How to choose a fragrance without smelling it first? A practical online shopping guide
Can you choose the right fragrance online without smelling it first? Yes – if you know what to look for ✨
Choosing a scented candle, wax melt or reed diffuser online may seem difficult. A photograph can show you the glass, colour and packaging, but it cannot communicate the most important element – the fragrance itself. This is why learning how to read a fragrance description can make online shopping much easier.
You do not need to be a perfumer or recognise hundreds of ingredients ...
What are top, middle and base notes? How to read a fragrance description
Top, middle and base notes – how to really read a fragrance ✨
Descriptions of scented candles, reed diffusers and wax melts often include top notes, middle notes and base notes. This is not an accidental division. It helps explain how a fragrance composition has been built and what character the complete fragrance may have.
You can think of a fragrance description as a small map. Top notes suggest the first impression, middle notes reveal the main character of the composition ...