8 Expert Suggestions If You Want To Give Perfume As A Gift

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JAKARTA - The beginning of the year is the right moment to give gifts to those closest to you as an encouragement to start a new year. However, choosing a gift can be difficult. However, there is one category that is almost universally liked, namely fragrance. Perfume can change a person's mood and increase its aura.

"The wewangian is personal, which makes it an extraordinary gift to express a person's relationship and understanding of a person's personality," said Sonia Constant, a senior perfume expert at Givaudan.

"Wewangian evokes memories and emotions, making them more than just a smell, This is an experience you share with people who receive it," explained Constant.

Unfortunately, finding the right perfume can be difficult. For this reason, VOI summarizes information released by Byrdie, Friday, January 3, giving eight suggestions for choosing perfume as a gift according to experts' advice.

Knowing the recipient's favorite scent can help you make a choice.

"If you can first find out some of the fragrances they like, then you can match the scent with a new and unique scent on the market to produce a new unique fragrance," said Adriana Medina, vice president of perfume, a luxurious fragrance, at Givaudan.

"Look for fragrance brands they like to use and explore beyond these options to provide something new and special."

Don't forget, ask the prize recipient if they have perfume allergies.

"Does this person have sensitivities like allergies or headaches?" said Kristi Moe, owner oftensica Perfumery.

"Then look for perfumes that do not use additional fragrances, parabens, fthalates, or dyes. Avoid rollerball perfumes and choose those that spray."

That way, even if they have skin sensitivity, they can still spray perfume on their clothes and enjoy the fragrance.

"You have to think about the person's personality and lifestyle," said Constant.

"Are they people who like to be outdoors, or do they prefer a comfortable and intimate place? Also consider the scent they usually like. Do they like something that smells like flowers, fresh, or maybe something warm and Malay? It's about finding the scent that suits them."

Sometimes it's a good idea to judge a book from its cover. "Get aesthetics from a perfume bottle," said Bee Shapiro, founder of Ellis Brooklyn.

"Parfum is clearly a category where the aesthetics of elegantness are important. What might match the personality of the recipient?" After all, for some people, the visuals of perfume bottles feel more important than their scents.

It is not recommended to buy perfume immediately after kissing it for the first time. On the other hand, it is better to test the perfume from time to time.

"Aroma can change over time, so if possible, test it and see how it develops," said Constant.

"The fresh at first may turn out to be something completely different."

"Considering to give a lotion that is harmonious with perfume," said Moe.

"A damp weapon will lock the scent for longer use. This is very important when using a more natural perfume that does not contain additional chemicals."

The perfume aroma can be very subjective, so it's important to remember that you shop for other people, not yourself. Try considering the aroma from their point of view.

"Make sure the fragrance is for others and not based on your personal tastes," Medina said.

Choose a lighter aroma, which is not too strong, said Moe. This will ensure the aroma is easy to use and will increase the possibility of use. If it's still difficult to decide which scent is right, choose something they know they like.