Fragrance has become very much a part of the overall beauty regimen of most women. There are literally hundreds of scents available in today’s marketplace and each year, dozens of celebrities introduce even more. Now there are stores where people can go to make their own customized blends. With so much to choose from, it can be a daunting task trying to find just the right scent.
Fragrances come in a variety of concentrations that range from light and airy to bold and impudent. They include oils, eau de parfums, perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes. Each of those varieties, in turn, come in various sprays, mists, solids, and liquids, multiplying the number of scent choices and further muddying the fragrant waters. So where does someone begin to find the right fragrance?
More oil content will last longer
The first step in the process to locating the right fragrance choice is to determine what you want from your scent. If you want a strong scent that holds its fragrance throughout the day, then you might choose oil. Those in the fashion, cosmetics or beauty industries often opt for this choice because they want their scents to linger, keeping them in the forefront of everyone’s minds. However, women working as a professional may want to shy away from these heavy scents that can turn colleagues into enemies quickly.
Perfumes are roughly between 30 and 40 percent fragrant oil. The heavy concentration of fragrant compounds in perfume keeps the scent from being too overpowering by evaporating within an hour of application. Virtually any woman might choose a perfume for a special occasion; however, it isn’t recommended for regular daytime wear.
Eau de parfum is even less oil heavy than perfume, at fewer than 20 percent in fragrant compounds. While it makes an immediate impression, it doesn’t consume the air around it, making it a perfect choice for night time or any special occasion.
Eau de toilette is usually made up of anywhere between 75 to 85 percent alcohol. Because of this, the fragrance of an eau de toilette is much lighter in nature and can be worn for both day or night.
Cologne is the least heavy fragrance form with usually less than 7 percent of aromatic compounds. It is the fragrance choice of women who want to wear some kind of scent 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Light can be right
If you don’t want to have multiple scents for different occasions, the best option is to choose the lightest scent with which you can live. It is much easier to spray on more fragrance throughout the day if it is required than it is to remove a heavy scent that refuses to fade. Women in professional and administrative positions should always opt for the lightest scent possible, keeping in mind that their colleagues may not be as fond of their chosen fragrance as they themselves are.
