From left to right: New Green Tea Camellia EDT Spray 50ml RRP$52, Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds EDT Spray 30ml RRP$79, Mariah Carey's Lollipop Splash The Remix Collection – EDP Spray 30ml RRP$79 each, Pretty Hot Elizabeth Arden EDP Spray 50ml RRP$111, New Viva La Juicy Limited Edition Parfum Spray 100ml RRP$195, Red Door EDT Spray 30ml RRP$69
ORIENTALS
GREENS WOODSY
The six main categories of perfume are: 1. Floral – Sweet flowers as the dominant scent, very feminine
and romantic 2. Fruity - Spicy and fresh scents with fruits 3. Oceanic – Modern scents that use synthetic elements to smell
strongly of the sea and its environs. 4. Greens- Fresh energetic scents that remind you of the
outdoors. 5. Orientals - Sexy, exotic and intense scents that smell of
musk, vanilla, spices and opulent heavy flowers. 6. Woody - Bark, moss and other natural essences. Orientals are intense and tend to be more suited to eveningwear
and special occasions while greens are more appropriate for casual wear. Lighter perfumes are refreshing during hot weather and heavier
perfumes are comforting in the cooler months. Once you have a good idea of what type of perfume you are
after, you are ready to approach the shop counter and find a skilled salesperson to help you. Always try a perfume out on your skin, not on those little bits of cardboard the sales people are so ready to offer you. Perfume mixes with your own personal scent and smell and is different on different people, so never assume that a perfume that smells great on a friend will smell good on you. Never sniff perfume immediately after you spray it. If it has
alcohol in it this will assault your senses. Remember that most perfumes will go through three stages called the top, middle and base notes. You cannot judge a perfume simply on its top notes, although this is what will make the first impression. As the middle and base note scents take longer to come through, it is best to wear the perfume for a whole day to test if you like it by the evening. Take your time and enjoy your search – once found the right
perfume can become a part of your personal identity. Phoenix Renata www.phoenixcosmetics.com
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