Aromachology: The Influence of Fragrances and the Art to Choose a Perfume

Expectations for perfume has evolved and there is an increasing trend of wanting to associate olfactory sensations and well being. Using a perfume is not only a gesture of seduction, it is also a way to find a better harmony with ourselves and it is a nice way to relax and feel cozy and comfortable. Breathing a special blend of essential oils to wake up in a good mood, relax, remain calm, to sleep with a smile or recall good memories are things we do with perfumes. The influence of fragrances on our mood and behavior are undeniable.

In recent years, the perception of fragrance is bound to aromachology. Found in the 1980s, this science studies the phenomena related to odors. Regarding both the body and personal environment. American neurologist and psychiatrist Alan Hirsch, director of the Foundation for research and treatment of smell and taste of Chicago has also issued this theory: « scents influence our actions or our behavior.”

The power of odors is related to environmental change and our lifestyle (stress, industrialization, new technologies, pollution …). The scent helps us to assert our personality, while improving our mood and contributing in our wellbeing. It is the secret to our charisma. It is not all about to charm, but to get into the environment of those who inhale us, making sure we choose an original and rather unusual scent.

Choose your perfume to:

– effectively define who you are : sports, business woman, young woman, woman of mature age etc.

– Find the traits of your personality that you wish to highlight: your elegance, your intelligence, your femininity, your refinement etc.

– Define how you like your perfume: floral, fruity, light, exotic peppery, sweet etc.

Things to avoid when choosing a fragrance or perfume!

• Never choose a fragrance because-you scent it on someone else; it could be quite different on you and you would be very disappointed.
• Never breathe a perfume bottle but even test it on your skin for every skin reacts differently depending on its chemical composition and flavor may be modified.
• Do not be swayed by a nice bottle because it is the content that is most important.
• When you wear a perfume, trust your entourage: as people’s behavior around you can determine if it is suitable or not.
• A perfume is an almost miraculous balance which the perfumer has devoted so much time to avoid olfactory cacophony, careful not to disturb the equilibrium. For that use, your shower gel, your body milk, your deodorant of the same fragrant notes. Your body thus prepared will highlight and accentuate the fragrance you choose.

There is no universal scent, each has his tastes and colors and the most famous or the most sold of perfumes might not necessarily be your favorite. Forget fashions, brands, diktats and choose your fragrance just for you or to offer to friends, your lover or someone you know.