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Questions About Perfumes
How Do I Choose My Signature Scent?
Your fragrance journey in choosing your new signature scent begins with experiencing different scents that may match your personality, style, chemistry, and desired emotions. I have created a Fragrance Guide and Perfume Quiz to help guide you.
Why Should I Sample a Perfume First Before Buying It?
When selecting a new signature scent, it's very a personal journey that involves experimenting with different scents to find the one that resonates with your personality, style, body chemistry, and the memories or emotions you wish to evoke. I have curated a fragrance guide and quiz that you can use to help you find your new fragrance soulmate.
What is the difference between Eau de Toilettes and Perfume Oils Concentrates?
Eau de Toilettes are lighter scent experiences with a lower concentration of fragrance oils, typically around 5-15%, while my perfume oil concentrates have a higher concentration of perfume oils, making them longer-lasting and more intense.
How to Apply and Wear My Perfume Oil?
To appropriately apply and wear your perfume oil, dab a small amount onto pulse points like wrists, neck, and behind the ears for a long-lasting fragrance.
How Much Perfume Should I Wear?
The amount of perfume you should wear depends on your personal preference and the strength of the scent, but generally, one to three sprays or dabs are sufficient for a subtle, lasting scent.
Are My Perfumes Vegan and Cruelty Free?
As an animal advocate, I ensure my perfumes are vegan and cruelty-free, meaning they contain no animal-derived ingredients or by-products and are never tested on animals, while also being environmentally sustainable.
What is the Difference Between Natural and Synthetic Fragrances?
Natural fragrances are derived from natural sources such as flowers, fruits, wood, and roots. On the other hand, synthetic fragrances are created in laboratories using man-made compounds. Although my Gemstone Perfumes are not 100% natural they have been handcrafted by sourcing the highest quality ingredients from around the world using raw natural essential oils when possible as well as sustainable, clean synthetics.
What is a Fragrance Note?
A fragrance note is a specific scent component within a perfume such as Vanilla, Gardenia, or Amber categorized as top, middle, or base notes, that collectively create the fragrance's overall scent profile.
What is a Fragrance Family?
A Fragrance Family categorizes perfumes based on their dominant scent characteristics and ingredients, facilitating the identification and description of fragrances. Let's look at some of the most common perfume families, which are floral, earthy, subtle, marine, fresh, or fruity.
What is a Subtle Scent?
A subtle scent is a fragrance that is light and understated, providing a gentle, lingering aroma without being overpowering.
What is a Unisex or Gender Neutral Scent?
A unisex or gender-neutral scent is designed to be worn by anyone regardless of gender, blending ingredients in a way that is appealing and suitable for all.
Why do I Smell a Perfume and it Reminds Me of a Memory or Place?
This happens because the brain stores the smell together with memories of the time and place you experienced it. So, when you smell that perfume again, it's like hitting the play button on a memory, bringing back feelings and images from before, almost like you're there all over again.
Why Does My Perfume Smell Differently on Me Compared to Other People?
Your perfume smells different to you compared to others because individual body chemistry, skin type, and natural scent can all alter how a fragrance develops and is perceived.
What Perfume Works Best For The Different Seasons?
Light, subtle, marine and floral scents work best for spring and summer, while warm, earthy, and fruity fragrances are ideal for fall and winter.
How Can I Change My Daytime Scent to an Evening Scent?
To change your daytime scent to an evening scent, try layering a more intense scent profile over your lighter daytime perfume before heading out, creating a seamless transition.
What is The Best Way to Store Perfume?
The best way to store perfume is in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations to preserve its fragrance integrity.
Why Are Perfumes Different Colors?
The colors of perfumes are a blend of art and science, reflecting the natural characteristics of their ingredients, the influence of manufacturing processes, and the strategic choices of the brand.
Why Can I No Longer Smell My Perfume?
You can no longer smell your perfume, possibly because your nose can become desensitized to the perfume through a process called olfactory fatigue, where continuous exposure to a particular scent causes your brain to stop registering it.
How Can I Get My Perfume to Last Longer?
To make your perfume last longer, apply it to pulse points such as your wrists, neck, and behind your ears, and consider layering it with a matching or complimentary eau de toilette or perfume oil from my gemstone perfumery.
