I thought why not make a personality quiz and share some of my favourite fragrances and fragrance tips all in one go! This article is mostly for those who like me, are always shopping for scented candles and are the first to head for the scented fabric softener section at the store.
Perfumes are quite pricey, especially EDP's. So, I have searched really hard to find some amazing fragrances that will make you smell incredible and are a bit kind on your purse.
You can have a lot of fun with fragrances, a good and suitable one can be uplifting and create the desired impression on those around you. Fragrances are an extension of ourselves and help create the perfect alter ego. It can give you a huge confidence boost! Continue reading to smell like an angel and find your angel scent family.
1. Pick a fabric you would wrap yourself in
A] Silk
B] Tulle
C] Pointelle
D] Velvet
E] Lace
F] Soft fleece or wool blend
2. Your favourite dessert from the bakery is?
A] Butter croissant or pain chocolate
B] Rose flavoured macarons
C] Large swirly iced cupcake or shortcake dusted with sugar
D] Latte or hot chocolate
E] Strawberry pastry or raspberry tart
F] Anything salted caramel or drizzled with syrup
3. The supreme macaron flavour
A] Vanilla
B] Rose
C] Coffee
D] Pistachio
E] Raspberry
F] Salted Caramel
4. You are most likely to personalize your outfit by adding
A] A bracelet or ring
B] Silk hair ribbon
C] A peter pan collar
D] A dusting of highlighter across the collar bones
E] A French twist or boho braid
F] Thigh high boots or socks
5. What would you buy for your room?
A] Lots of silky and soft blankets
B] Pretty things for your vanity
C] Painted fancy wooden hanging hearts
D] Statement arts for the walls
E] Scented candles, diffusers or a new room spray
F] An adorable fur mug
6. You're about to make an impulse purchase, you don't think it's a wise decision. How do you decide whether to buy?
A] Try it on in store and stare at the mirror. Maybe take a photo or two.
B] Pay for it and formulate a plan to work your finances around it
C] Mentally go with it and if you can’t get it off your mind, head back to the store
D] Go home with it now and figure out the cost later
E] Look for a cheaper option online
F] Choose the longest walk home to get perspective and mull it over all the way
7. Favourite time of the year?
A] Every season has its own unique charm
B] Spring! I’m home spring cleaning
C] Special occasions and my birthday
D] Fall time in Paris and the possibility of longer nights
E] Summertime, hot days and any time I can wear a bikini
F] The coziness of autumn and winter
8. Which is the most satisfying?
A] Fresh/new sheets or brand new pyjamas
B] A new bottle of your favourite perfume
C] A perfect chocolate cake with whipped cream
D] Reorganizing your wardrobe at night while jamming to your favourite song on the radio
E] Launching your brand new lipstick or foundation
F] Lighting a new scented candle and sinking in to a delicately scented bubble bath with a glass of red wine
9. Where do you long to visit?
A] A dreamy soft white sand beach probably in Greece or Mauritius
B] The city of love is where my heart is
C] All of the pretty cafes
D] A city I’ve never been to before
E] Anywhere and everywhere, whispering palms, the evil forest, eko atlantic...
F] Home is where my heart is
10. What can you be found photographing?
A] Cute places and scenery
B] Fresh flowers and water fountains
C] The cutest and most lavish ice cream desserts and food related items
D] An outfit I love, an amazing garment I found or new and unopened makeup
E] Great moments with friends and family
F] Animal pictures
If you answered mostly ‘A’s – some tips to smell like sugar – you're a lover of sensual scents or vanilla, you have simple taste, classy and refined. Muted, milky, crisp, yet creamy fragrance gives you butterflies. You love the sweet innocence of vanilla and its simple elegance, you love bubble baths, the feel of fabrics and the cool side of the pillow.
How to wear perfume under this category – get a paper towel sheet and add a few drops of Daisy eau so sweet on it, toss it in the drier with your towels. Alternatively, you can pop your favourite hand cream. The best way to wear a bit of luxury and smell like sugar all day long.
If you answered mostly ‘B’s – here are some tips on how to smell like fresh blooms, lavender and rose – you're a huge fan of floral based fragrance, a symphony of blooms, a sophisticated and romantic scent like Miss Dior. A romantic at heart and you live for the moment, instantly succumb to broderie dresses online. You can’t help feeling like you have chanced upon them for a reason. You can be found planning your next vacation to Paris and you love an impressive bottle to decorate your vanity.
If you answered mostly ‘C’s – here are some tips on how to smell like marshmallow – a foodie at heart! Lover of sweet, candied and food related scents, your favourite part of baking is the smell when the goods are in the oven and devouring them of course! You're a fun loving person, your clothes are dreamy and soft. Your style is young; a sheer garment, a tulle midi skirt and a young, candied and fun scent to go with it!
How to wear perfume under this category – A fun way to ensure fragrance longevity is to use a hair mist or hair perfume, this will help distribute fragrance with every flick of the hair and release sweet smelling strands.
If you answered mostly ‘D’s – glamour Queen! you're a person of refined taste and class. You live and breath elegance. A sophisticated and polished individual, you like standing out and everything chic. Base notes are your favourite. You love the smells of the city and all the pretty scenery. You are at peace at night time and favour a mysterious fragrance to accentuate with your textured cool toned outfits. You love a sophisticated scent, sometimes with a fresh and edgy feel to it. Just like the smell of rain at night.
How to wear perfume under this category – you love statement perfumes. For extra effect, try applying a lotion with a matching scent or an unscented lotion before spritzing your perfume. This will intensify the scent and ensure longivity, as wet skin retains fragrance longer. Opt for unisex fragrances like Tom Ford’s Ombre Leather for an extra smoky, edgy feel and line the drawers of your vanity with tissue paper dabbed with a little of your favourite scent to make your clothes, towels and garments smell amazing.
If you answered mostly ‘E’s – here is how to get that fruity scent – you love fruity scents. Fruity, juicy and eccentric scents tug at your heart. You wouldn’t mind smelling like raspberry ice tea all day. You are a morning person, easy going and easily pleased. You're energized by sunlight, you're carefree and enjoy playful moments with family and friends.
How to wear perfume under this category– fruity scents sometimes can fade quickly or lose vibrancy, especially those juicy top notes. A quick trick to try is to apply Vaseline on your pulse points before spritzing the fragrance, it will help make the top notes last longer. The Mon Paris scent by Yves Saint Laurent is a great fruity scent, it’s so rich, juicy and fruity.
If you answered mostly ‘F’s – some tips on how to smell like cocoa – you're a lover of cosy feels, snug and intimate places. Things like cocoa, brown sugar, chocolate smells, goes really well with your scarf and beret assemble. You love body butters that will give you that warm, silky and intimate feel.
How to wear perfume under this category– you love a really rich, cozy, gorgeous scent with maybe just the right amount of sultry and some caramel. Try the Prada candy, a head turner for sure.
I hope you enjoyed this and found it helpful? What did you come out as? Leave us a comment.
Thank you for reading!
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