Staying beautiful can be lots of work! In addition to the usual makeup, hair, and skin, perfume is another essential element of beauty. Perfume has been used among women for hundreds of years. Yet, it is becoming more and more common for girls, preteens, and adolescents to wear perfume as well. The trend of wearing perfume is on the rise-the only question now is what kind to wear!

Too Many Types

There are four basic fragrance families in which fragrances can be classified. These groups include: fresh, floral, oriental, and woody perfumes. Preference for a certain group or family is usually determined by the wearer's personality.

Fresh perfumes are often worn by girls who are playful and energetic. Typically, these fragrances are made from ingredients such as ice, citrus, green plants, and water. Common scents that fall into this category are Green Tea Eau de Toilette by L'Occitane and Clean Eau de Parfum by Dlish. Many people like fresh perfumes because they often times are more subtle and don't make you smell like you are wearing a heavy, overbearing scent.

Another group that fragrances fall under is floral. Floral scents are considered the most popular out of all the different perfume families. People who wear floral scents, which are comprised of gardenia, rose, and jasmine, are perceived as feminine, elegant, and romantic. Amor Amor by Cacharel and Sheer Veil by Vera Wang are two floral scents that are delicate and romantic.

Oriental girl perfumes are described as being warm, luminous, and rich; the women who wear them are regal and classy. Oriental girl perfumes often consist of a distinct ingredient, such as nutmeg, mixed with a floral or woody scent. Fantasy by Britney Spears and Lolita Lempicka by Lolita Lempicka are favorite oriental scents.

The last fragrance group is the woody scents. These scents are soothing and nurturing. Women who wear woody scents, which contain ingredients such as tobacco and cedar wood, are seen as being composed, calm, and full of wisdom. People who are looking for woody fragrances might want to consider Prada by Prada or Miss Dior Cherie by Dior.

Personality Profile

What perfume you choose says a lot about your personality and who you are. Before making a purchase, consider what impression you want to give. Do you want to come across as confident and appealing? How about bouncy and on-the-go? You might be looking to imply intelligence and wisdom. First impressions are important to consider when making your purchase.

There are boutiques now available where you can create your own signature fragrance. These shops have on hand many samples of natural and man made scents that you can combine. When you have finished you will truly have a fragrance that is as individual as you. You will have become your own personal perfume designer.

Difficult Decisions

Choosing your signature scent might sound like an easy task, but it is more difficult than it sounds. Your choice will reflect who you are-so choose wisely! fran potter thank you so muchPERFUMES READ THIS