Do you have a signature fragrance?
I recommend that everyone choose a signature scent, as well as some tips for selecting the best scent for you!
According to the legendary Coco Chanel, fragrance is "the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure." A signature scent is a highly effective way for all humans to identify themselves in their surroundings. As a survival and safety mechanism, our bodies are designed to react to smells.
A signature scent, like your height, style, hair color, or other distinguishing features, can become as much a part of your identity as your height, style, hair color, or other distinguishing features. Our scent has the power to elicit emotional responses and either increase or decrease our social influence.
Once you've decided on the type of fragrance application you want, the next step is to choose the scent category that is most complimentary to your physical chemistry and best represents your personality.
Floral, woody, fresh, and oriental are the four main fragrance categories. Each family is further subdivided into sub-categories, which are further subdivided into specific fragrance notes. Musk, Smoke, Citrus, Aquatic, and Green are some fragrance notes that you may have heard of.
Don't expect to make a decision on a personal fragrance in a single day.
A signature scent is about adding another layer to how you present yourself as the best version of yourself for yourself AND others! Once you've found a few that suit you, give them each a few days to prove themselves. Take note of the feedback you receive. People will tell you if you smell great. It's science, after all!