Your feminine image is about more than just the way you look. It’s also about the way you speak, move, think, act, and smell. Yes, SMELL!
Scent is strongly linked to emotions – and the right perfume can make you feel irresistibly feminine.
How do you choose the perfect feminizing perfume? Here are the different types of perfume scents and the impressions they create:
Floral Perfumes
Floral perfumes are based on the scent of one flower (like lavender, rose, gardenia, or geranium) or a combination of several flowers.
Floral perfumes are great for crossdressers and transgender women since they are the most feminine of fragrances. Wear a floral perfume when you want to express your soft, romantic side.
Examples of floral perfumes include: Daisy by Marc Jacobs, Estée Lauder White Linen, Dior J’Adore, Stella by Stella McCartney, Kenzo Flower by Kenzo, and L‘Air du Temps by Nina Ricci.
Fruity Perfumes
Fruity perfumes contain citrus scents, such as lemon, grapefruit, strawberry, peach, kiwi, etc.
Fruity perfumes are fresh and youthful, making them a great choice for when you want to feel confident and energetic.
Examples of fruity perfumes include: L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Cartier Eau de Cartier, Sun Flowers by Elizabeth Arden, Beautiful Sheer by Estée Lauder, DKNY by Donna Karan, and Emporio White by Giorgio Armani.
Fresh Perfumes
Fresh perfumes (also called green scents) are light and airy. They are based on scents of grass, green leaves and the ocean.
Fresh perfumes are energetic and rejuvenating. They are great to wear when you are out “en femme” since they boost your mood and put other people at ease.
Examples of fresh perfumes include: J.Lo Glow by Jennifer Lopez, Fifth Avenue by Elizabeth Arden, Diorissimo, Dune by Christian Dior, Bond No. 9, and Safari by Ralph Lauren.
Oriental Perfumes
Oriental perfumes are rich and dramatic and smell of spices, musk, vanilla and heavy flowers.
Oriental perfumes have a sexy and sophisticated air. Just be sure to choose a light scent since oriental perfumes can lean toward the masculine side.
Examples of oriental perfumes include: Dior Addict, Lancome Attraction, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent, Samsara by Guerlain, Lalique Perfume by Lalique, and Sun Moon & Stars by Karl Lagerfeld.
Woody Perfumes
Woody perfumes are heavy and dramatic and are incorporate scents like sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar.
Woody perfumes are sensual and exotic, but they are the most masculine of all fragrances. Therefore, you may want to avoid this particular fragrance type.
Examples of woody perfumes include: Passion by Elizabeth Taylor, Escada by Escada, Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker, Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan, Habanita by Molinard, and Givenchy Organza.
What’s YOUR favorite perfume?
Keep these guidelines in mind – but remember, the most important criteria for choosing a perfume is how pretty and feminine it makes YOU feel!
What is YOUR favorite perfume? I’d love to know, so please share with me in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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I use Dior Escale a pondichérie. I love it and not anyone has made any comment about it . Except for me right now.
Unfortunately shopping for perfume really isn’t a one day affair because even after just the first 30 minutes, the sense of smell is assaulted by the different fragrances from the cosmetic counter area; you really cannot escape it no matter how you want to try.
I guess the best way is to make several trips with a sample or three home with you to try out on your nights out. Try one a night to see how it works with you and your outing; who knows, you just might hit right then you can go back to the store and get the scent you prefer without buying scents that do not work for you plus you will save a lot of money in the long run, too.
I like Taylor Swift eau de parfum spray and eau de parfum
Givenchy organza
I have been wearing Silk Ribbons by Jessica McKlintock as my “signature scent” since about 2007. It falls into the “floral” grouping, but is more subtle than most florals, even though it has good staying power. Strongest notes are Lily of the Valley, and undertones of vanilla and raspberry.
I wish it was produced in a bubble bath formulation.
Dear Lucille,
I like the “Pink Brand sold by Victoria Secrets, which are body sprays. I like (1) Fresh & Clean (2) Sun Kissed. They make me feel so good particularlly after showering. I don’t think that they smell “woody” but after showering ( I use Irish Spring soap) & wouldn’t suggest spraying them over “stink” to mask your stink,smell whatever, and I am Italian it works for me. PS I have been getting some real nice coments about how, the way I look especially dressed and who do I give the credit to: Ms Lucille Sorella. Thanks from Robin: a devoted reader of your blogs.
Love Robin
I recently purchased a Woody perfume, a soft feminine fragrance called Gloria Vanderbilt. I also use an Impulse (brand) musk deodorant (a blend of Jasmine, Lime and wood scents).
my latest favorite is Shiseido Zen. It seems it is the mixture of woody and fruity perfumes to me, but not sure. Do you think it is a good one?