summer-sent

6 Nov 2024, 14:20

The use of perfumes for various purposes began as far back as ancient times in the cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Since then, women have used perfumes to enhance their surroundings with a pleasant scent, but they don’t always know how to choose the right fragrance.

Perfume typically contains a blend of plant extracts, essential oils, and spices, which create its unique scent. With advances in extraction techniques, today’s options are much wider, offering an extensive range of perfumes. This variety can make choosing the perfect scent challenging, but once you know what to look for, it becomes easier to find one that suits your personal taste, style, and even the season.

5 Fragrance Families

Before deciding which perfume to buy, it’s helpful to understand the different fragrance families, each with its own distinctive characteristics:

Floral – These perfumes are based on various flowers, such as jasmine, rose, lavender, or citrus. Floral fragrances are typically soft and versatile, suitable for day and night.
Fruity – Fruity perfumes often contain extracts of apple, citrus fruits, grapefruit, and more. These are fresh, sweet scents, often chosen as summer perfumes.
Woody – When a scent is described as "woody," it refers to notes based on wood extracts or other warm, earthy scents, like the popular patchouli. These perfumes are generally used in the evening and are ideal for winter.
Oriental – These are rich perfumes with exotic notes derived from spices such as vanilla, ginger, or pink pepper. They are best suited for evening wear or colder days.
Fresh – When you see “green” in a perfume’s name, it usually indicates refreshing herbal notes. These perfumes are perfect for summer, for both women and men.
Choosing Perfumes for Summer and Winter

The season has a significant impact on perfume choice. A warm, rich, and "heavy" scent, such as musk or patchouli-lavender-vanilla, is an excellent choice for winter. These fragrances create a cozy, pleasant feeling and blend perfectly with earthy scents after rain or the aroma of wood burning in the fireplace. On the other hand, a good summer perfume is light and fresh, often floral or green and herbaceous, adding a sense of coolness and freshness. Popular summer scents include citrus, apple, and mango.

Tips for Long-Lasting Fragrance

As time passes after application, a perfume’s scent may begin to fade. The following tips can help you maintain its fragrance throughout the day:

Skin Preparation – The cleaner and more hydrated your skin, the longer the scent will last. Use a moisturizer or body oil and exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells.
Proper Application – Apply perfume to “pulse points” such as the sides of the neck, wrists, and inner elbows. You can also spray the perfume into the air and walk through the mist for an even distribution on the body.
Refresh the Scent – Purchase a smaller bottle of the same scent to carry with you for touch-ups throughout the day as needed.
Storage – Store your perfume in a cool, dark place, as exposure to sunlight and high temperatures can affect its quality and potency. Summer perfumes can even be stored in the fridge for a cool and refreshing application.
Layering with Similar Scents – Enhance the longevity of your fragrance by using complementary products like body cream, face cream, or soap with the same scent.
SABON - Unique Perfumes for Every Season

Many women ask us, "Which perfume is right for me?" and men often wonder how to choose a fragrance for their partner. There’s no single answer, as every woman has her own unique preferences—whether fresh and green or sweet and deep. Before deciding, we recommend browsing the interesting and unique fragrances on our website and selecting one that suits the season based on its ingredients. From there, it will be easier to choose the perfect perfume for your loved one or as a personal treat. For assistance in selecting a fragrance, please feel free to call us at 03-3766663.