Paris Hilton Heiress by Paris Hilton Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 oz


Paris Hilton Heiress by Paris Hilton Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 oz


$28.55


It has top notes of passion fruit, orange, peach granita, and champagne mimosa. With middle notes consisting of star jasmine, tiare flower, ylang-ylang, honeysuckle, dewberry blossom, and grenadine. Then base notes of violet leaf, vetiver, tonka, and blonde woods….

Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka


Lolita Lempicka Lolita Lempicka



Lolita Lempicka is an enchanting and alluring fragrance that gently balances the sweetness of ivy leaves and aniseed with delicate violet and iris root, and finishes with a smooth hint of vanilla and musk. This sensual fragrance is pure, light, and endearing.Notes:Ivy Leaves, Aniseed, Amarena Heart, Violets, Iris Roots, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk.Style:A sensual, romantic, and enchanting …


Casmir by Chopard for Women


Casmir by Chopard for Women



Launched by the design house of Chopard in 1991, CASMIR by Chopard possesses a blend of woodsy sandalwood and patchouli, with lower notes of fresh citrus, melons and peaches. It is recommended for casual wear….


Victoria's Secret Dream Angels Halo Angel Touch Lotion, 8.4 fl oz


Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Halo Angel Touch Lotion, 8.4 fl oz


$12.39


Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Halo Angel Touch Lotion, 8.4 fl oz…

BURBERRY FOR WOMEN BY BURBERRY, EDP SPRAY 3.3 OZ BEIGE BOX,(CLASSIC FRAGRANCE)


BURBERRY FOR WOMEN BY BURBERRY, EDP SPRAY 3.3 OZ BEIGE BOX,(CLASSIC FRAGRANCE)


$141.00


DescriptionThis Burberry For Women/Burberry fragrance was introduced by Burberry in 1996. This is a 3.3 OZ Eau de Perfume spray. Perfume notes include: black currant, green apple, peach, jasmine, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla.Model No. BFWES33…

OPIUM by Yves Saint Laurent Gift Set -- 1.6 oz Eau De Toiltette Spray 2.5 oz Body Moisturizer 2.5 oz Shower Gel Bag Women


OPIUM by Yves Saint Laurent Gift Set — 1.6 oz Eau De Toiltette Spray 2.5 oz Body Moisturizer 2.5 oz Shower Gel Bag Women


$99.00


Created by the design house of Yves Saint Laurent in 1977 Opium is classified as a refined oriental soft fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of rose carnation sandalwood pepper lily of the valley and clove….

Contradiction By Calvin Klein Eau-de-parfume Spray, 1.7 Ounce


Contradiction By Calvin Klein Eau-de-parfume Spray, 1.7 Ounce


$20.68


Contradiction is a complex blend of ingredients chosen for their individual clarity and ability to harmonize. The exhilarating freshness gives way to vibrant textural florals wrapped in a sheer blanket of soft warmth and femininity….


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