There’s no doubt that fragrance has an intrinsic relationship with our sense of smell, which is also why it doesn’t seem right to consider purchasing a bottle of perfume without having a sniff first. However, with the growing trend of online shopping and the convenience that comes with it, people are inclining towards purchasing literally everything from the ease of their homes. Just like we all have been buying clothes and shoes for a while without trying them on, an increasing number of people are purchasing perfumes online without ever having to sample them.
Buying fragrances online saves a lot of time and is convenient, too. Moreover, if you live miles apart from a good department store, purchasing fragrance online might be the only option you have.
Having said that, shopping online isn’t all simple and straightforward. Let’s shed light on all that you must do to ensure your online perfume shopping does not result in disappointments.
Do Thorough Research
Research done by GE Capital Retail Bank has proven that more than 80% of people do their research before buying a product online. Purchasing fragrance is no different than buying a gadget, TV screen, or sports accessories; you simply have to have as much information as you possibly can before you splash your hard-earned money. Furthermore, while buying anything online, it is very important that you check what other people have to say about the particular product. You can head over to online platforms or social media to get a good idea about the product. People are usually offering honest reviews on these platforms.
Don’t Always Focus On The Price
Most people tend to base their purchasing decisions on the price of the products. Higher the price, the higher the probability that people will feel that the product will be very good. Make sure you don’t make the same mistake. In the case of perfumes, know that a high price does not necessarily mean the fragrance will be good. There are numerous cheap replica perfumes in the market that are excellent in terms of quality and longevity.
Know The Names
The names of perfumes often help in determining the character of a fragrance. If you see words like ‘passion’, ‘night’, ‘extreme’, ‘intense’ or ‘extreme’, you can infer that they are conveying some sense of a fragrance’s mood and intensity. Perfumes like 540, inspired by Baccarat Rogue 540 or Neroli, inspired by Neroli Portofino are rich and warm and are made to be worn for evening events. On the other hand, TV, inspired by Tobacco Vanille and GI, inspired by Green Irish Tweed is best suited for daytime due to its light and fresh nature. However, you can’t always expect to extract the nature of a fragrance from its name. Therefore, when the name doesn’t help, you can take a good look at the packaging.
Stick To What You Know
It must be noted that choosing a signature scent is very important because this scent defines you. People tend to associate the fragrance you wear with your personality. Therefore, if you’re nervous about ending up with a scent that does not coincide with your personality, the better and safer option would be to stay inside your olfactory comfort zone by choosing the fragrance brand you have always loved.
Find Variants Of The Fragrance You Love There’s a high probability that you might grow tired or bored of the fragrance you have been wearing for a long time. In that case, the best option is to try a variant of that scent. Fortunately, these variants come with the same essence as the original perfume. Most probably you will get a deeper or richer scent with more emphasis on a particular note like floral or musky.
