Perfumes
Perfumes are must-haves of the daily life. Floral, fresh, oriental and woody notes… so much to choose from. Have you ever thought what you like about your favourite scent? Which note of it do you like the most? When you check the description of the perfumes there is that section where it says top, middle/heart and base notes… do you actually know what it is?
I didn’t know it until a year ago. I was a person who got the perfume with first the sniff, however, I was making a big mistake. There were many times that I got the perfume, came home, and it smelled different than what it really did at the store. Apparently top note lasts about 15 minutes, heart note for 30 minutes after top note evaporates and the base note lasts around 24 hours. So when you choose a perfume, make sure to wait some time before you actually get it (at least that’s what I’ve been doing since then).
I don’t have any specific scent type that I prefer; I just like what smells nice and lasts for quite a long time. Though, I must say I prefer fresh, floral notes more in summer, because they just make me feel refreshed. I guess I only have two scents that are perfect for summer. Let's talk about some of the perfumes that I like...
Perfumes I like
CK One Shock
CK One Shock is a floral scent; I keep using it in spring/summer. It doesn’t give that heavy fragrance feeling but nice sweet floral one. I wouldn’t say it is a long lasting scent, however, I think most of the fresh scents don’t last for too long.
Giorgia Armani Acqua di Gioia
Giorgia Armani Acqua di Gioia is a fresh floral fragrance and really ideal for hot/warm weather as well. If you haven’t smelled this yet, you should definitely give it a try. It is really light and nice smell. I was writing about this perfume in my post Hugo Boss Orange, and I keep using it constantly.
Gucci Guilty Black
Gucci Guilty Black is also floral, but oriental floral which doesn’t make it an ideal fragrance for me, especially for summer. I can use it in any season, but in summer. If I wear it in summer, It makes me feeling dizzy. I just don’t think oriental scents are the right scents for summer.
Boss Orange
Boss Orange has oriental woody notes; it smells divine, but I prefer this more for autumn/winter. It has really long lasting smell which I really like about.
These are my four picks of different notes. They are definitely worth a try if you haven't tried them. Which is your favourite note for summer? What’s your favourite perfume?
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photography is beautiful in this post. I need to get myself a good camera :) Agree on Guicci Guilty.. I love it :) Http://www.makeerinover.blogspot.com
Thank you:) I took around 50 photos and managed to pick those three :)) Gucci is good:)
I would love to try Guicci Guilty! I need a new perfume! Lovely photos! <a href="http://fixmeinfortyfivex.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Fix Me In Forty Five - A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog</a> <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12020835" rel="nofollow">Blog Lovin' </a> // <a href="https://instagram.com/staceylouiseox_/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> xx
Thank you :) you should try, it smells really nice xx
I love perfumes. Gucci Guilty is one of my favourites. Jenn | jenniferjayne.blogspot.co.uk
It is one of my fave too xx
I Love Guilty too! www.freyafarrington.com
It is good xx
That's so cool. I didn't know about top and heart notes. I've always wanted to go a perfume story post! Right now I love Versace Bright Crystal and Mme Coco. xx, Pia http://gymbagsandjetlags.com @ gmybagsjetlags
Crazy isn't it? I was just wondering why they smelled different after short time :) Versace smells nice, I like it too. xx
Huh, I've always read about the top notes, middle, and bottom ones, but didn't know that's how they worked. Very interesting! I haven't worn perfumes in quite a while, but I'd like to add some new ones to my collection. :) xx Jenny // <a href="http://www.mishmoshmakeup.com" rel="nofollow">Mish Mosh Makeup</a>
I was surprised when I found out what they meant :) xx
Would love to try CK One Shock soon, seems pretty great. Thanks for sharing!! xxx www.noragouma.com
It smells really nice xx
I never knew about the notes! so thanks for educating me today haha. I personally adore fresh and floral scents, too. great picks! Hannie, <a href="http://huemorist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">huemorist.blogspot.com</a>.
haha yw :) I like fresh, floral too! Thank you xx
I love the Hugo Boss perfume - it smells amazing and is such a summer scent for me! :) Layla xx http://www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk
It really smells amazing :) xx
I haven't tried Gucci Guilty Black but do love the original Gucci Guilty. It's amazing how perfume smells different on different people and I also find my taste in fragrance changes with the seasons xx <a href="http://www.franklyflawless.com" rel="nofollow">franklyflawless.com</a>
I like Gucci Guilty too. Agree with you, I guess it has something to do with the chemistry I guess :) xx
Gucci is one of my most used scents, just wish it was a tad cheaper the rate I get through it! Annabel ♥ <a href="http://mascara-and-maltesers.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Mascara & Maltesers</a>
Gucci is good, smells great but yeah wish it was cheaper.
