The different climates in India play an important part in how a fragrance will smell and function. A fragrance which is ideal for the cold of winter months could be too strong during the heat of the peak summer months. Citrus based fragrances are often too light and would fade fast during the humidity of monsoon months. It helps to understand the impact that the weather has on the fragrance so that you can choose your fragrances wisely and receive longer wear from every bottle of fragrance you buy. At Best Perfume India we do not believe in simply matching your preferences with a fragrance, but rather in matching the fragrance to the season.
Summer in India is hot and fragrant. Fragrance intensity is increased by heat; therefore, stronger fragrance can be overpowering quickly.
Select from among the following scents to wear on warm summer days:
All of these scents are cool and will not become too heavy in the warm sun. Eau de toilette or lighter Eau de parfum fragrance concentrations will usually be your best choice for warm weather day time wear.
All of these scents are cool and will not become too heavy in the warm sun. Eau de toilette or lighter Eau de parfum fragrance concentrations will usually be your best choice for warm weather day time wear.
Monsoon season creates high levels of humidity, which impacts how you experience your perfumes; however, it is worth noting that high moisture will likely lower the strength of scent release thereby potentially make a fragrance smell less or 'muted.'
In monsoon seasons consider applying fragrances that include:
Generally speaking, these types of notes are better able to be smelled over humidity than many very light citrus based fragrances. Also, avoid extremely sweet fragrances when the humidity is high because they tend to smell "sticky" on your skin.
Finally, layering works well during humid conditions. Before you apply fragrance spray an unscented moisturizer to help keep fragrance on your skin longer. If shopping for fragrances at Best Perfume India look for base note rich fragrance, as they tend to perform best under wet weather conditions.
In much of North India (and other parts), when it is cold enough to wear thicker and deeper fragrances, winter offers the opportunity to smell the perfume you want. It is also a time to smell a variety of different scents because cooler temperatures allow for less fragrance loss (i.e., evaporation), which creates an ideal environment for longer lasting fragrances such as heavy oriental or woody fragrances to have a presence.
Examples of scents suitable for this season are:
Experimenting with long-lasting and rich fragrances during winter months will give you the ability to make an impression. Fragrances classified as Oriental and Woody perform exceptionally well during colder months. Premium Middle Eastern inspired scents; particularly those available through RIIFFS Parfums, can be used on winter evenings and holiday gatherings.
Longer lasting fragrances and those with a more substantial base note are ideal for wearing at winter wedding celebrations.
While the perfect perfume is largely subjective, an ideal fragrance will also perform well in your environment. For example, a citrus-based fragrance will perform best during the warmer Indian climate of the day while a rich wood fragrance with notes of oud will perform best during the cooler evenings of the winter.
By considering the seasonal performance characteristics of a fragrance at Best Perfume India, we believe you will be able to create a fragrance wardrobe that will work for you throughout the year. When your perfume matches the season, not only will your perfume have a wonderful scent, but it will feel "right" to you.