Scent Profiles Explained: How to Pick Fragrances Without Smelling Them

Scent Profiles Explained: How to Pick Fragrances Without Smelling Them

Let’s face it: since the trend of online shopping has kicked off, going to a mall or a store to shop for basic things has become tiresome. After all, isn’t online shopping much easier? Not only does it save time and commuting costs, but it also allows you to peacefully handpick your favorite items from the comfort of your home or office. 

Luckily, over time, most of us have learned the art of online shopping when it comes to purchasing clothes, jewelry, groceries, etc. But is it possible to buy perfume in a similar way?  

After all, isn’t it necessary to try and smell a perfume before buying it? Here are some tips and tricks that will help you buy your favorite branded perfumes in Kuwait without smelling them.

Check Out The Reviews:

The first step is to read up on the reviews of the perfume you are interested in purchasing. Heard of a new popular scent? Like the fragrance, a friend or colleague was wearing? Simply do a little research to find out what others are saying. Is it a long lasting perfume, or does the fragrance disappear after a few hours? Only honest reviews will be able to answer all your queries.

Learn the Keywords

All perfume bottles or online descriptions include specific words that reveal the character of the scent. For instance, descriptions like ‘bold’ or ‘intense’ indicate that the perfume will be strong and woody. A description such as “summery’ or ‘fresh’ specifies that the perfume is floral and cool – a scent that should be worn in the daytime.

Find out What You Like

To identify the best perfumes for men that will strike your fancy, take a look at a few of the perfumes you already own. What are the top notes, middle notes, and bottom notes of your favorite perfume? 

Take a look at its description and spot which fragrance group the perfume belongs to, as well as the keywords used to describe it. Something light and breezy is definitely not your type if the perfumes you already own are ‘spicy’ or ‘dark.’

Understand the Fragrance Strength

Figuring out how strong a perfume is without smelling it is actually super easy. All you have to do is understand the labels written on the scent you are interested in purchasing. Pick up any perfume bottle, and you will see terms such as Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Cologne written on it. These are the magic words that are used to illustrate the strength of the perfume. 

For instance, Eau de Parfum is the strongest type of perfume, containing 20% of perfume oil and lasting up to 8 hours. 

Eau de Toilette comes in second, with around 5 to 15% perfume oil. This means the perfume’s scent isn’t strong, making it perfect for individuals who don’t like strong, overpowering scents. 

However, Eau de Cologne is the lightest of the lot, with 2-4% perfume oil. This means the scent is likely to fade away in 2 to 3 hours, and you may need to spray again at regular intervals.

It is Better To Buy a Perfume Tester First

Did an expensive perfume catch your fancy? Are you unsure of spending an exorbitant amount without smelling the fragrance first? In this case, all you need to do is purchase a smaller bottle first. This way, you can test the perfume for a few days and determine if it’s worth investing in. Several perfumes in Kuwait also have testers available for sale.

Learn More About The Fragrance Families

Perfume scents are usually created by merging different fragrance families. However, there will always be one fragrance family that will be overpowering the others. Don’t worry; the fragrance families are fairly simple to understand and are written in the ingredients of every perfume. 

The four fragrance families found in perfumes are fresh, floral, oriental, and woody. The floral family is made up of fragrances such as rose, jasmine, and lily, whereas oriental scents have notes of vanilla, amber, and spice. The woody family, on the other hand, includes cedar, sandalwood, and patchouli. It is also crucial to analyze the notes of the fragrance to understand which fragrance family is overshadowing the others. For instance, the top notes are the initial scent of a perfume, and the middle notes take a little time to develop and are the core of the scent. Base notes, on the other hand, are the ones that last the longest and are considered to be the foundation of every perfume. Once these notes are understood, predicting the scent of any perfume in the world becomes fairly simple.

Are you interested in experimenting with a new scent? Head on to Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfume’s online store and use all the tricks you have learned.