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i am a firm believer that a discovery set is the best way to decide if you want to buy a new perfume. you aren’t rushed and overwhelmed in a store, you can sit with the fragrance on your skin in your own time. you get to learn about a brand’s full offering orrr you can get themed discovery sets based on notes you’re interested in. it’s perfect and the act of sitting down, spraying and labelling blotters is just so fun …. to me at least. and you get to make a more informed decision! it’s a win all round!
Dec 27, 2024

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Getting to try some sample size fragrances for a decent price before you delve into the full size bottle is really where it’s at. Many fragrance websites offer this option, but if you don’t see it on the site, you could try emailing and inquire about samples and whether you can buy any. Sampling some unique and complex fragrances that end up lasting a while, you really get to switch it up.
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echoing a lot of what has already been said… 1. Try on a ton of perfumes. Sephora, department stores, etc have testers. Don’t spray it onto the paper, spray it on your skin and pay attention to how it fades or stays through the day. 2. Think about what you like. Both in general and on you! As you try perfumes you will start to figure out that some notes work and some don’t. I love citrus smells in my house but not on my skin, for example. Gardenia smells awful on me and now I can avoid all those perfumes! Think too about other scents you already like to wear— maybe in hair care or deodorant for example. Looking at the notes in my fave old spice deodorant helped me pick my first perfume! 3. think about the effect you want to have. Do you want the scent to show up when you walk in the room? Do you want it to be a more intimate smell? are there people In your life or workplace with sensitivity you’ll want to pay attention to? Some scents are more piercing, and some have higher sillage Which will make them more noticeable. 4. Dip into social media but don’t take it too seriously. There are tons of perfume tiktokers with huge collections and lots of advice. This can be helpful but ultimately, fragrance is so individualized and you can’t smell it on you nor do most of us have influencer budgets for enormous fragrance collections (also, it’s just not practical imo). 5. If you can afford it, consider buying a discovery set from an independent or niche perfume house. This is a good way to try a bunch of scents and support smaller businesses! if you are interested in more designer mainstream scents, there are a ton of discounted name brand perfumes at tj maxx/marshalls type places, or you can get a rollerball/travel size at sephora to see if a perfume is one you will like wearing daily. most importantly, have fun with it!! Enjoy!!
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I love fragrance so much but finding the perfect one is on par with executing a clinical trial (in my mind). I get the ick from perfumes easily if they’re not 💯 perfect so instead of committing to a full bottle after trying a fragrance once or twice, I often opt for ordering samples. It’s a great way to trial scents, see how they interact with you, and if you‘re obsessed and heartbroken 💔 when the sample is out that’s definitely a sign…
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