There are many ways to express our personalities – fashion being one of the most effective ways to communicate our style and preferences. But scent is an extension of style and a subtle way to convey what we like. If you’re looking for a signature scent, or for one to wear with your every mood, check out the different types of scents below and see how they relate to your style.
There are 8 types of perfume scents:
1) Citrus – Just as you might imagine, this is a crisp, clean scent with the tangy essence of citrus fruits.
2) Floral – These are sweet, light, flower-based scents with a feminine appeal.
3) Fruity – The fruity fragrances are still feminine but with a bit more personality. The apple, peach, and berry notes often blended with floral scents for more intrigue.
4) Green – The green scents are fresh and clean and often reminiscent of leaves and grass. They have a sporty and energetic feel to them.
5) Oceanic – These scents are newer concoctions based on synthetic blends of compounds to make notes that remind us of the ocean and mountains.
6) Oriental – These scents are exotic blends of earthy, warm and musky notes. Sometimes mixed with florals, these scents are bold and mysterious.
7) Spicy – Think spicy like cinnamon, pepper and cloves – almost like kitchen scents. These scents are warm and inviting.
8) Woody – Inspired by the outdoors, woody notes are derived from bark and moss. These are a bit on the masculine side but can work in a feminine way when blended with berry or amber undertones.
So if you’re feeling…
Romantic/Sensual: Try Floral, Spicy and Oriental scents like Prada Amber or Yves Saint Laurent Opium
Flirty: Try Fruity and Floral scents like Marc Jacobs Splash: Apple or Chanel No. 5
Adventurous: Try Oriental, Oceanic, and Woody scents like Dior Poison, Giorgio Beverly Hills, or Gucci Envy Me
Easygoing/Laid Back: Try Green scents like Prada Infusion d’ Iris or Bvlgari Green Tea
Sporty – Try Green or Woody scents like Chanel No. 19 or Ralph Loren Romance
