How To Choose A Perfume For Someone Else

1. FIND OUT WHAT THEY WEAR Either hunt through their perfume collection or just simply ask (if you’re feeling like they won’t guess what you’re up to)… but look out for the fragrance family that their favorite perfume falls into. It might be citrus, woody, or floral for example and chances are that the person you want to gift has a preferred type of fragrance. Just knowing two or three of their favorites is enough to get an idea of their scent profile. You can then put these into Google or perfume referencing websites such as Fragrantica or WikiParfum to find out if there are common structures or ingredients, and what perfumes might suit. Discovery Sets are a perfect way to try several family styles of fragrances in a single box without having to commit to one in particular. 2. MATCH THEIR PERSONALITY Be logical when matching a scent with someone’s personality. That may be an obvious one, but don’t give an overpowering “look at me” scent to someone who usually doesn’t wear much perfume or has a discreet personality. Big personalities can rock orientals, heavy white flowers, spicy notes, and woody gourmand fragrances. Otherwise, go for lighter florals, soft orientals, and musky and fresh citrus fragrances. 3. CHOOSE WITH YOUR NOSE, NOT THE BRAND While the big brand names may be a sure sign of a great fragrance, what your partner is the most interested in is how they smell when they wear it. So trust your nose! Explain your journey in finding it, why you chose it, and why you liked it – it might be that it reminded you of a place you visited together or there’s a special ingredient in there that is dear to you – the personal touch and storytelling is also as important. Adding a personal touch to your selection process might be the perfect way to win their approval! Why not try our Scent Designer and design a fragrance you think they’ll love? Another option is to get them an array of choices and let them decide which scent will win their heart for themselves with our Creation Sets.