There's a special pressure that comes with finding your signature scent. Maybe it's the overwhelming variety of fragrances available, or maybe it's the worry of smelling like an over-fragranced individual who has only recently discovered fragrance samples. 

What is a signature scent?

A signature scent is one that truly represents you - it expresses exactly what you want it to express about you. You can't get enough of the scent, and while you may experiment with various perfumes as the seasons change or your style evolves, you find yourself returning to this one over and over again and it never gets old. 

How to buy a perfume? 

Test Perfume first of All 

First, test it on your skin. Not only could you be allergic to particular perfumes, but a fragrance that smells great on someone else may not smell the same on you, so carefully select the perfume store online.

Choose the right theme 

Theme is what gives scents their uniqueness. It's also known as accord, and it's determined by the base used to create the perfume. There are four primary bases used to create fragrances. 

1. Citrus: It is made from fruits high in citric acid, such as oranges, bergamots, and lemons, citrus scents are always light and refreshing. 
2. Earth: It is made from minerals or non-flowering plants such as cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and sandalwood, and provides a mysterious aura to the user.
3. Musk:  A sensual and appealing fragrance that was once made from the sacs of animals like the civet and Asian musk deer, but it is now generated synthetically.
4. Floral: The most popular perfume theme; as the name implies, they are created from floral essence and are usually powerful, clingy, and sweet.

The proper way to sample fragrances

Trying it on is, of course, the most important element of finding your signature scent. Spray it on a pulse point, such as your wrist or elbow, where your skin is naturally warm, and the fragrance will warm up and reveal itself over time. Rubbing the perfume creates heat, which causes the molecules to break up more quickly. You can speed up the fragrance trip and miss out on the delicate dance of its true revelation if you do so unintentionally.

How to tell if its your signature scent? 

Here's how to evaluate if a smell is right for you once you've settled on one. First and foremost, do you enjoy the scent? If so, it's definitely worth wearing.  Second, do you get a lot of compliments on it? If that's the case, you're on the right track; not only do you enjoy it, but others do as well. Another thing to consider is memories. It's a signature fragrance when other people say things like, "I always remember you wearing that romantic floral scent." 

In the end, finding a scent you love might be difficult, but if you know what you're searching for and how to get it, the process can be pleasurable, especially if you have the understanding of smells to help you improve your daily life.