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Steps: |
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Research your personal taste in
fragrance. Do you like to smell lemons, vanilla, roses, musk? |
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Ask the woman wearing the intriguing scent of
freesia what her perfume is called. |
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Think of fragrances in the same
way you think of music: top, middle and base notes. Note that
a top note is what you smell first; citrus and light spices
are the first smells to evaporate. |
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Focus on your favorite smells and
take that knowledge to the fragrance counter, where a skillful
salesperson will lead you in the right direction. Clean linens,
tea, grapefruit, citronella candles, vanilla beans, or even
rainwater will be hints. |
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Apply a scent and wait 10 minutes. Remember
to spray on pulse points, where skin is warmest, for the best
diffusion of scent. |
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Sniff the test spot again. Still like it? Chances
are you'll like it tomorrow, but keep in mind that as the top
and middle notes evaporate, you're left with the heaviest oils. |
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Ask for a wrapped package when you make your
decision. |
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Tips:
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Clear your nose with coffee beans
while testing a lot of different perfumes; ask for them at the
counter. |
| Some women like a cleaner, citrusy smell for
casual wear, and a muskier fragrance for special occasions. |
| Remember that the less you expose the perfume
or cologne to the air, the longer it will last. |
| Navigate through your choices. In
the order of highest to lowest concentration of oils, and therefore
from most to least expensive: perfume, eau de parfum, eau de
toilette, eau de cologne and body splash. |
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Warnings: |
| Shop at a reputable store for the freshest,
most genuine perfumes. |
| Ask a store about return policies. |