subject: Celebrity, Classic Or Designer: Which Perfume Is For You? [print this page] Smelling fantastic is really easy these daysor is it? With so much choice out there you might not be sure where to start when it comes to picking the right fragrance for you. With department stores stacked with credit card zapping designer scents and a huge selection of mens fragrances online, where do you even begin? Well don't get yourself into a stink over it just yet, read on to get some handy advice on figuring out which fragrance fits for you.
Right, so the first thing you need to think about is the type of scent you want to go for. Is it something light for a summer's day or do you want a heavier musky scent for a dark winters night? After you decide which type of perfume you are interested in, you can break down your choices into 3 main categories; Celebrity, Classic or Designer perfumes.
CELEBRITY
In recent years, celebrities have figured out a new way to make even more money - endorsing perfumes. With such huge budgets behind these fragrances, they tend to more affordable than most as they are marketed at such a large audience. Picking up a celebrity perfume can happen in your local supermarket at prices so low you are sure to be able to smell sweet no matter how basic your budget. Whether it's the sexy summer scent of Jennifer Lopez or the musky mystique of Kate Moss, celebrity perfumes offer a wide range of choice for you to sniff your way through.
CLASSIC
Few perfumes have kept selling steadily since their initial release. The ones that have are steeped in history and a have devoted following. Take Chanel No.5 for example - first released in the 1920's, famous fans have included Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and indeed Coco Chanel herself. It still reigns as a number one bestseller today! Shalimar by Geurlain is even older than No. 5, and it too continues to have devoted followers including Meryl Streep.
DESIGNER
If you want something a bit less popular and perhaps a little newer, then the best option is to take a sniff of some designer perfumes. Usually made by famous fashion houses; designer brands like Dior, Marc Jacobs, Chloe and Tommy Hilfger often have more than one perfume range at a time on release. And if you find one you like, you can most likely expect it will be released in slight variations or limited editions throughout different times of the year - ensuring you will keep interested and coming back for more.
