I have a fetish with perfumes. When I wear perfume, I feel more confident and sexy, and Nick likes it. (“Just a hint of it though,” he says) I found a fun “Perfume Personality” quiz. If you want to see what yours is, click here. Mine is Classic Romantic, which mirrors most of the perfumes I have. Here are my top 5.
Clinique Happy. Mmmm. Wear this and you’ll feel like taking a trip to the beach. Hawaiian flowers and a hint of citrus. Wear this and be happy! This perfume has been around since 1997, and was voted 2009 Glamour Readers Choice Perfume! $39.50 at Clinique or Amazon.
Close by Gap. Launched by Gap on April 23, 2009, this is a new scent. I love how clean it smells, it’s very subtle and not overpowering. You can wear it all day, without gagging everyone who comes around you. It’s made of citrus, florals, sandalwood and vanilla. $35 Gap.
Juicy Couture baby. K, when I tell you what all is in this perfume, you’re going to think, “No way does that smell good!” But I promise you it does. I don’t wear this one during the day, It’s a little too za za zing, but for going out it’s perfect. (And it’s a hint to my hubby, something might be happenin’ a little later) It has watermelon, green apple, mandarin, hyacinth, gardenia and tuberose. I told you! On top of it smelling so yummy, the bottle is super cute! $85 at Sephora.
Chanel No. 5. How could I not have this in my top 5?! The top selling perfume of all time, with one bottle sold every 30 seconds, it’s a sure classic. Created for the designer Chanel, it has notes of sandalwood, vanilla, jasmine, May Rose, amber and lemon. Floral and spicy at the same time. $79.79 on FragranceNet.com.
Romance by Ralph Lauren. This perfume is great for romantics at heart. It’s feminine, delicate and not overbearing. It has hints of lotus, chamomile, tangerine, ginger and violet. This is the perfume I wear the most and like to think it’s my “signature” scent. Isn’t it fun being a girl? $55 on Amazon.
Keeping that seductive smell to last until after dinner is another thing. Here are some ways to help.
1. Layer. Use the soap or gel of your scent. After toweling off, use the moisturizer. Some fragrances also come in talc form, dust yourself before getting dressed.
2. Pulse points. Pulse points are areas that produce heat, which in turn, releases the scent of your perfume. Pulse points, are at temples, base of the throat, between your bosoms, the wrists, bend of the elbow, backs of the knees and ankles. Don’t apply directly behind your ears, go more towards your jawline. There are certain glands next to the ear that will interact with the perfume.
3. Dry skin makes scents evaporate quickly. Make sure you are moisturized, with either unscented lotion, or lotion in your fragrance.
4. Spray right after getting out of the shower, because pores are open.
5. Spray your hairbrush and run it through your hair.
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You’re always adding more stuff to my ever long list of “things I need to buy”. It’s scary!
Anyway, so I love “Happy”…it’s been around a long time, it might be overdone, but it still makes me “happy”.
I always like to lift up my hair and spray the backside of my neck cause the beard man likes to cuddle up to me and smell the faint smell that I put on in the morning. It’s nice…except when I’m “too tired”.
great post. I remember “happy” from a long time ago. I also love bath and body’s “white citrus” body spray. It stays on pretty well, and it’s not too overwhelming!
Why is it that wearing perfume does make me feel so… I dunno, like a pretty pretty princess? lol
Great Ideas! I just bought a new parfum today! It is Very Hollywood by Michael Kors. I’m liking it! Also, I love Philosophy’s Amazing Grace for after or before a workout. It has a “clean” smell to it.
Great blog, those tips on a lasting scent are perfect for me! I love the hair brush one too, never thought of that one. Thanks for listing all the pulse points too! (Even though that should have been obvious.. duh.)
I aldo didn’t know that perfume evaporates off dry skin quicker. Doesn’t spraying it onto open pores clog them though? Food for thought!
P.S. Saw you on SITS!
Happy makes me real happy! A smell that makes you forget all gloomy things.These tips are great.will take off these things while applying my favorite perfumes while getting ready for the day.