Choosing the Gift of Fragrance – How Hard Can it Be?

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by Zeva Farmer

Choosing the Gift of Fragrance – How Hard Can it Be?

The fragrance you wear often says a lot about you as a person. At the very least it can often define you since smell is the sense most closely related to memory. People will remember your smell more than even your face in many instances. Because of the uniqueness of fragrance with each individual, it can make a great gift, but one that will require a lot of thought and consideration.

Fragrance is an intimate gift, and don't let anyone tell you it isn't. Most everyone has a favorite fragrance and probably knows of some he or she does not like at all. That means that when you go to buy fragrance as a gift, unless you have done your homework, you are running the risk of a gift giving disaster. Make sure you display your knowledge of your significant other by showing that you do understand what he or she likes and dislikes on a level as personal as fragrance.

You must also keep in mind that fragrance can change a mood or even relax someone. The sciences of aroma therapy and pheromones say that we actually do put a lot of emphasis on scent. If you don't know what popular scent to get, consider some aroma therapy fragrances. Peppermint and lemon are known as stimulant scents while vanilla tends to be relaxing to most people.

If you are purchasing fragrance as a gift for an anniversary or romantic occasion, you have a duty. Your duty is to know what it is your significant other likes in a fragrance. Buying the right fragrance, or one that is at least similar, is not only the safe thing to do, but it also gives you an opportunity to show you do pay attention and that you are aware of what it is that makes that person an individual. Either way, make sure you are aware of what it is that he or she wears.

Historical Quote

As to the bride, she is blithe as the month; if one can compare in any degree a weed of December, with the fragrance of May; for a weed in truth it is, and a weed not in its first prime.

—Frances Burney (1752–1840)

One way to make sure you know is to do a little snooping. After he or she puts on their favorite fragrance, look at the bottle. Another way to investigate is to casually ask questions about the scent, its name, and even to inquire about other favorite fragrances that for one reason or another are not something he or she has.

If you are buying for Christmas or other traditional gift giving holiday things might be a little easier. People often have lists of what they want for the holidays. If you go through your significant other's list and see perfume or cologne listed, ask about specifics in a gentle way. Ask if he or she wants her regular fragrance or something new. If it is something new, then you have license to find what you might enjoy smelling on him or her.

Choosing a new fragrance on your own is something you should really only do if you are supremely confident in you judgment of what that person likes. Remember that it is not just about what you like to smell, but what your significant other likes as well. After all, that person is the one who will be exposed to it the most. However, if you are confident and can pull it off, a new and enjoyed fragrance will make a great surprise gift that will make that person think of you every time he or she puts on the fragrance.

A nice or correct fragrance can be a fantastic gift. If you are a man, make sure you know your lady's fragrance, and if you are a woman the same goes for your guy. Women should also realize that the right scent on here can be a very stimulating experience for your man. His entire mood can be affected by what you wear. A fragrance can highlight and bring to life inner-beauty and a deep held smoldering passion and desire. The fragrance can end up being an extension of your personal identity. When you are gone, your scent is something people will remember about you long after you have left and the same is true for the person for whom you are buying a fragrance. Keep that in mind and realize that the right perfume or cologne can be the best and more powerful gift you can buy.

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