What smell suits me. How do you know before buying that a perfume suits you? Three simple rules! Perfumes should be divided into three categories

Choosing your own perfume- one of the most difficult tasks in the choice of cosmetics. So, if everything is very clear with powder or blush - I chose the right color, and “it's in the bag” - then this will not work with perfume.

Often there are situations when the smell I like spirits “at 100”, but over time you realize that this is “not yours”. To determine "not your" perfume at the testing stage, pay attention to the following important points.

1. Headache or neck pain

Before you buy a new perfume, or eau de parfum, or toilet water, they need to be properly tested. Namely, to come to the store, and from the test strip apply the fragrance to your neck and wrists. The first sign that a fragrance doesn't suit you is the onset of a headache or a feeling of heaviness in the neck a few hours after applying the perfume. This reaction is caused by the components of the aroma, which for some reason do not like your body.

The thing is that we cannot know in advance our reaction to certain components of the smell, therefore, unfortunately, it is impossible to determine that some component will cause a headache just by reading the composition. Check in advance.

2. Irritability

Another sign that perfume, or eau de parfum, or eau de toilette is not right for you is the appearance of irritability or mood swings some time after applying them. Smells have a very big impact on the human body. And quite often the cause of our negative manifestations is quite, it would seem, a pleasant aroma.

So be careful - if on the day of testing new perfumes your mood has deteriorated for no particular reason, then it is probably better to prefer a different fragrance.

3. Lack of comfort

Experts say that if, after applying a perfume, its smell ceases to be felt after a while, then it is ideal. If you can clearly feel the notes of aroma all day long, then this means that some component strongly irritates the olfactory receptors. It is better to refuse such a fragrance.

There are also cases when a new smell seems to “sit” well, but you are simply uncomfortable with it. Some hope that this feeling will pass with time, but, alas, this is not the case. If there is discomfort (uncertainty, a desire to change the fragrance, etc.), then it is better not to experiment, because the right fragrances immediately “fall” on the skin, give pleasure and become our continuation.

Finally, some very practical advice.

The day you test a new fragrance, give up any diets - on this day you just need to eat normally. This is due to the fact that some flavors cause hunger and if you do not eat, you can feel bad, much more than with a normal bout of hunger. In addition, an unbalanced diet simply distorts the perception of smells. and it may be simply impossible to choose “your” fragrance in this state.

And if you are still in search of yourself, use a few tips when choosing a perfume. Don't buy perfume just because you like it on someone else. Each person smells the same fragrance differently. It depends on the body odour. And between getting to know the spirits and buying them, 3-4 hours should pass. During this time, all his notes will be revealed, and you will understand whether you like their scale or annoy. And do not spare 5 minutes - pass our test. In it, we took into account all the recommendations of psychologists regarding the choice of their spirits.

Answer the test questions

1. What color combination do you like best?

A Blue with gold.
B Pink with purple.
C Dark blue with white.

2. A bouquet of 51 roses is delivered to your home. The sender's name was not specified. Your actions?

A You call your best friend and tell them about the surprise.
B You feel a little bewildered. It would be much nicer to know who the bouquet is from.
C You are euphoric! And it looks like you can guess who this mysterious stranger is.

3. If you could go on vacation right now, which place would you choose:

A Tenerife.
B Morocco.
C Ibiza.

4. If a perfumer created a fragrance exclusively for you, what would you name it?

A"Flowers of Happiness"
B"Black Panther".
C"I".

5. If you made a bouquet for yourself, then what flowers would be there without fail:

A Cream roses.
B Bush chrysanthemums.
C Orchids.

6. If you had to describe your personality in one word, then you are nature:

A Romantic.
B Temperamental.
C Lover of experiments.

7. Which of these essential oils do you like the most?

A Lavender.
B Peppermint.
C Sage.

8. If a loved one decided to give you perfume, then he would make the strongest impression if:

A Gave perfume along with expensive champagne.
B He put a luxurious fragrance in a nondescript package.
C Put them in a heart shaped velvet box.

