Thursday, October 11, 2007

Perfume Categories

Are you aware that perfumes are broken down into six different categories? They are. There is quite a science to perfume. The six categories include floral/sweet, sporty/clean, green/natural, musk/oils, woody (also known as chypre) and finally, last but not least, oriental/spicy. Let us briefly look at each one of these categories.

Floral/sweet is the most commonly used category of fragrances and this one can be subtle (like a whisper of a scent) or sweet but it brings out the girl in any woman, no matter what her age is. This explains why so many women like this category of scent. Examples include L'Air Du Temps by Nina Ricci, Safari for Women by Ralph Lauren, Pleasures by Estee Lauder, White Linen and Curious by Britney Spears.

The sporty/clean fragrance is, as it implies, a clean scent reminiscent of the refreshing aspect of soap or much like fresh linen after it has been brought inside from the clothesline. This is a "fresh out of the shower" type of clean that is invigorating! Athletic women favor this fragrance category. Examples include Ralph Lauren Polo for Women, Tommy Girl by Tommy Hilfiger (very popular with teenage girls), Lily Chic by Escada and Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan.

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