When it comes to perfumes......monogamy is a passé, especially when one is surrounded by multitude of tempting fragrances all around.....
Having a well-honed collection of perfumes is the way to go!!
One signature fragrance versus a "wardrobe"
The idea to have one signature fragrance is archaic; people now prefer having a collection, depending on their mood, season or particular occasion. Also, to avoid "olfactive adaptation" phenomenon, where using one signature fragrance gets you desensitized to the perfume, it is always better to have a "WARDROBE." Why not have rich and varied assortments of perfumes for your dressing table, as well as to cater to multi-faceted aspects of your life and personality?
Occasions and the right fragrance
Choosing a fragrance suitable for particular event of occasion is important.
Seasons
Spring is a season of transition, it signifies the emergence of new life. These months are the blossoming months; reminders of new life; rejuvenation; and enriching natural beauty surrounding us. A light floral, citrus, marine fragrance will express the joys of this season.
Your perfume will evaporate too quickly in hot weather. It is better to select fresh citrus, light floral scents and apply them often. Stay away from heavy and overpowering fragrances. Fresh floral and fruity fragrances are often more appropriate in the summer months.
During autumn, life begins to settle and mellow down. This season is decked with the beauties of nature! It is transition between light summer scents and heavier winter scents. Scents, with spices of medium intensity, work best during the warmer seasons.
During the cold season, perfume stays on longer because it evaporates more slowly. Winter is the best time for richer and heavier scents, which will develop more slowly and last longer. The best choice during this season is warm, intimate scents like musk and heavy oriental.
Some things one should know
Our ability to smell and our sensitivity to scents change over short-periods of time -- between morning, afternoon and evening; before and after a meal; as well as over longer periods with changes of season and temperature; hormonal changes; during pregnancy; according to our state of health; and as we grow older. Our sense of smell is directly linked to our emotional state, as well as to genetic patterns that define physical balance and health. Some research suggests that our smell sensitivity declines as we age, so we may tend to prefer stronger, more long lasting scents as we get older. Medical and physiological conditions affect our ability to smell or alter our perception of perfume.
Women tend to switch fragrances due to factors including change of mood, special occasion, and change of season, a friend's recommendation, and popularity of the perfume or something seen in press or TV advertising.
Human skin is a complex organ defined by thickness, moisture content, acidity (pH), oiliness and texture. All of these can change at different times and can affect the way a perfume emanates from the skin. In addition, each person has unique natural scent profile defined genetically. When you find that a perfume smelled great on a friend just doesn't work for you, it may be that your basic skin chemistry is changing the scent, or rather that the perfume does not compliment your own natural scent profile.
Recent research indicates that each person's natural body scent profile ( and perhaps pheromone profile) is a unique and is defined genetically.
Fragrances also interact differently with dry or oily skin. Oily skin, on the other hand, hold on to the top notes longer, and can retain softer scents over time.
