Find your signature scent
Like introducing heels to your wardrobe, or dying your hair for the first time, graduating from body spray to perfume is just part of growing up.
But with the added investment comes an added responsibility. Perfumes are more expensive than body sprays, they last a lot longer, and chances are you’ll go back to a favourite fragrance time and time again (Narciso Rodriguez has been wearing the same musk since he was a teenager!), so it’s important you choose a scent that you really love.
Some of our fave scents are:
And here’s a few things to keep in mind when you’re at the perfume counter:
Your scent should be a reflection of your personality - you’ll be wearing it every day, and people will come to associate it with you.
All perfumes have three notes: The top note (evaporates first), middle note (develops later) and the base note (which is where you find the true scent of a perfume).
You should never buy a perfume the first time you smell it. Take a few samples home with you and give them time to develop (that way you will be able to smell all 3 notes). Wear each one for a full day, by itself, to really get a feel for it.
Don’t buy a perfume just because it’s new or by a designer you like. Once a perfume is on your body it has no labels, so choose a scent that YOU love.
Smelling too many perfumes in one go can cause a sensory overload! Fragrance stores and departments should have coffee beans handy - take a sniff to neutralise your sense of smell between scents.
There are five major fragrance categories: Floral, Oriental, Woody, Citrus and Fruity. Use the sales assistant’s knowledge to help you figure out which one you prefer, then concentrate on scents from just that category - it will make the decision process a whole lot easier!
Money saving tip: strawberrynet.co.nz sells most scents at discounted prices, so once you’ve done your research, go online to grab a bargain!
1. NEW Prada L’eau Ambree, 50ml $142.00, available exclusively at Farmers.
2. Narciso Rodriguez For Her, 100ml $165.00
3. NEW ‘Couture Couture by Juicy Couture’, 30ml $99.00, 50ml $138.00, 100ml $184.00
4. Marc Jacobs Daisy, 100ml $106.00
5. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Exotic, 50ml $49.00
6. Comme des Garcons 888, $185.00
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yeah i think im gonna go back to the Love one it comes in a blue bottle. Posted by Xxc0rtxX "on" 08/14 "at"03:29 PM |
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I had the ‘SO…? sinful’ fragrance from the SO…? range,it came in a little bottle but the smell was really nice and you only needed to spritz a little bit. I recently got given the ‘Christina Aguilera’ fragrance as a gift and it smells so yummy! Posted by POWERBALLIN25 "on" 08/12 "at"04:59 PM |
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my mum loves the green tea one, the next one im looking to buy is number two! saw it at kirks! Posted by Xxc0rtxX "on" 08/10 "at"06:01 PM |
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=9 i went to buy this NEW ‘Couture Couture by Juicy Couture’, 30ml $99.00, 50ml $138.00, 100ml $184.00 in Aus and it was rapped up, when i got home it was the otherone that doesnt smell as good! so disappointed Posted by Xxc0rtxX "on" 08/10 "at"06:00 PM |
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also struggle with perfume prices. i have it in my head that the more expensive then the better it must be…is this true tho? Posted by tkennard "on" 08/09 "at"04:32 PM |
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I have only just graduated to perfumes. Started with red door as it was the one almost everyone i know recommended…my problem, i dont really like it, lol Posted by tkennard "on" 08/09 "at"04:31 PM |
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i love victorias secret mist  Posted by Ms.Tequila "on" 06/17 "at"11:57 AM |
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I mostly wear the Harajuku perfume but my ‘Love’ is running out so i use ‘G’ but i don’t like it that much. I steal my mom’s ‘Flowerbomb’ it’s so good! c: Posted by gegegeorgia "on" 05/22 "at"12:19 PM |
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i love the green apple DKNY perfume Posted by sophieeeex "on" 05/09 "at"06:30 PM |
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YSL Baby Doll and Angle by harijokou lovers mmm! Posted by coco_chanel "on" 02/16 "at"02:28 AM |
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I’ve worn white diamonds for years, but now bored with it, and want to try something new. However every time I try a new scent, it just doesn’t seem to suit me! Posted by Starlight "on" 02/13 "at"09:00 PM |
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Have to say I still love “Paris” - it’s been around for years Posted by rubynz "on" 02/13 "at"10:23 AM |
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My problem it the price of perfume… so Hello vanilla essence! I smell like cookies all the time Posted by Nefarious "on" 02/08 "at"08:53 PM |
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I looooove the previous Juicy Couture perfumes! And strawberrynet is the best website for buying beauty products - you get up to 80% off retail price! Posted by beautyjunkie "on" 02/08 "at"05:52 PM |
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Im addicted to Juicy Couture, Roxy, and Daisy by Marc Jacobs. They all smell sooooo great!! Sweet and femine. Posted by kaiiwigirl "on" 02/07 "at"02:45 PM |
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i love citrus-y scents. They remind me of summer and they smell soo good! Posted by sherbet♥ "on" 02/07 "at"02:10 PM |
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mine is daisy by marc jacobs Posted by 15030 "on" 02/07 "at"12:36 AM |
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