How do you choose a perfume that suits you?

Perfume is much more than a simple olfactory touch: it's an extension of your identity, an invisible signature that leaves an imprint on the minds of those you meet. But with so many fragrances to choose from, how do you find the one that really suits you? At Fessin Parfumerie, we believe that every personality deserves a scent that enhances it. Here's our complete guide to choosing a fragrance that reflects your personality, emotion, composition and sensibility.

Understanding the major olfactory families

Before choosing a fragrance, it's essential to understand which olfactory family you're instinctively drawn to. Each fragrance belongs to a well-defined universe, evoking a sensation, an atmosphere, even a memory.

• Florals: romantic, gentle and timeless, they are often favored by those who love feminine, light or sensual scents. Jasmine, rose, iris or tuberose are the leading notes.
• Orientals: warm, enveloping, often gourmand. Perfect for intense, charismatic personalities. Vanilla, amber, incense and cinnamon are the mainstays.
• Woody fragrances: elegant, deep, often associated with virility, but also very present in mixed fragrances. Sandalwood, cedar, vetiver or patchouli make up this family.
• Chypre: sophisticated and assertive, these scents appeal to lovers of fragrances with character. They include oakmoss, bergamot and labdanum.
• Citrus: fresh and invigorating, composed mainly of citrus fruits. Perfect for dynamic, sporty or sunny personalities.
• Aromatics: often associated with masculine fragrances, these scents are built around herbs such as lavender, sage or rosemary.

Knowing which family appeals to you is the first key to refining your search.

The importance of skin: a unique fragrance for everyone

The same fragrance will never smell exactly the same from one person to the next. Why is that? Because fragrance interacts with the pH, warmth and natural chemistry of your skin. This phenomenon, known as "personal sillage", means that your fragrance literally becomes your imprint.

Before buying a fragrance, test it directly on your wrist and let it evolve for a few hours. The top notes (the first you smell) fade in 15 minutes, giving way to the middle notes, then the base notes, which linger the longest. It's on these that your true affinity with the fragrance lies.

Knowing yourself for a better choice

Choosing a fragrance should also be guided by your personality, style and lifestyle. Here are a few guidelines to get you started:

• Are you a romantic dreamer? Floral, powdery or fruity fragrances will suit you perfectly.
• Are you bold and charismatic? Choose an intense oriental or a deep woody scent.
• Do you like discretion and elegance? A citrus or musky floral may be just the thing.
• Do you have a modern, minimalist style? Unisex fragrances, with fresh or aromatic accords, will be in perfect harmony.

Don't hesitate to create an "olfactory wardrobe", with different fragrances for different moods or occasions: a light fragrance for the day, a more enveloping one for the evening, another for special moments.

Take into account the season and the context

Like clothes, perfume is experienced differently according to the season. In summer, opt for fresh, floral, aquatic or lemony scents, which are lighter on the skin. In winter, let yourself be enveloped by woody, oriental or even gourmand notes, which hold up better in the cold.

Context is also important. A perfume for the office is not necessarily the same as one for an intimate evening. Discreet or "skin" fragrances are perfect for everyday use, while more intense fragrances create a more assertive effect.

Eau de toilette, eau de parfum, extrait: what are the differences?

Concentration is another key factor in choosing a fragrance. This factor affects intensity, staying power and price.

• Eau de toilette contains approximately 8-12% perfume concentrate. It is light and perfect for everyday use.
• Eau de parfum is more concentrated (15-20%), making it more persistent and often more enveloping.
• Perfume extract is the purest and most precious form. Just a few drops are enough for an intense, long-lasting scent.

Choose according to your needs: light freshness, assertive presence or sensual imprint.

Let your emotions do the talking

Fragrance is also about sensations, memories and feelings. It can remind you of a moment, a place, a person. Never neglect the emotion it evokes. A fragrance that touches you, moves you or makes you smile is often the one that most resembles you.

At Fessin Parfumerie, we believe that choosing your perfume also means listening to your instincts.

Fessin Parfumerie support

As a retailer of renowned perfume brands, Fessin Parfumerie makes it a point of honor to guide you in your choice. Our experts carefully select the finest perfume houses, from the most confidential to the most emblematic.

Each product sheet is designed to help you understand the structure of the fragrance, its notes, its intensity and the world it evokes. And if you're still unsure, our customer service team will help you discover the fragrance that's right for you.

Conclusion: choose with your heart, assert your identity

Finding the perfume that suits you is a personal journey, made up of trials, discoveries and sometimes love at first sight. Take the time to explore, to feel, to compare. The right fragrance is the one that makes you feel good, confident and in tune with yourself.

At Fessin Parfumerie, every fragrance is an invitation to elegance, emotion and self-expression. Explore our selection and let your personality express itself through the fragrance that will reveal you.