This is an interesting and much-debated question among those who love perfumes! Certainly, many women like to have a signature fragrance that perfectly captures their character and empowers them whenever they wear it so they prefer to wear the same fragrance every day. Many others prefer to have light, clear fragrances to wear during the day at work and prefer to wear a heavier and more sultry fragrance at night time. So, when considering the purchase of a new fragrance should you match your perfume to the seasons too?
Interestingly, there are a huge number of people who say that yes, it is important to match your perfume to the season and that switching to a different fragrance will help you to capture the character of the season and will ensure that you smell ‘right’ for that season. They cite the example that you don’t wear warm, heavy clothes on a warm sunny day! This is definitely true and so is the fact that each season has its own characteristic smells.
Are there different fragrances for the different seasons?
When you smell an array of fragrances, it is true that not everyone will conjure up an image of a particular season, but some definitely will. The signature scents of spring and summer are light, fresh fragrances and usually with either citrus or floral notes, whereas, autumn and winter fragrances tend to be heavier with spicy and woody notes.
The key to success is to find the fragrances that match your character as perfumes are a form of communication similar to music. The various scents are classified into different families – citrus, woody, floral, spicy, herbal, etc. – and each one will trigger a different emotion in you. Once you know the families of scents that you really like, you can explore which perfumes contain your favorite groups as these will be the fragrances you will like and that will suit you.
It is important to remember that a fragrance that smells fabulous on your friend, will not smell the same on you. If you decide that you only like clean fresh fragrances and would like to ‘ring the changes each season, you will find that it is possible to do so, but it will take time to discover which new fragrances suit your character best.
The best 5 fragrances for Spring 2022:
As the first days of spring arrive, it is fun to change your perfume to a light fresh fragrance that perfectly captures the magic of the season which symbolizes a fresh new start to the year. Spring fragrances are crisp and are often floral with hints of fruit and oriental spice. Such scents as wild orchids and orange blossom are perfect in fragrances that match the blue skies and abundance of pretty springtime flowers. In the world of perfume, Yves St Laurent fragrances are said to be ideal for springtime.
- Gucci- Bloom
- Valentino- Voce Viva
- Christian Dior- Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
- Marc Jacobs- Daisy
- Lancôme- Idôle
The best 5 summer fragrances for 2022
Light refreshing and fruity fragrances will be perfect to wear during the summer months as they capture perfectly the relaxing ambiance of summer days and long summer evenings. Scents like vanilla, rose and sandalwood are found in many summer fragrances, along with fruits like lemon, strawberries, and coconut. Many of our suggested summer fragrances contain flowers such as the Yves St Laurent Libre with orange blossom, jasmine, and lavender and Jo Malone Red Hibiscus which also has notes of jasmine, mandarin, and vanilla.
- Jo Malone- London Red Hibiscus
- Chanel- Paris Riviera
- Yves Saint Laurent- Libre
- Tom Ford- Bitter Peach
- Gucci- Memoire D’Une Odeur
The best 5 autumn fragrances for 2022
As Autumn approaches, the weather cools and days shorten and the seasonal smells change accordingly. The colors of autumn are rich oranges, reds, and browns so to complement them your fragrance needs to have a warm and soothing aroma.
Autumnal smells include apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, and sandalwood and these can be found in a number of perfumes that mirror this wonderful season. Leather, amber, and musk are other classical scents that can be found in a number of fragrances that are perfect for this time of year.
- Chanel- Coco Mademoiselle
- Christian Dior- Joy
- Guerlain- Mon Guerlain Florale
- Tom Ford – Oud Wood
- Jo Malone- Honeysuckle and Davana
The best 5 winter fragrances for 2022
If you are planning to buy a lovely new fragrance for the winter, it is best to invest in a heavier scent as this will ensure that it lasts longer as your skin will be drier and will not absorb the fragrance so easily. The base notes are the long-lasting scents in a fragrance so these are most important for winter perfumes. Lovely seasonal scents include amber, musk, leather, and tobacco plus the winter spice notes of clove and cinnamon. Rose, sandalwood, and chocolate are also popular scents found in winter fragrances.
- Tom Ford Black Orchid
- Hermes Elixir des Merveilles
- Viktor & Rolf Midnight Flowerbomb
- Kilian Angels’ Share
- Estee Lauder Infinite Sky
Consider the strength of the perfume
Although perfume scents are known to evaporate more quickly during the summer months, they can fade away even more quickly during the cooler winter months because your skin is dry so the perfume has fewer natural oils to blend with. A light fragrant cologne that is refreshing to regularly apply is ideal for a hot summer’s day, but during the winter months, a perfume or Eau de Parfum that contains warming scents of spices are the best strengths to use.
Care for your perfumes
If you are wearing several different perfumes, you need to protect the different bottles well to keep their contents perfectly. Perfume bottles are best kept in their boxes, somewhere cool and dry like a wardrobe shelf or cupboard.
Of course, there is no hard-and-fast rule about how often or when you should change your perfume and there is a myriad of ideas on the subject! Many women find their “signature scent” and wear it all their lives as it makes them feel attractive and confident. Others like to experiment with different fragrances and change their perfumes regularly. A large number of women do find that it is fun to mark the passing seasons with a new fragrance that matches them perfectly. Maybe in 2022, you are going to do this too…