Choosing the right perfume is not child's play. But don't panic: there is one for every person. And more than one, obviously. The only "difficulty" concerns the fact that the perfume represents a second skin of the person who wears it, it becomes an identifying signature for men and women. Therefore, the choice must be absolutely in harmony between the type of fragrance and the natural scent of one's skin.

A right perfume is one that manages to enhance the olfactory imprint of the person without ever overwhelming it or altering it in any way. For this reason, before purchasing it, it is essential to listen to the desires of one's skin, to accommodate its style needs and the characteristics of the skin that will receive that perfume.

Needs that can change from day to night, in fact there are many people who love to wear a fragrance during the hours of the day and then change it to get ready to experience the evening.

Perfumes accompany us in every moment of our life, they are the leitmotif of our memories and our emotions. They are the most immediate way to bring to mind an evening spent in pleasant company or a day in which personal expectations and satisfactions came true. But it is always perfumes that bring down a veil of nostalgia or pain when they remind us of less happy situations.

In any case, what is certain is that, both during the day and at night, everyone likes to smell and wear a good perfume. But how do you choose a daytime perfume and an evening perfume? What are the most typical daily olfactory preferences and those most suitable for the evening?

Here is some advice for choosing the right perfume to wear at various times of the day that reflects your personality, your mood and what you want to communicate about yourself.

Daytime and evening perfumes: characteristics and olfactory notes

First of all, a substantial difference must be clarified. What distinguishes daytime perfumes and evening perfumes is the intensity and the olfactory compositions that predominate in the fragrance. Depending on the two phases of the day, each person may want to express different aspects of their personality, for this reason they would do well to wear the type of fragrance that best suits daytime and evening occasions.

It is also true that no rule prohibits wearing the same perfume both during the day and in the evening. Some people, in fact, prefer to have a perfume that represents them at every moment of the day, a fragrance that becomes a symbol of affirmation of personal style and olfactory coherence, because it creates a perfumed identity that allows to associate and recognize that person.

The only “rule” that exists in the field of perfumes is personal satisfaction. The perfume you wear must please and make the wearer feel good, even before pleasing others. In fact, your favorite fragrance becomes an extension of your personality, a way to talk about yourself without resorting to words.

Returning to the distinction between daytime and evening perfumes, the differences you need to look for to make a satisfying choice are in the persistence and the sensation of enveloping the olfactory notes.

Daytime perfumes are characterized by light and fresh notes, like those found in citrus or floral fragrances. These are notes that reflect the brightness and attract the energy of the daytime hours with a very refreshing touch. Among the most used ingredients are lemon, orange, bergamot, jasmine, rose, lavender, eucalyptus and mint. An example? Inara by Swiss Arabian, with top notes of bergamot and mandarin, heart notes of rose, peach, jasmine, blackcurrant and base notes of sandalwood, cedar, resins, patchouli, musk.

Evening perfumes have much warmer, more intense and long-lasting notes, perfect for accompanying men or women into the mysterious and intriguing atmospheres of the evening hours. Made with persistent ingredients such as amber, myrrh, oud, patchouli, vanilla, sandalwood and tobacco, these notes are usually found in oriental, spicy or woody olfactory families. Like those that make up the fragrance Art of Arabia II by Lattafa Pride, with notes of pink pepper, heliotrope, cardamom, bergamot, heart notes of jasmine, almond, lavender and base notes of oud, guaiac wood, sandalwood, vanilla.

The notes of daytime perfumes are, therefore, designed to adapt to the liveliest circumstances and contexts that are frequented during the day. They are inserted in fragrances that awaken the senses and give a long-lasting sensation of cleanliness and freshness, which is why they are perfect to be worn in the workplace, at daily appointments or during outdoor activities.

While evening perfumes can be much more elegant and sensual, two characteristics that could certainly come in handy during an intriguing evening. Essences know how to assert themselves with an intimate and profound touch, to become the protagonists of a seductive atmosphere. Whether it is a romantic dinner or an evening with friends, every moment of relaxation becomes more intense if it is experienced with this memorable and long-lasting trail.

Much more versatile and suitable for both day and night are floral notes, while gourmand notes of cocoa, coffee, gianduia, rum and whiskey are definitely much more suitable for the evening.

To conclude, we would like to always remind you that the choice of a perfume does not only have to do with personal preferences, but becomes an expression of the way in which one interacts socially. Perfumes influence the first impression people make of us, the memory we leave in them, therefore they must be in line with what we intend to communicate and share.