I don't think I've smelled any of the perfumes you've listed!! I actually had a similar situation with the first perfume I ever bought. I was young and thought "hey cool bottle, smells nice, needs to be mine!".. The scent changed as I wore it, but luckily I liked the scent's base notes so I was able to keep the bottle. I do however always ask for a tester a week before I plan on investing in perfume. That way I can be assured that I like the perfume at all stages of it's "life".. Great post, it's important to share that with people!! Much Love!!! -Stephanie Eva
I started doing that too since I learnt about the notes-had some disappointing experiences. Now I get the tester and check it, if it still smells nice then I get it. Thanks a lot xx
I looove the Gucci scents! Great post! =) - Cielo <a HREF="http://www.mermaidinheels.com" rel="nofollow">Mermaid in Heels</A>
Thank you :) x
So cute beauty review) mary-tur.ru
Thank you :)
Gucci guilty will always remind me of my youth, such a timeless perfume that holds so many memories. Gorgeous photo too by the way lovely :) Elle www.theellenextdoor.com xx
You are definitely right, such a timeless perfume. I guess every perfume hold a memory, whenever we use it, it takes us back to the old days. xx
Love the Gucci one - they do gorgeous floral scents that are just so me! Lovely review hun x Mehreen A | wrapyourlipsaroundthis.com
Thank you :) it smells good xx
This was so helpful, I usually get my perfumes based on a first sniff. I`ll definitely take into consideration what you said and look for the top notes and base notes. http://www.beautynerd.co.uk
Thank you xx
This is a very interesting and useful post. I have always bought my perfumes based on the first sniff. I will remember to wait next time. www.spring2spring.com
Thank you. I was the same before. Now waiting makes a big difference xx
I tend to go fruity for summer, Biotherm Eau D´Energie is my favorite. <a href="http://www.lindalibraloca.com/" rel="nofollow">Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking</a>
I like fruity for summer. I haven't tried that one yet. Just read the description, it sounds lovely.
It doesn't wear off as easily as many other fruity scents do.
That's is really good then, long lasting fruity scents... perfect.
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Thanks x
Great post, you have picked some classics! I love CK One and Boss Orange. Jemma http://byjma.blogspot.co.uk/
Thank you. They are great,I love them too xx
I have Chloé and it smells really good as well, these all seem great! xx Falasha <b><a href="http://bitemyfashion.com" rel="nofollow">Bite My Fashion</a> ll <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bitemyfashion" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> ll <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/bite-my-fashion-12784545" rel="nofollow">Bloglovin'</a></b>
They are great. Some of the ones I tried from Chloe are really nice xx
These all look wonderful! My go to scent is Daisy by Marc Jacobs. Xoxo Www.midwesternmamalove.com
Daisy smells great, I tried it a few times :) xxx
Great tip, I should really wait and see how the scent changes , not just immediately decide that I like it. http://arnellavanilla.com/category/home/
Thank you :) x
It's so true about the notes of the perfumes. You have to wait and not jump in with a purchase. Angie x |<a href="http://www.chocolateandlipstick.com/" rel="nofollow"> Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog </a>
Definitely x
Boss Orange is the perfume I do not own, but I always go smell it when I am in a perfume shop, it smells amazing and I agree with you : it is definitely a winter smell for me. https://fannyanddailybeauty.wordpress.com
Boss is nice. There's still some time till summer, you should think about getting it :) xx
Those are all ones I've been looking into, thank you for giving me the push to go out and buy one! My current favorite is perfect for the transition from Summer to Autumn, it's called "Sweetly Stung" it's a yummy orange + sandalwood scent. It's in an oil form & is vegan, so it does't bother my sensitive skin or my asthma! I'll post the link to it, it's only $15! http://shop.brazencosmetics.com/collections/sexy-scents/products/sweetly-stung/#_l_1f
Thank you. I'll check it out
I LOVE guilty I remember wearing it a few years back. good times. Lovely pics too! www.stylelobster.com xx
I love it too. Thank you xx
I haven't tried any of these! My current favourite is Bronze Goddess by Estee Lauder x <a href="http://www.glossy-boutique.com" rel="nofollow">Glossy Boutique</a>
Bronze Goddess smells so lovely x
Hello, So amazing ! :D Sarah, http://sarahmodeee.blogspot.fr/
Thank you :)
Hi!! My all-time fav is Burberry The Beat -- if you ever need something new! XO, L www.laynefable.com