To buy a perfume online
When buying a perfume online, some people will choose their fragrance according to the brand or the promotion that has been made on it, and other customers will be attracted by the elegance of the bottle. If none of these factors are taken into consideration, then the perfume will be chosen for its scent only. In order to choose your perfume online, here are some recommendations to follow.
The advantages of buying a perfume online
Buying your perfume online is a great time-saver. You do not have to travel, and your product will be delivered directly to your home. Moreover, in some countries or cities, there are no perfumeries where you can find the perfume of your choice. Buying your perfume online is therefore a good solution to this problem, and it allows you to treat yourself while having access to a very wide range of fragrances.
Moreover, contrary to what one might think, buying online does not prevent you from communicating with the seller, as you could do by choosing your perfume in a store. For instance, it is possible to communicate directly with the brand or the perfumer by email, or via the brand's social networks (Instagram, Facebook...). This is a good way to ask questions, make returns once the purchase has been made, or to make a complaint in case of dissatisfaction or problem with your order.
Finally, buying a perfume online sometimes allows you to get some advantages such as free samples, home delivery, various gifts, or even attractive discounts.
Tips for buying perfume online
The real disadvantage of buying a perfume online is the risk of falling on a doubtful perfume site with a poorly secured payment system. To avoid this, check that the site takes the credit card in a secure way and offers payment by Paypal. Also make sure that there are no implicit commitment or hidden fees while placing the order. Also remember to check the amount of delivery fee, it is not always offered and can quickly increase the total of the invoice.
Buying online is a suitable solution if you want to buy your own fragrance, or if you wish to offer a fragrance as a gift to someone.
If you already know the name of the fragrance you want, you can easily find it on the brand's web site. You will also find precise information about the notes and raw materials contained in your fragrance as well as its inspiration (history, olfactory family and reviews).
How to find a new fragrance online?
It is normal to hesitate to buy a perfume online, for the simple reason that you will not be able to smell it. However, it is also possible to buy your perfume online without the risk of buying the wrong fragrance.
First of all, if you are looking for a new fragrance that you have never had the opportunity to test, you can initially buy a sample set, its price can be sometimes refunded with the first purchase. This will allow you to take your time to discover the scent. You will be able to test different fragrances at home, at your own pace, far from the saturated atmosphere of a perfumery (see To buy a perfume in a store).
On Sylvaine Delacourte’s website you can find complete information describing each perfume, it includes information on the raw materials contained in each of them. You can also discover the videos retracing the genesis of each fragrance. In addition, a complete guide, consisting of about a hundred articles, in order to enrich your knowledge on perfumery, the raw materials, the facets, the olfactory families, the extraction techniques, as well as advice on how to choose your perfume. Sylvaine Delacourte fragrances are confidential or niche perfumes that you should choose depending on the emotions they provoke. Sylvaine Delacourte believes that fragrances go beyond the sexes, there is no need to separate perfumes in sections for men and women, this is what is called unisex perfumes. Sylvaine Delacourte scents are eaux de parfums, there is also an eau fraîche: Oranzo from Orange Blossom Collection.
Sylvaine Delacourte offers several Collections based on one main note. The first collection is built around the musk note, the second around vanilla and the third around orange blossom. These raw materials are at the centre of each perfume, they are dressed in different facets: aromatic, floral, woody, oriental, spicy.
Discovery Boxes of each Collection are available online. Your discovery experience is refundable, with your order you earn a credit of the same amount valid toward your favorite 30 ml or 100 ml perfume.
Tips to enrich your knowledge of perfumery
If you wish to enrich your knowledge in perfumery, you can find many specialized sites. These professional sites will allow you to find out about the classic fragrances and about the new fragrance brands, accompanied with olfactory descriptions and the raw materials contained in each fragrance. You can also find reviews on certain products. Keep in mind, though, that each review is subjective and therefore questionable.
Here are a few references of professional sites to learn more about perfumes:
The importance of choosing the right fragrance
Choosing a fragrance is like choosing its olfactory identity. Far from being an insignificant act, choosing a perfume is not the same as buying a piece of clothing or another fashion accessory. Indeed, buying a perfume, whether online or in-store, is a much less superficial act than it seems.
The fragrance you choose will create a true extension of your personality, and will participate in defining yourself. In a way, fragrance is our signature, our olfactory slogan. A well-chosen fragrance will act like a second skin.
You should also know that the notes of a perfume change according to the pH of the epidermis and different types of skin (see Testing a perfume). So it is impossible to predict how the fragrance will evolve on the skin: it can be divine on someone, and very disappointing on someone else. If the chemistry is right and you often get compliments, it probably means that you have found the right fragrance for you, and will become a true ally.
Conclusion
Buying perfume online on the perfume brand’s website can be both fast and convenient, so it is a good idea to do it. If you know the name of the fragrance you want to buy, all you have to do is order it directly from the brand's website, or from another e-commerce site. And if you are looking for a new fragrance, online shopping will allow you to test sample sets that will help you find your next fragrance.
Sylvaine Delacourte fragrances
Discover Sylvaine Delacourte's brand with her Orange Blossom, Musks and Vanilla Collections. You can try them thanks to the Discovery Boxes (5 Eaux de Parfum x 2 ml) and rediscover these raw materials as you have never smelled them before.