The Beginner’s Guide to Women’s Fragrances
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I’ll start by saying, I am not a fragrance guru and only became seriously interested in them within the last year or but I’ve fallen in love after learning what I like and understanding what it means to go on a fragrance journey. I remember turning 25 a few years back and thinking it’s time for my ‘grown woman’ fragrance and without a clue, I bought Gucci Flora because one of my favorite Youtubers/Influencers loved it. It’s literally been sitting on my dresser collecting dust. I’ve sprayed it twice a year since, if that. Long story short, your nose is yours! It’s important to learn what you enjoy and what works well with your body chemistry along with the best season to wear it.
Types of Fragrances
You will typically find the fragrances will fall into one of the four categories while sometimes overlapping; fresh, floral, warm, and or woody.
Fresh
When you think about fresh fragrances, think light/clean, water, and citrus scents. This means they will usually be lighter in scent without a heavy and overpowering feel to them. You can also find skin scents in the category as well, especially when you’re looking for something soft. Below are a few of my favorites:
Floral
The name says it all! If you love the smell of flowers, then you’ll want to check out this category, search for notes of roses, jasmine and lilies! I recommend the following:
Idôle Now Eau De Parfum (try the regular version for a softer smell)
Warm & Spicy
Black Opium, YSL Libre Intense, Kayali Vanilla 28
The warm and spicy section is my favorite! It reminds me of warmth, sensual vibes, and a good time. Date night fragrances will be found in this category!
Sweet & Fruity
The super sweet fragrances usually cater to a younger crowd but every now and then you’ll find one that is worth having in your collection! Here are some of my favorites:
As a reminder, fragrances are subjective, what one person likes another may hate. Your body chemistry plays a huge part in how a fragrance projects. I can’t wait to explore fragrances with you all and find more to share! The next time you’re out, stop by your local fragrance counter and smell!