Some think perfume is just like makeup, something that merely uplift your characteristic. However, for perfume aficionados, not wearing a perfume induces a sense of nudity. They feel insecure, lack of confidence like they are lost in the woods. They love perfume so much, and it’s totally understandable. There is more to perfume than just the composition of notes. To prove this, we’ve gathered some interesting perfume facts that will make you fall in love with perfume even more.
Perfume has been around since ancient Mesopotamia, which is more than 4,000 years ago. In those ancient times, mixing perfume was a magical process that was more like cooking than creating a perfume. The first perfumers used oils and dried leaves and seeds of herbs and spices, nuts and flowers to mix.
While the original purpose of making perfume was religious, to attract good spirits and appease gods, today it is the appeal of our sense of smell that we are interested in.
Because we find this attraction so interesting, we have collected some fun facts about perfume!
Fun Fact #1
Perfume helps to boost confidence. 93% of survey respondents feel more confident when wearing a fragrance.
(I hope I can be as confident as the rest of the 7%)
Fun Fact #2
Roses are red, violets are blue, girls are attractive when they smell like bloom. Floral scents make women feel feminine and elegant.
(Jokes aside, men can wear floral scents too!)
Fun Fact #3
Here are some beautiful floral fragrances, designed for women, loved by men.
Fun Fact #4
Women like strong personalities and strong perfumes. 61% of female respondents prefer men who wear strong and dominant perfumes.
Not sure which perfumes are strong and dominant? Consider some suggestions here:
Fun Fact #5
Perfume does get boring. 81% of those under 40 say they don’t wear the same perfume for more than 4 months.
Fun Fact #6
Perfume as delicious as dessert: 63% of surveyed associate gourmand scents with happiness.
(Gourmand scents are perfumes with notes that are edible such as coffee, toffee and caramel)
Fun Fact #7
Energy Booster: 80% of survey respondents feel fresh and energized by citrus scents.
Fun Fact #8
Perfume as a feel-good stimulant. 58% of survey respondents reach for perfume when they need to relax of feel happier.
Regardless of which fun facts match your opinion, make sure you always have your favourite perfume with you, especially to wear it!