How to Select & Wear a Fragance

1. Follow Your Nose. I never buy a fragrance based on who it's made by or who endorses it. I let my nose to the talking. While I've been partial to Ralph Lauren fragrances for the last 10 years (Romance, Glamorous, Polo Sport for Women), it's maybe because his scents are light and fresh. But I also love Stella McCartney's signature perfume as well as Calvin Klein's Eternity, Obession Night, Eternity Moment, and Euphoria. And I'm not opposed to classic's like Estee Lauder's Beautiful and my Chanel Chance. I buy what I like pure and simple. And while some people just go with whatever is hot at the moment, my choices are based solely on whatever I'm feeling at the moment.

2. Know what works for you. If you wear a scent and people turn their nose up when you walk by, perhaps that fragrance doesn't mix with your body's chemistry. Select another. I had to stop wearing one of my favorite scents because someone I worked for couldn't bear it. She was allergic, and got sniffly every time I entered the room. Well, I'm since been far removed from her sensitive nose and continue to wear my Burberry London with pride. That said, fragrances smell different on different people. What may be good for the goose...well you know the rest.

3. Go easy. Never douse yourself with perfume. That's what pleasure points (tee-hee) are for. In other words, put the scent where you may want to be kissed. Behind the ears, the wrists, the neck, and behind the knees are the best places to put a fragrance. As you wear it the scent will rise, so spraying it on the knees is actually quite effective. You want to enchant, not overload. And if someone can smell your perfume when you're clearly out of sight, you've put on too much.

4. Have a signature scent, but keep a stable of fragrances. I can't count how many fragrances I have, guessing wildly, maybe 30 or more. I like to change it up a bit. some fragrances are better suited for evening, others for daytime. Having an arsenal of fragrances can prepare you for anything. After all, no two days are ever the same.