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Choosing the Right Perfume for You
If you ask me, there are two types of women. Those who wear perfume, and those who don't. I've always been one of the ones that do. I remember sitting in my mother's room, watching with rapt attention as she carefully applied a drop of Ombre Rose behind each ear. Another one of her favorites was Magie Noir. She also sometimes wore Emeraude, Chanel No 5, and Ciara. Come to think of it, I'd say she favored rich, heady chypres that reeked of sophistication and presence. Although I snuck a drop or two out of her prized perfume bottles at times to dab on my own wrists, now that I'm a grown woman I don't favor the strong scents that my mother does. I'm more of a light green floral type of girl.
*** Fashion Ideas *** On beauty cosmetics... Beauty care product eye creams can now be used to help the very delicate skin around this area by reducing and swelling and signs of aging like lines but improving the elasticity of the skin in this region. Often forgotten, water is an important aspect that provides many beneficial properties to help the skin, like hydration and removing unwanted toxins. The health of your skin should not be underestimated, not just for vanity reasons but for our overall health as it is a barrier against the elements, pollution and disease.
In order to choose the right perfume, it helps to understand the different categories that are used to group fragrances. Let's take a look, shall we?
Floral: Just as the name suggests, flowers are the main attraction here. My favorite floral fragrance happens to be a very affordable find released by Coty in the 1990's called L'effleur. Other great florals include Calvin Klein's Eternity, Tea Rose, and Jessica McClintock, to name a few.
Fruity: If you love fruity smells, then this category is for you. Go for the crisp apple of Donna Karan's Be Delicious, or blend your own scent with the delightful oils from The Body Shop. They have great fruity perfumes like Strawberry, Peach and Satsuma that can be worn alone or mixed together.
Oriental: Spicy is the buzzword here. Think rich, pungent and sensual. Opium is an example of an classic Oriental fragrance. I also like Estee Lauder Youth Dew, another tried and true choice.
Citrus: Clinique Happy is probably the best example I can think of for a fragrance that's primarily citrus in nature. Citrus fragrances are cheerful and light, and contain notes like lemon, grapefruit, lime and tangerine.
Green: Green fragrances are reminiscent of fresh-cut grass, rolling meadows and fresh, earthy leaves. I would say that the Demeter fragrance company makes my favorite green fragrance, a gorgeous concoction they call Greenhouse. Other great greens include Calyx and Chanel No. 19.
Chypre: Chypres are warm and woodsy. If you want a fragrance with presence, try such chypres as Chanel No. 5, Ciara, Miss Dior, and Ivoire.
Marine: This category of fragrances invokes the crisp, beachy scent of ocean water. CK One and Calvin Klein Escape both contain marine elements. The marine category is fairly new to the world of perfume, therefore there aren't as many marine scents to choose from as there would be in say, the floral category.
*** Fashion Ideas *** About skin tanning and fragrance... It has been the advent of safer fake tanning methods that has allowed people to enjoy that tanned look all year round. Technology has come to the rescue to an industry that is having problems, owing to the rise in cases of skin cancer, with some newer techniques that pose less danger. Of course it was only a matter of time before the spray tanning system became popular owing to how quick it is. Whilst sun tan creams and lotions have been popular for many years, the spray system seems to give a more consistent and natural looking color.
Often, fragrances are combinations of these different categories. For example, there are fruity florals, green florals, florientals, and other combinations. The best advice I can give is to sample as many perfumes as it takes until you finally sniff the perfect one. It's out there somewhere!
Copyright 2006 Frances Coleman - All Rights Reserved
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