The most common mistakes when buying perfume – and how to avoid them

Buying a new perfume can quickly become a challenge – especially when you're surrounded by dozens of scents, opinions, and trends. To help you make the right choice next time, we'll show you the most common mistakes – and how to easily avoid them.

1. Testing too many fragrances at once

After three or four scents, your sense of smell becomes overwhelmed – a phenomenon known as "nasal fatigue". Take a short break in between or smell neutralizing scents (e.g., coffee beans) to clear your sense of smell.

2. Only test perfume on test strips.

A fragrance unfolds differently on every skin. Body chemistry, temperature, and humidity all alter the notes. Therefore, always test your favorites directly on your skin – and give them time to develop from the top notes to the base notes.

3. Let yourself be guided by trends

Just because a fragrance is hyped on social media or in magazines doesn't mean it suits you. True style is about finding your own unique fragrance signature – not following the mainstream.

4. Buy without research

Perfume is an investment in your personal style. Learn about fragrance notes, longevity, and sillage before ordering. Also, make sure you buy from reputable shops selling genuine products – this is the only way to guarantee authentic quality.

5. Forgetting the budget

Luxury doesn't always have to be expensive – but quality does come at a price. Set a realistic budget before buying to avoid impulse purchases and to compare options effectively.

6. Impulse purchases instead of samples

A fragrance that delights you at first can quickly become too intense at home. Therefore, it's best to test samples or discovery sets before committing to a full bottle.

Conclusion

If you avoid these common mistakes, buying perfume becomes an experience – conscious, enjoyable, and without regret. This way, you'll find the fragrance that truly suits you – not just olfactorily, but also emotionally.

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