Where to buy a perfume?

With the Internet, you can now purchase your perfume online. Wherever you buy your perfume, you can follow these tips to make sure you make the right choice.


Choosing a fragrance in store

The choice of a fragrance in a store can be made according to several criteria: some will be tempted to choose a fragrance with an elegant bottle, while other customers will go for the trendy fragrances of the moment, seduced by the promotion that has been made. The fragrance can also be chosen according to its brand. Sometimes none of these factors are taken into consideration, and customers simply look for the fragrances that suit them best.

Buying a perfume is an important action. Purchasing a perfume is not a superficial act, it reflects a deeper side of your personality, it will become your signature, your olfactory slogan, the signature of your presence.

It is important not to try too many fragrances at once, try maximum 3 at a time. When you have a crush, spend time with the scent, give it time to evolve on your skin, in order to validate the alchemy. You can also sleep with it, to make sure it is not tiring or giving you a headache.

How to choose a perfume in store if you are a perfume expert?

If you already have some knowledge in perfumery and you are curious to know more, you can start by defining the types of fragrances that might suit you, according to your olfactory family and your tastes. 


Define your olfactory family before choosing your perfume in store

Before going to the store to choose your fragrance, it is important to know which olfactory family you belong to. Here are the different olfactory families: 

Be precise in your request when choosing your perfume in store

If you are truly passionate about perfumery, you can also carry out an in-depth perfume search: if you know your taste in terms of scents or raw materials, you can give precise indications to a counselor on the style of notes you want (see By notes).

How to choose a fragrance in store if you are new to perfumery?

For people who are new to the world of perfumery, it will not always be easy to know exactly what type of fragrance to go for when buying a perfume in a store. First of all, be aware that there are different styles of perfumery.

It is important to find a professional advisor who will know how to ask specific questions about your olfactory heritage, your tastes, your aspirations.


The different styles of perfumery 

  • A classic perfumery or A department store 

If you are not sure about your taste in perfumery and you do not know which fragrances attract you, the easiest way is to go to a traditional perfumery, or to a department store, and find a consultant who will listen to you. 

  • Alternative, confidential or niche perfumery 

A person who is looking for a signature fragrance may head for niche perfumeries, also known as "confidential perfumeries" or "alternative perfumeries". As a rule, the owners or advisors who work in these shops are passionate experts. They have a smaller selection of fragrances, but they know how to ask the right questions and give the right advice for each person. These specialists will certainly help you find the fragrance of your dreams.

 

 

Buy your perfume online 

If you do not want to go out shopping, you can also visit the brands' websites and buy your perfume online. Each fragrance will be precisely described (with its composition, history, manufacturing process, etc).

On the Sylvaine Delacourte website you will find complete information about raw materials through cards and films retracing the genesis of each fragrance. In addition, a complete guide will also allow you to enrich your knowledge of perfumery, with about a hundred articles about perfumes (raw materials, facets, olfactory families, extraction techniques, tips on choosing a perfume, etc.).

Tips to enrich your knowledge of perfumery

If you wish to enrich your knowledge in perfumery so that you can choose your perfume in store, do not hesitate to regularly consult professional sites. This will allow you to learn about the notes contained in each fragrance. Here are a few references of professional sites and magazines to discover:


These sites list the latest scents in perfumery and post reviews for each fragrance (keep in mind, though, that every review is subjective and therefore questionable).


Conclusion 

Buying a fragrance in a classic or an alternative perfumery requires finding the right consultant, who will listen to you and meet your expectations. When you think you have found the perfume that suits you, always take time to test it on your skin and take a little walk, to give it time to evolve, before you decide to buy it. 

In the end, a beautiful perfume will be the one that will give you a lively and pleasant emotion, and which will be the object of many compliments from those around you. 

 

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.