While some prefer it fruity and sweet, others opt for a tart note: we are talking about perfumes. For many women, reaching for the bottle is a matter of course and simply part of their morning routine. Without their scent, they don't feel completely styled. Others, in turn, choose a perfume specifically for certain occasions. However, which brand you choose depends not only on personal taste. The budget also plays a decisive role. You can save money by specifically looking for promotions on fragrances from Chloe, Chanel or other brands.
Things to know about fragrance
Every perfume consists not just of one ingredient, but on the contrary, of many different components. The composition is made up of various nuances that make the perfume unique. Anyone who has dealt intensively with the subject of perfumes knows that every product does not always smell the same. This is due to the special fragrance progression that designers work on for a long time before the new creation comes onto the market:
- The top note: It can be smelled upon the first spray and is therefore very intense. However, it is characterized by volatile fragrance substances. This means that the top note has already evaporated after a few minutes.
- This is followed by the first fragrance phase. It represents the actual character of the perfume and lasts for several hours.
- The base note ensures that you can still perceive a faint scent in the evening, many hours after application.
Good quality perfumes therefore last for several hours. The type of perfume is also decisive for how long you can enjoy the delicate note. Most intense perfumes contain 30 to 40 percent fragrance substances. Extrait Parfum still has 20 to 30 percent fragrance substances. Eau de Cologne, on the other hand, evaporates relatively quickly with three to eight percent fragrance substances. In return, products with fewer fragrance substances are significantly cheaper than intense perfumes.
Suitable fragrances for every type
Anyone looking around in a drugstore doesn't know where to start testing because of all the bottles. Apparently, there are more fragrances today than ever before. But first of all, you should ask yourself for what occasion you want to buy a new perfume. Different products are suitable for everyday life than for a big evening appearance. When visiting a ball or the theater, the note can certainly be stronger, while it is better to appear in a delicate scent in the office. In addition, some women wear a different scent in winter than in summer. Another important decision criterion is the outfit. A fruity perfume goes well with a sporty look, while dignified fragrance notes, e.g. from Givenchy, would be appropriate for a little black dress. Especially in summer, floral scents and perfumes with citrus notes are ideal. They are usually infused with orange blossom, rose, or jasmine and smell almost like summer. Oriental scents seem more mysterious. Experts call perfumes that have been enriched with woods, moss, or citrus notes 'Chypre'. Anyone who chooses a gourmand scent chooses, as the name suggests, a fragrance that is based on food. They often smell of caramel, vanilla, and chocolate. They are not to everyone's taste, as the sweet scent does not suit every type. Winter scents are often more tart than those perfumes created for the summer. During the cold season, musk, cinnamon, or pepper are particularly suitable as fragrance notes.
Saving tips for buying perfume
Manufacturers need months, if not years, to develop a new perfume. Countless designers work together until the new fragrance is ready and can be presented to the public. For all the work that goes into it, the producers naturally want to be paid. This is one reason why brand perfumes are among the most expensive cosmetic items on the market. But even when buying renowned fragrances, you can save money if you compare prices and don't buy a bottle on impulse. The large drugstore chains have favorable offers, especially on special occasions. For example, there are often discounts on all or selected fragrances before Christmas or Mother's Day. At this time, perfume is particularly popular as a gift, and the chains want to motivate customers to buy even more. Another way to save money when buying perfume is to order the bottles online. There are online shops from both drugstore chains and retailers that specialize in the sale of cosmetics. They can therefore offer perfumes at low prices because they do not have to maintain branches. Often these small online shops consist only of a warehouse and a few employees. The savings can be passed on directly to the customer. No matter where you buy perfumes online, it is important not only to compare the item prices but also to take a look at the shipping costs. They also apply when shopping on the Internet. Sometimes delivery fees are waived from a minimum order value. It is therefore worth buying two or more perfumes at once.