9. For you, perfume is:

A object of desire.
B The ability to feel more sexy.
C Nice memories.

10. Close your eyes. What smell do you like the most right now?

A Roses after the rain.
B Coniferous forest.
C Bazaar with the aroma of spices poured into the air.

For an accurate result

When you read the question, do not think long about the answer. And even more so, do not try to guess the “correct” option. Answer the first thing that comes to mind. Count which answers (A, B or C) you got more and find out about your ideal fragrance.

East (A)

You are bright, passionate and temperamental nature. Light and barely perceptible aroma will simply be lost on you. Therefore, your choice is a rich oriental perfume with rare and expensive notes of oud, sandalwood, rose absolute. He will draw attention to you with his eccentricity.

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Eau de Parfum Dear Rose La Favorite. Price for 100 ml 7200 rub.*

Eau de Parfum Montale Honey Aoud. Price 50 ml RUB 8200*

Eau de Parfum Maison Françis Kurkdjian OUD satin mood. Price on request.

Floral-fruity (V)

With a light personality like yours, a heavy perfume is out of place. You will not create a harmonious pair with them, it will seem that you exist separately from each other. Therefore, your choice is sunny, light and playful perfumes with notes of flowers and fruits: jasmine, orange blossom, pineapple, fig.

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Eau de toilette bruno banani Woman. Price for 60 ml RUB 2286*

Eau de toilette Antonio Banderas Her Secret Game. Price for 80 ml 1425 rub.*

Eau de toilette Elie Saab Le Parfum Resort Collection. Price for 50 ml 4120 rub.*

Woody-musky (C)

Your subtle nature requires more than just perfume. It should be a fragrance with a feeling of "innuendo": so that others would like to figure out who you really are: strong or vulnerable, dreamer or realist. Your choice - perfumes with notes of cedar, vetiver, rose.

Sit in place? Not your story! Like everything banal and predictable. You will never get lost in the crowd, and with the right perfume you can stand out even more. We advise you not to pass by the following novelties. First, try Killer Honey, Neotantric Fragrances (1), a floral scent generously spiced (as it turns out, pepper and ylang-ylang are a very energizing combination). Secondly, Souffle des Indes, Comptoir Sud Pacifique (4), in which notes of Indian spices, bergamot, jasmine and vanilla are intricately intertwined - a rich and multifaceted combination (we recommend wearing it in the evening: it sounds magical and mega-sexual on the skin heated during the day). Thirdly, be sure to get acquainted with our favorite - the fragrance with the provocative name What We Do in Paris is Secret from the fashion brand A Lab on Fire (5). We promise: you will definitely not go unnoticed even at the most crowded party. The scent leaves an unusual honey-floral trail, sharpness and sex appeal, which are added with notes of lychee, tonka bean, musk and resin of the Brazilian Tolu tree. Also check out the Mediterranean-inspired scents of Bronze Goddess Capri, Estee Lauder (2), and Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino, Dolce & Gabbana (3). The first one is very appetizing, with "delicious" notes of blackcurrant and lemongrass. The second is fresher, but with pronounced sweetness and aphrodisiacs, juicy lychee and amber. By the way, it bears little resemblance to its great predecessor Light Blue, but it is no less good.

What kind of music do you prefer?
A - dance, rhythmic
B - Melodic, with rich vocals
B - rock music
G - Classic
D - folklore
E - Latin American
F - Jazz

Name your favorite dish
A - Fruit and berry platter
B - Homemade food prepared by mother or grandmother
B - European cuisine: grilled salmon, juicy steak
D - Japanese cuisine: sushi, sashimi
D - Mexican or Indian cuisine - the more spices, the better
E - Desserts, ice cream at any time of the day
F - Fresh croissants and salad

Favourite drink?
A - Fruit juice or sports shake
B - Calming herbal tea
B - Simpler than simple: mineral water
G - Champagne with or without
D - Misted glass of white wine
E - Coca-Cola, coffee - more caffeine!
G - Red dry wine

