Signature Scents, Perfume Top Tips...

When it comes to perfumes I like to stick to what I know. It takes me AGES to choose a new perfume if I am looking to branch out a bit. There are only 4 perfumes I wear, and it depends on the occasion.

1. YSL - Elle

A beautifully rich fragrance that is quite strong, blending both woody and floral scents together to create a really strong, alluring musk. Too much can be overpowering, so wear with caution. I tend to wear this if I'm going to a bar or out for cocktails and want to feel a little more grown up.

2. Van Cleef & Arpels- Oriens

My must have fragrance at the moment. This is my signature scent.  The bottle is what drew me to it at first, and the scent did not disappoint. It's a mysterious scent, smelling different on some days. You can smell a woody undertone, mixed in with what I can only describe as juicy berries. Irresistible. I wear this on a regular basis, the boyfriend loves it.

3. Givenchy - Very Irrestible

This was a gift from my brother, so I hadn't actually picked this one myself. It was just lucky that I liked it! It is an unusual scent for me. Quite sweet, which I usually HATE in perfumes, but its balanced well with 10 different roses scents blended, and being a limited edition fragrance, I feel a little bit cooler that I own it. I try not to use it too often, but it is lovely for casual evenings out, or even daytime use, and would be great in the summer.

4. Dior - J'adore

This is the most feminine fragrance I own. An absolute classic, with its distinctive bottle and recognisable scent. It is more popular within the older generation, but I love it none the less. The main reason I like it is because my mum wears it, and my mum always smells divine. It's fruity, floral and fresh with hints of Jasmine and roses. Could a perfume get any more feminine? I wear this on really special occasions where I want people to respect me and make myself appear older. 

There's nothing worse than being at a super posh event and some woman rocks up smelling of Britney Spears shit fragrance. The way you smell leaves a lasting impression. I can't tell you how many times I've been at work and served a customer, and I've changed my attitude towards them just because they smelt good. It's a little weird, yes, but it is one of the primary senses, so its got to be pleasing, right?

My top tips for selecting a fragrance?

1. Take your time! don't rush through the perfume counters. Enjoy yourself.
2. Don't go by trends. Just because your friend wears it, it doesn't mean it will smell good on you or work with your natural scent.
3. Smell something in between. Many shops offer you a pot of coffee beans to smell to cleanse your nose of the previous perfume you have sniffed. It works wonderfully and helps you to get the true smell out.
4. Try before you buy. Spray some on, give it a sniff and do the rest of your shopping. The scent of perfume changes over time. You don't want to be spending bundles of money on a perfume that wears of quickly and looses its potency in the matter of an hour. Also, give it time to mix with your natural scent. No perfume smells the same on two people because of this.

Hope this helps!

Becky xo