We've all heard it before "first impressions count". But is your perfume saying the right things about you? When wanting to create the right impression we think about what to wear and we take care with our makeup and ensure that our hair and nails are well groomed. But how often do we consider the impression that our fragrance projects? It is not difficult to select the right perfume; it's just that we don't often give much thought to what our perfume says about us.
If you don't know a base note from a top note or a chypre from a floral oriental, here's an easy guide to which perfume to wear and when. Perfumes have their own personality. Choosing a fragrance with a personality that matches the mood that you want to project will help to reinforce the impression that you want to create. What do you want your perfume to say about you? If you want to give a romantic impression try one of these romantic fragrances.
Cacharel Amor Amor, Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman, Hilary Duff With Love, Prada Tendre, Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb, Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely. To create an impression of sophistication, choose one of these elegant perfumes. Chanel Allure, Chanel Coco, Prada EDP, Chanel No.5, DKNY Woman. Create a sensuous impression with any of these seductive fragrances. Agent Provocateur, Armani Code, Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy, D&G The One, Lancôme Attraction.
Fragrances reminiscent of youthfulness and innocence include Anna Sui Dolly Girl, Britney Spears Believe, Ghost Serenity, Kenzo Flowers and Theirry Mugler Angel. A more flirtatious image is created with a lively, cheeky fragrance like Boss Femme, Britney Spears Fantasy, Calvin Klein IN2U, Dior Cherie, Vera Wang Princess or YSL Young Sexy Lovely For a chic scent choose from YSL Elle, Armani City Glam, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, Gucci Envy, Miss Dior or Stella McCartney Stella EDP. Finally, to leave a lasting impression of a touch of the mystery choose one of these exotic fragrances; Lancome Tresor, Boss Intense, Clinique Aromatics Elixir, Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise or J.Lo Live.
Penny writes for Beauty Counter Direct, who offer a wide range of designer fragrances for women at discount prices.