Choose your favorite color
A - Orange
B - Green
B - Yellow
G - Pink
D - Blue, blue
E - Lilac
F - Red

How do you most often dress?
A - Warm sweaters, practical trousers, comfortable boots
B - Jeans and jackets
B - Feminine skirts and elegant blouses
G - Dresses, long coats, hats
D - Luxurious status items: suede, cashmere
E - Black urban ensembles
F - Leopard coat and stylish bright trousers

Favorite sport activity?
A - Extreme sports: snowboarding, kickboxing
B - Golf, tennis
B - Aerobics
D - Race walking, jogging
D - Water sports: swimming, diving
E - Yoga, Pilates
F - Dancing

Favorite weather?
A - Frost and sun, wonderful day
B - The beginning of autumn, when the leaves just turned yellow
B - Tropical humid heat
G - Spring: neither cold nor hot
D - Fogs, damp heat
E - Dry August heat
F - Just to be warm

Favorite vacation spot?
A - Mountains, canoe trips
B - Rest house on the banks of a river or lake
B - All Inclusive Resort
G - Dacha
D - Beach, no matter where
E - European capitals, prestigious resorts
G - Desert Island

When do you wear perfume?
A - After sports
B - Weekends
B - every morning
G - all the time
D - Only at home
E - For a date or on special occasions
F - In bed

If the letter A predominates in your answers, then your fragrances are Sports
Your energetic, assertive nature bows to natural beauty. Your like-minded stars are Jennifer Lopez and Lucy Liu, whose dynamic and fresh demands fragrances that are just as transparent and fresh. Aromas of sports brands (Adidas, Lacoste), whose compositions include notes of citrus, white flowers (lily of the valley, freesia), herbs and white tea will be in harmony with your love of healthy food, sports lifestyle and bright colors.

The following flavors suit you:

Happy, CLINICUE
. Energizing Fragrance, SHISEIDO
. Tommy Girl
. Lacoste Pour Femme, LACOSTE
. Brit, BURBERRY

If the letter B predominates in your answers, then your fragrances are Green
Green grass are the words to describe the scents you love. Naturalness is the basis of your charm. Like Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston, you can be casually elegant in your clothes, never overdo it with makeup, always come across as fresh, innocent and sensible. Green, natural fragrances with hints of leaves and stems combined with notes of hyacinth, tea rose and woody tones are perfect for your down-to-earth lifestyle.

Here are five herbal scents that might work:
. no. 19, CHANEL
. Envy, GUCCI
. Green Tea, ELIZABETH ARDEN
. Anais Anais, CACHAREL
. New - L'Instant de Guerlain, GUERLAIN

If the letter B prevails in your answers, then your fragrances are Fruity
Juicy, mature, sensual. Overflowing with sexuality - this is what characterizes the fragrances that are characteristic of you. Like Halle Berry and Sheryl Crow, you are a bittersweet thing that has left the rainforest and found itself in a harsh urban climate. Fruity notes of melon, raspberry, apricot combined with peony, rose and magnolia leave a lasting impression on both sexes. Your romantic nature is constantly on the lookout for love, and fragrances that bubble with joy are perfect for it.

Try one of five fruit flavors.
. 2000 Fleurs, Creed
. Lauren, RALPH LAUREN
. Incanto, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
. Tender Touch Women, BURBERRY
. Eau de Parfum II, GUCCI

If the letter G predominates in your answers, then your fragrances are Floral
Feminine and girly, these fragrances are equally suited to Beyoncé Knowles and Brittney Spears. Here, too, everything revolves around romance and oh-sighs, but in a more frivolous version. You like to dress up, take care of yourself, for you this is entertainment, not work. Your dream date is a dinner for two in the trendiest restaurant, your favorite outfits are fitted and very seductive. Your blooming beauty does not depend on the season, and floral aromas help you with this. Notes of jasmine, orchid, sandalwood, musk and vanilla form a uniquely sensual combination.

