how to pick a signature scent
(from a previous sephora employee hehe)
Finding your own signature scent is such a power move imo. The research behind scent is so interesting, and it has the potential to impact your life in so many positive ways. Scent is the first thing I pick up on, and I always notice when someone smells good; man or woman. With this it holds a lot of power. Having a personal scent not only brings you a lot of confidence, but it separates you from everyone else. You are entirely more memorable, and I believe it can enhance your essence.
There are 3 structures when it comes to notes in perfume/cologne. The top notes, heart notes, and base notes. Top notes are typically lighter, and last fairly short. Typically these notes are what you smell right away. The heart notes make up the majority of the perfume consisting of oils. These notes are fruity/floral, and are fuller-bodied. Base notes create the foundation for the fragrance, and typically last hours after applying. All of these are used to form fragrances, and it is a good thing to know when you are looking for a balanced fragrance!
There are also 4 main fragrance families to choose from:
Warm/Spicy
Earthy/Woody
Fresh
Floral
It is important to note that fragrances effect everyone’s ph levels differently meaning that some scents may smell different on you than your friend. Experimenting is the best way I’ve found my scents. Next time you are in Sephora or Ulta try spraying a scant directly on one wrist, and another scent on your other wrist, so you can see how they react with your ph levels!
Here are some options: (note: I listed mainly high end perfumes, but there is an amzaing website called Dossier perfumes that create dupes for high end fragrances!! They are super affordable and smell almost identical to the real thing)
WARM/SPICY:
YSL Black Opium (sephora)
Midnight Cafe ( fav scent from targets perfume line!!)
Good Girl (sephora; was my signature scent FOR YEARS)
Prada Candy (sephora)
KAYALI Amber (sephora)
Hypnotic Poison Dior (love this one)
EARTHY/WOODY:
Replica By The Fireplace (sephora)
Glossier You (sephora)
Julliette Has A Gun
Santal 33 (online and select stores)
Philosophy Fresh Cream (ulta)
FRESH:
Clean Reserve (sephora)
Replica Bubble Bath (sephora)
Dolce & Gabbanna Light Blue (personal fav fresh scent)
Cloud By Ari (ulta; love this one!!)
Daisy Dream (slight floral notes)
Clean Rain (sephora)
FLORAL:
Burberry Her ( ALL TIME FAV!!! Current signature scent)
Gucci Bloom ( the light pink one smells the best imo! this was my hs scent)
Versache Bright Crystal ( a classic)
Miss Dior ( another classic!)
Flowerbomb (sephora/ulta)
Ari by Ariana Grande ( I still love this one IDCCC)