Joanna James
Perfumes have that indescribable ability to transport one to an entirely new world. The right perfume can even boost your confidence, and some may even offer you relief in times of utter distress. So here are a few tips for you to find your perfect match – your perfect perfume match!
Perfume oils have that potential to smell quite beautiful – however, they need the constant application to retain that smell, and who in the world has time for that! And they also pose the same threat that wax-based perfumes do to your clothes, and leaving unsightly patches on your posh wardrobe is surely isn't worth it, now, is it?
Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Cologne have average concentrations of 15-20%, 10%, and 5% respectively, which makes them less concentrated than actual perfume. Eau de Parfum is quite popular among lovers of perfume in Sri Lanka as they come with affordable prices and bloom quite beautifully during the course of a day. The other two options are quite light and may require occasional reapplication but if what you're looking for is a mild layer of fragrance at just the right moment, they may work wonderfully for you.
People are different, and the scent preferences are as different and unique as them. What works for someone else may not work for you entirely; in fact, some of the scents might actually give you a headache. So, it's quite important that you identify with a particular scent that sits well with you. For example, studies have found that peppermint is a natural memory booster and that floral and jasmine scents could actually develop one's reaction time. This may not be true to you, but it would be interesting to try out! Why not select something you like from online retailers such as Urban.lk during this pandemic! Probably you might even find a perfume that helps getting rid of those nasty pandemic blues!
It's quite a common misconception that the longer you're able to smell a particular fragrance on your own skin, the better it is, in terms of longevity. However, this is not usually the case! If you can still sense a lingering scent even after 15 minutes of application, then it'll likely something that would give you a headache in the long run. Instead, once you stop sensing the smell, ask someone else to smell it for you, and if they do, it might be the one for you!
Once you find the perfect perfume fit for you, you should also practice correct spraying habits. You should avoid over-spraying at all costs, especially if you're at work! Too much fragrance can give someone else a headache if they have to constantly hang around you. Just dap a bit behind your ears or at the base of your throat and it'll do its job for the rest of the day.
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