Here are five floral scents you might like:
. Intense, HUGO BOSS
. Paris, YVES SAINT LAURENT
. Beautiful, ESTEE LAUDER
. So Pretty, CARTIER
. Beyond Paradise, ESTEE LAUDER

If the letter D prevails in your answers, then your fragrances are Marine
Avant-garde and traditional, serious and caustic, you are constantly experimenting with your image. Like Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker, you are an irresistible mix of street and high style. You love to impress but don't fall victim to fashion. You smell like the future, but you don't give up on your past. Marine scents that include notes of water, ozone, watermelon, grapes, cucumber, lily, or honeysuckle are a perfect fit for your vibrant, artistic personality. Your fragrance is lively and lustrous like mercury, but much more invigorating.

Try one of these marine scents:
. Relaxing, SHISEIDO
. Dune, CHRISTIAN DIOR
. Aqua di Gio, GIORGIO ARMANI
. Cool Water Woman, DAVIDOFF
. Silver Mountain Water, Creed

If the letter E predominates in your answers, then your fragrances are Woody

Like Madonna and Salma Hayek, you believe that femininity is a state of mind. Motherhood, friendship, sex, love, self-expression, philosophy, music - you turn every manifestation of femininity into art. Each of your novels is your last, each love is at first sight. You are calm, confident, you have excellent taste. Warm, woody fragrances with rich notes of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, cinnamon, pepper and vanilla harmonize with your sensual and loving personality.

Try one of these woody scents:

Organza, GIVENCHY
. Rapture, VICTORIA'S SECRET
. Shalimar, GUERLAIN
. Omnia, BVLGARI

If your answers are dominated by the letter J, then your flavors are Sweet
Checkered school skirts, leather bustiers, pink frills and fishnet stockings are all in your wardrobe. You boldly wear translucent clothes and actively use cosmetics, preferring lip gloss with a lot of sparkles. You love to be in the center of male attention and know your worth very well. Like Gwen Stefani, you're a big clothing experimenter, but you know where to stop. For you, every night is tender. Your magnetism is irresistible, and you emphasize it with delicious sweet aromas dominated by notes of caramel, chocolate, honey and vanilla.

Try one of these sweet scents:

LOLITA LEMPICKA
. Baby Doll, YVES SAINT LAURENT
. Angel, THIERRY MUGLER
. Sicily, DOLCE&GABBANA

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Tests

Perfume is the main thing, it is an autograph of a person. Paloma Picasso once said so.

Do you agree with her? Which fragrance can you name your autograph?

Floral, spicy, sweet, or maybe fresh? Let's check.

Below the test you can read some interesting facts about perfumery.

1. The history of the appearance of perfumes in Russia is directly related to bathing traditions. The man rubbed the body with aromatic salts and steamed well. The scent lasted for several hours.

2. Homeland of spirits - France. Even the Russian perfume factory Novaya Zarya was founded by the French perfumer Henri Brocard.

3. The well-known "Chypre" is the Soviet version of the Chypre Coty perfume, created by master Francois Coty. The iconic fragrance contained notes of incense, sandalwood, patchouli and bergamot. But the basis of the perfume was oak moss, which grows in Cyprus. This is where its name came from, which in the Russian version became "shipr".

4. Versailles is home to the first and only Osmotheque perfume museum. It was created in 1990, it has 1800 fragrances and about 170 obscure and complex perfume formulas.

5. Olfactometry is a science that studies the perception of smells.

6. Newborns have an almost 100% sense of smell, but in the first year of life they lose 40-50 percent of this ability.

7. Classical French perfumes are created according to the triad principle: initial note, heart note, final note. Within a few hours, the aroma changes and unfolds.

8. About 1000 neurons are involved in the recognition of some individual odors.

9. Women are more sensitive to smells than men. They are better able to recognize them.

10. According to statistics, women, in addition to the smell of perfume, most of all like the smell of fresh cucumbers and coffee aroma. Men most of all like the smell of food.