If you were to ask anyone how the last two years have been, they are sure to reply with a resounding—stressful!  Now, more than ever, we all need a little indulgence to get us through this ever-changing world we are living in. 

What better way to do that than to spend an afternoon pampering yourself?  Pampering is not only for women, as the opposite sex can benefit from a little pampering and relaxation as well. 

There are a few tips and hints that will make the day the best it can be.

Give It Time

When shopping for a new perfume or cologne, to be able to know how the fragrance will truly react to your skin type, try placing a spritz from a tester sample on the inside area of your wrist.  Then, take about twenty minutes, and continue shopping around, allowing the fragrance to do its magic.  After the twenty-minute wait, it is then you can take a whiff and know if you will like it enough to make a purchase.  If you find you love the smell, then certainly go back to the counter and make your purchase!

On The Go

If you find that waiting for the twenty minutes is a no-go, then take advantage of snagging a few sample cards of the fragrances you are interested in.  There is usually a good selection available on the fragrance counter of most department stores, and if not, speak with a salesperson about possibly acquiring some.

Give The Sniff Test

When sniffing a variety of fragrances, if you do not properly cleanse your “palate” between fragrances, they will eventually all run together and you will not be able to tell one from the other.  Your best option is to brew up a pot of unflavored coffee, regular or decaf it doesn’t matter.  Then, in between each fragrance that you sniff, take a sniff of the coffee grounds that were used and left from the brewing.  Doing so will aid in sufficiently cleansing your palate and allow you to get a true sense of the individual fragrances, without them blending together into one.

If you would rather skip a trip to the store, you can always browse the over 275+ premium and platinum fragrances that we offer here at Scentbox.  Although we can’t present all of them in this article, we are happy to provide a few of our favorites for your consideration.

Women

Ari — Ariana Grande

A classic, as the old adage tells us, never goes out of style. Like a perfectly tailored suit, Green Irish Tweed has been and continues to be worn by confident men at the peak of their field. The fragrance elegantly combines woody freshness and pure masculinity, equally suited to a stroll through the Irish countryside and a strut down the red carpet. One of Creed’s best-selling scents, to wear it is to be unforgettable.

Bright Crystal — Versace

Bright Crystal is a fresh, sensual blend of refreshing chilled yuzu and pomegranate mingled with soothing blossoms of peony, magnolia, and lotus flower, warmed with notes of musk and amber. Notes include Iced Accord, Yuzu, Pomegranate, Peony, Magnolia, Lotus Flower, Acajou, Vegetal Amber, Musk.

Dahlia Divin – Givenchy

Dahlia Divin’s composition is centered around a Sambac jasmine note on a woody chypre base. It was created by perfumer Francois Demachy. Mirabelle plum is at the opening, leading way to the heart of Sambac jasmine and white flowers. The base is woody, made of sandalwood, vetiver, and patchouli.

Men

Green Irish Tweed – Creed

A classic, as the old adage tells us, never goes out of style. Like a perfectly tailored suit, Green Irish Tweed has been and continues to be worn by confident men at the peak of their field. The fragrance elegantly combines woody freshness and pure masculinity, equally suited to a stroll through the Irish countryside and a strut down the red carpet. One of Creed’s best-selling scents, to wear it is to be unforgettable.  This fragrance was originally created for screen legend Cary Grant.

Encre Noire – Lalique

Encre Noire by Lalique is a woody aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are and cypress. Middle notes are and vetiver. Base notes are musk and cashmere wood.

First Instinct — Abercrombie & Fitch

A modern fragrance that balances both the fresh elements of Fougere with oriental warmth. All the notes together, create a scent with worldwide appeal for the Abercrombie & Fitch man and beyond. First Instinct, an oriental Fougere, is intended for the confident man who is not afraid to express his feelings.  Top notes include an aromatic gin & tonic accord combined with Kiwano Melon.  Middle notes offer spicy Szechuan pepper, airy violet leaves, and tangy citrus. The base notes are comprised of suede musk with raw amber.

Unisex

Ege Ailaio — Nishane

Ege Ailaio by Nishane is an Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men.  Ege pays tribute to the shared skies and culture of the Turkish and Greek people who live on the Aegean coasts.  The top notes are violet leaves, Yuzu, and Anise. Middle notes are Basil, Mint, and Cardamom. Base notes are Olibanum and Licorice.  Nishane is the first and only Istanbul-based niche perfume brand that is celebrated globally with an exceptional point of view on artistic perfumery. This can easily be recognized by the uniqueness of the scent creations.

Florane — Nishane

Nishane’s new Icons Collection striking, seductive new scents presented in a demi extract concentration and based around a central component. Florane is, you guessed it, a floral scent, with a powerful and complex heart of violet, muguet lily of the valley, and jasmine, but if you’re picturing a demure, powdered white floral, think again kissed with bright, juicy fruit and sweetened with warm, ambered woods, Florane is a vivid, vibrant, unforgettably sexy floral rich with delightfully unexpected combinations. Florane by Nishane is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. 

High Frequency — Initio Parfums

It tantalizes the most discerning senses by playing off each of its facets and dash leather, animal and the woody note of vanilla by one. Recklessly bold and stirring. The combination of Magnolia and Almond, overtly so innocent yet truly sexy, takes you by surprise. Its effect is like a sound wave that starts off gently and then powers up the decibels on the skin. An overdose of Hedione detonates the final explosion. High Frequency by Initio Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women and men. 

If you are looking to sample great smelling premium and platinum scents, take a look at Scentbox.  We offer an economical monthly subscription plan that allows you to test a wide variety of fragrances and determine what works for you without breaking the bank.