How to choose a signature scent
A signature scent is simply a fragrance you love enough to be known by. Here is how to find yours without rushing.
A signature scent is the fragrance you feel most like yourself in. You do not need one, and you can have more than one, but many people enjoy having a fragrance they return to again and again.
What makes a good signature
- You enjoy it in every mood. If you only like it on certain days, it may be a seasonal or occasion scent instead.
- It suits your life. A very loud fragrance is hard to wear to a small office or a long commute.
- It holds up. You should still like it hours later.
How to find it
- Work out the families you tend to like. Our guide to fragrance families can help.
- Narrow to two or three candidates, and try samples rather than full bottles.
- Wear each for several days. Notice how you feel, not just how it smells.
- Ask people close to you for honest opinions, but remember that you are the one wearing it.
Signature does not mean only
You can have a signature scent and still enjoy other fragrances. Many collectors keep one or two favourites for everyday and rotate others by season and occasion. See what to wear by season.
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Layer can show you which fragrances you wear most, which is often a clue to your signature.
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