The appeal of perfume is universal and it does one a world of good in lifting moods and adding a lot of confidence to the personality. In the matter of choice of our perfume, we are primarily guided by our sense of smell. The formation of an individual's olfactory memories is a process which starts ever since his or her birth and the process is a continuous one. It would be interesting to note that our nerve cells are capable of distinguishing an endless variety of smells and these capture the experiences of different smells associated with events. It is equally interesting to note that the individual characteristics of the skin of an individual make a perfume smell unique and even better on someone. It is also experienced that after wearing the perfume and enjoying it for quite some time, one may not be that enamored of it. Of the several reasons, the one which is most prominent is the skin chemistry and the body temperature. Any serious ailment or a drastic dietary change may also contribute to this phenomenon.

Choosing the right perfume

The task of choosing the right perfume can never be easy given to the wide range of perfume products available in the market for both men and women. It does make sense to spray on the warm pulse spots such as the wrists, temples and behind the ears. As it takes time for the fragrance to diffuse and you get accustomed to it after a few minutes.

There are people who are under the belief that best perfumes are branded, old and imported. It may not be necessarily so. Similarly the apparent high cost of a particular perfume product may tickle your fancy but may turn out to be unsuitable for you. There are perfume products which contain synthetic ingredients some of which may have carcinogenic and allergic properties. And one must be very cautious in this regard.

Categories of perfumes

The perfumes can be categorized according to the various types of smell such as floral, Oriental, Green, Chypre and Aldehydic.

Floral

The base is a combination of flowers with ingredients of spice, wood and musk to give the perfume its strength and body.

Oriental

This category of perfumes uses exotic spices, woods, grasses and vanilla to make them smelling sweet. Some kind of moderation is advised in their uses as it could be overpowering.

Green

This very popular type of perfumes are much adored because of their tangy smell which is produced by the use of aromatic woods such cedar and sandalwood. Sometimes ferns and mosses having a tangy and earthy smell are also used.

Chypre

This category of perfumes are characterized by a strong spiciness and generally used in the evening.

Aldehydic

The preponderance of man-made chemicals in the composition of this category of perfumes is the main characteristic These are very popular and cheaper. These chemicals give strength and power to the flowers, fruits and other things with which these are blended.