We’re big fans of online shopping. Not only can we order a brand new lipstick in our pyjamas but can also avoid huge crowds and long lines. That being said, buying perfume online isn’t as easy as buying a mascara but it should be. While it may seem strange to buy a fragrance without sniffing it IRL first, online perfume shopping has a long list of benefits.
The internet is not only a treasure trove for good deals and steals but also a place to discover a new slew of brands that may not yet be available at beauty stores. Whether you love a deeply floral aroma or something that captures the essence of a vacation in a bottle, you can learn to select a fragrance online with the right tips. To help you streamline your perfume purchasing process, we’re spilling the beans on how to discover your next signature scent, without smelling it first.
6 Tips To Finding Your Signature Scent Online (Without Smelling It First)
Do Your Research
Do your homework. Check customer reviews and even Fragrantica which is basically an online encyclopedia dedicated to perfume-lovers. To get a better idea of how other people tend to like the fragrance in question, do a search to see if it’s been covered by any bloggers or online portals. Their experiences may help you make informed decisions.
Know Your Notes
You’re guaranteed to see the word ‘notes’ in the description of any perfume online. Though they can be classified into as many as seven categories. To simplify the process, you can keep in mind four broad themes such as fresh, floral, woodsy, and oriental. Knowing the notes you like might help you choose the right perfume.
Order Samples
When shopping online, It’s easier to try on the fragrances because you can order samples- and you should (usually) order samples. Good online perfume sites like perfumesamples.in and others sell samples for next to nothing and/or include them for free when you buy a bottle of something you already know and love. You can get the perfumes delivered to you, try them on at your leisure, and take the call.
Remember: Perfumes Are Gender-Neutral!
If you’re hung up on gender marketing when it comes to selecting the right fragrances, let us tell you fragrances are for everyone. You can easily ignore the marketing that tells you which gender a fragrance is for. The first rule of buying perfume online is to ignore gendering!
Sign Up For A Quiz
DW, you’ll love being graded on this quiz. Some websites offer scent personality quizzes that’ll help you determine what your olfactory preferences are, what kind of lifestyle you lead and your actual personality. All of these are important factors for finding the perfect fragrance.
Pay Attention To The Descriptions
It turns out that the descriptions of perfumes on web pages are definitely not bogus. Fragrances belong to that category of beauty that evokes some kind of emotion. That way, you’ll get an understanding of whether or not that type of scent matches your personality and lifestyle.
Smell you later!
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