Many people choose buy an imported perfume instead of a national perfume, taking into account the variety of fragrances as well as the time it lasts on the skin.
The differences in quality between national and international perfumes were greater, however, even though our industry has evolved, we can still observe that imported products are able to more assertively meet women’s needs.
But how to choose the best option? Are you in doubt when buying an imported perfume? Don’t know the difference between perfume and eau de perfume? Don’t know how to choose the best scent for your skin? So continue reading this article, we will answer these and other questions that even those most aware of fashion and beauty have.
1. Is there a right perfume for each skin type?
The answer is yes, perfumes tend to behave differently on different skin types such as oily, dry or normal. Check out tips below to get the right choice according to your skin type:
- Normal Skin – Tends to keep the fragrance well fixed on the skin for a long time.
- Dry skin – Skin with little oil has more difficulty maintaining the fragrance, so we recommend that the person try to reapply the perfume throughout the day or use it in combination with moisturizers from the same line to reinforce the aroma.
- Oily skin – People who have oily skin should pay attention to the intensity of the perfume they are choosing and also the amount they will apply since the fragrance will last longer on the skin.
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2. There are different groups of perfumes
Now that you know how each skin type behaves in relation to perfume retention, you can start to choose the essence concentration more assertively.
At this point it is necessary to know the 4 groups of perfumes, the difference between them basically consists of the concentration of essence.
- Parfum (perfume) – It has around 45% essence concentration, as it offers greater fixation and lasting time on the skin (12 hours) and is the most expensive on the market.
- Perfume (perfume water) – In this type of product, the essence concentration is around 15% to 20%, lasting between 8 and 12 hours, but it is less intense than parfum.
- Toilet water (bath water) – It has an essence concentration of 8% to 10% and lasts for around 6 to 8 hours on the skin.
- Cologne (cologne) – The essence in this type of product is concentrated at around 2% to 5%. The fixation time on the skin is between 3 and 6 hours.
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3. Pay attention to the duration
When buying an imported perfume, it is good to pay attention to its duration and its lasting effect on the skin.
Imported perfumes tend to be from groups with the highest concentration of essence, this is one of the most crucial differences in relation to national perfumes.
In general, national companies work with options with less concentration of essence due to our country’s tropical climate.
Note that the warmer the climate where you live, the milder the perfume should be, as sweat can amplify the fragrance.
A parfum can be an interesting alternative for nighttime occasions like a party, for example. The perfume cannot become something unpleasant.
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4. Discover the fragrance in person
The great difficulty in buying an imported perfume is that, in general, these items are sold online.
The purchase of perfumes and scented cosmetics must be done carefully and prioritizing getting to know the fragrance in person.
You can find out about it through a friend you already have, or even by going to some stores that sell imported products, even if you prefer to buy online you should know the fragrance beforehand.
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5. Learn more about the notes that make up the perfume
Knowing the concept of top, heart and base notes used by perfumers to produce fragrances is important because this way you can have a better idea about the real aroma of the perfume.
Did you know that the true aroma of a perfume is only felt 1 hour after it has been applied to the skin?
- Top Notes (or Head Notes) – Basically it is the first aroma you smell when you spray the perfume, it is the first impression aroma, but not necessarily the true aroma.
- Heart Notes – The aroma that other people will smell emanating from you, as these are the notes that begin to emerge after some time of applying the perfume. An identity of the fragrance, which is why it is said that to get to know a perfume it is important to feel its aroma after a few hours of application.
- Base Notes – It is the final scent of the perfume on your skin, that is, the one that will last the longest before the fragrance disappears.
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6. Variations of the same perfume
You’ve probably seen some imported perfume that has more than one version, for example, line 212.
Each perfume that is part of this line was designed for a specific consumer profile and therefore those who use the feminine 212 (eau de toilette) will not necessarily like the sexy 212 (eau de parfum).
The first was developed to be used on a daily basis by a modern and dynamic woman while the second was developed for special occasions and for a woman who likes sensuality.
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7. Beware of possible allergies
Even perfumes from reputable companies on the market can cause allergies, because it is not so much the quality but the components that can bring this type of reaction to the consumer.
The tip is to pay attention to the composition of the perfume which is usually fully listed on the shopping website and which may contain something that will irritate your body, be careful, as buying an imported perfume only to discover that you are allergic is not at all pleasant.
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