FRAGRANCE GUIDE

Here at The Fragrance Shop we like to make sure our customers choose the fragrance that's right for you, so we've put together a handy guide to help you make an informed decision on which is best for your needs.

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Floral
By far the most popular type of perfume, the floral fragrances is a romantic, light and slightly sweet scent. These fabulous perfumes are a blend of flowers such as the rose, voilet, lily, jasmine and lavender. Most mens floral scents have orange blossom at their heart, giving an alluring tone.

Oriental
As their name suggests the oriental perfumes originate from the more exotic parts of the world. Made from spices such as pepper, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla, these fragrances are warm and sensual. There is also a certain depth to this scent that is quite popular with the more adventurous.

Woody
Largely favoured by men, the woody perfumes often have light top notes with a muskier heart. Made from sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, these warm, dry and musky notes provide an air of sophistication and mystery to all who wear them. Women prefer the woody notes for evenings.

Fresh
Commonly known as citrus or green notes, the fresh fragrances are often made from lemon, orange and bergamot: then accented with herbal notes to give that refreshing scent and revive the senses. These are a great a choice for an uplifting springtime essence for both men and women.

Intensity

The amount of solvent mixed with the perfume oils determines how strong your fragrance is.

Perfume
20-40%

Contains 20-40% of aromatic compounds and can last between 3-8 hours.

Eau De Perfume
10-30%

Contains 10-30% of aromatic compounds and can last between 4-6 hours.

Eau De Toilette
5-20%

Contains 5-20% of aromatic compounds and can last between 4-6 hours.

Eau De Cologne
2-3%

Contains 2-3% aromatic compounds and can last between 1-4 hours.

Note

Fragrances are commonly borken up into three kinds of notes. Top, middle/heart and base.

Top Note
Citruses, powdery scents and light florals

The initial, lighter smell of the fragrances which lasts around 8-15 minutes.
Middle/Heart Note
Heavier florals

The main elements of the fragrance, these notes develop after the top notes clears, usually around 30 minutes after being sprayed. Heart notes most often include heavier floral scents.
Base Note
Bold smokey woods and leathery scents

The last to develop and helps fix the fragrance to the skin. This is where you will smell the bolder notes of the scent, such as smokes and leathers which become more noticeable when the fragrance has been on the skin for a while.

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FRAGRANCE GUIDE

Oriental As their name suggests the oriental perfumes originate from the more exotic parts of the world. Made from spices such as pepper, cloves, cinnamon and vanilla, these fragrances are warm and sensual. There is also a certain depth to this scent that is quite popular with the more adventurous.

Woody Largely favoured by men, the woody perfumes often have light top notes with a muskier heart. Made from sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, these warm, dry and musky notes provide an air of sophistication and mystery to all who wear them. Women prefer the woody notes for evenings.

Fresh Commonly known as citrus or green notes, the fresh fragrances are often made from lemon, orange and bergamot: then accented with herbal notes to give that refreshing scent and revive the senses. These are a great a choice for an uplifting springtime essence for both men and women.

Intensity

Perfume 20-40% Contains 20-40% of aromatic compounds and can last between 3-8 hours.

Eau De Perfume 10-30% Contains 10-30% of aromatic compounds and can last between 4-6 hours.

Eau De Toilette 5-20% Contains 5-20% of aromatic compounds and can last between 4-6 hours.

Eau De Cologne 2-3% Contains 2-3% aromatic compounds and can last between 1-4 hours.

Note

Top Note Citruses, powdery scents and light florals The initial, lighter smell of the fragrances which lasts around 8-15 minutes.

Middle/Heart Note Heavier florals The main elements of the fragrance, these notes develop after the top notes clears, usually around 30 minutes after being sprayed. Heart notes most often include heavier floral scents.

Base Note Bold smokey woods and leathery scents The last to develop and helps fix the fragrance to the skin. This is where you will smell the bolder notes of the scent, such as smokes and leathers which become more noticeable when the fragrance has been on the skin for a while.