Perfume tester tubes are usually small and portable, and they are also important practical tools in the perfume world. Perfume test tube can use multiple fragrances without buying a full bottle of perfume formal, economical and convenient.

1. Choose the Appropriate Timing and Environment for Fragrance Testing

The time to try the fragrance can be when the sense of smell is most sensitive, such as in the morning. After a night’s rest, the body has been fully rested and recovered, and can more accurately feel the aroma of perfume. In addition, trying incense in the morning can also avoid contact with the odor of other things, such as food, smoke, etc., which can interfere with the sense of smell.

It is very important to choose an air circulation environment that avoids the interference of other smells as far as possible, which can make the smell of perfume diffuse and volatilize naturally, so that users can experience all levels of perfume more accurately, and thus make the best choice.

2. Reference Steps for Fragrance Testing

Before the fragrance test, ensure that the skin part of the fragrance test is dry and free of other odor residues. Choosing a suitable part for the fragrance test can better experience the fragrance and durability of perfume. We recommend the following fragrance testing locations:

▶ Inner Wrist: The skin of the wrist is thin and rich in blood vessels, which can help perfume better blend into the skin of the body and volatilize perfume.

▶ Inner Side of Elbow: the characteristics of this part are similar to those of the inner side of wrist, which is suitable for feeling the three tone changes of perfume.

▶ Neck: The neck is where the artery is located, and the high temperature is conducive to the volatilization and diffusion of perfume. However, it should not be too close to the face, and perfume should not be sprayed too much, so as to avoid perfume being too strong, stimulating the nasal cavity and causing discomfort.

When using the test tube of perfume, great attention should be paid to proper use. Even if formal perfume is used for spraying, it should not be excessive to avoid too strong fragrance to identify the true flavor change of perfume. When trying the fragrance, if it is in the form of a small sample, one to two drops are sufficient; If the test tube is a spray head, one pump is enough.

By referring to these steps, you can more clearly feel the changes in the front, middle and back tones of perfume, and make the most suitable purchase choice for users.

3. How to Correctly Carry and Save Perfume Test Tubes

▶ Avoid Direct Sunlight: Ultraviolet rays in sunlight will destroy the chemical components in perfume and accelerate the deterioration of perfume. It is recommended to store perfume in a cool and dark place, such as drawer, cosmetic box or special perfume storage box.

▶ Keep Perfume Sealed: If perfume is opened and exposed to the air for a long time, it will lead to excessive volatilization and oxidation, thus affecting the original purity and durability of the fragrance. It is recommended to ensure that the caps of test tube perfumes and bottled perfume are tightened or covered after each use of perfume, so as to prevent volatilization, oxidation and deterioration due to exposure to the air, and to check the overall tightness of perfume irregularly to avoid deterioration and oxidation of perfume due to loose caps and other reasons.

▶ Avoid Sharp Temperature Changes: sharp temperature changes will accelerate the chemical reaction of perfume, accelerate the change of perfume aroma and the deterioration of perfume. It is recommended to store the formal perfume or perfume test tube in a constant temperature environment, and avoid putting it in an overheated (such as an enclosed car) or too cold place. The ideal storage temperature of perfume should be 15-25 ℃.

4. The Process of Olfactory Experience

▶ First News (Top Note): The top note is the first smell after perfume is sprayed, which can be felt after the Tongzi is sprayed or a few seconds later. The top note is often composed of lighter and more volatile components, such as citrus, flower or sober herbal fragrance, giving a direct and strong first impression. After spraying perfume, immediately smell and test the fragrance part to feel the first impression brought by the top note. This aroma will gradually evolve into a middle note aroma as time goes on.

▶ Middle Note: The middle note appears after the top note gradually dissipates, usually between a few minutes and half an hour after spraying. Middle note is generally the core fragrance of a perfume, which lasts the longest and usually contains more complex and coordinated ingredients, such as floral, spice or woody fragrance. Slowly fade down in the top note, continue to smell and test the fragrance, and feel the middle note of perfume. At this time, the fragrance will be softer and more layered than the top note, which is the main feature of perfume.

▶ Base Note: The base note is the fragrance that appears after the middle note slowly fades away. It is the most lasting part of perfume and can usually stay on the skin for several hours. The base note is generally composed of components with strong persistence, such as vetiver, musk, amber or sandalwood, which determines the final ending and persistence of perfume. After spraying perfume for several hours, the micro sculpture will gradually appear. Feel the change of fragrance at this time, and you can evaluate the persistence and final fragrance of perfume.

Through a detailed understanding and experience of the top note, middle and base note of perfume, we can have a more comprehensive understanding of the fragrance level and evolution process of a perfume. This helps to make more accurate perfume choices and find the most suitable perfume for your own style and preference.

5. Record the Feeling of Trying Fragrance

In order to avoid confusion, make sure that the perfume can be accurately identified every time you try it. Use notebook or mobile phone application to record the name of perfume for each fragrance test, including brand, name of perfume and specific version, such as Edc (Eau de Cologne) Edt (Eau de Toilette) Edp (Eau de Parfum), essence (Parfum), etc. You can also set up a separate page or entry for each perfume to ensure that the record is clear and easy to find.

Recording the top note, middle note and base note tones of a perfume and recording the duration of a perfume can provide a deeper understanding of the fragrance persistence of a perfume, so as to evaluate its performance in different periods of time. By recording the fragrance changes in each period of time, such as the fragrance feelings after an hour, three hours, six hours or more, you can use the device’s timing reminder function to ensure that the recorded time interval is accurate and consistent, so as to better analyze.

By recording the feelings of each event in detail, we can establish a gradually improved personal perfume file, which is helpful to better compare and select the perfume suitable for personal washing. This method can not only help to record the characteristics of each perfume, but also provide valuable advice for future purchase decisions.

6. Decision Making after Fragrance Testing

Perfume with different fragrance types tried for many times can more comprehensively understand the fragrance change and persistence of different perfume, so as to avoid making inaccurate judgments due to a single fragrance test. Try the perfume you are interested in several times, with intervals of several days, so as to better experience the performance of perfume in different situations at different times.

The opinions and experiences of others can provide users with more opinions and experiences, provide users with different perspectives on purchasing perfume, and help them make more intelligent choices. Share your experience with friends, family or other community perfume lovers, listen to their comments and experiences on the same perfume, and listen to their suggestions and comments. At the same time, you can also refer to the perfume comment community and perfume enthusiasts’ comments in other websites.

Choose different perfume for different seasons and occasions. Choosing the right perfume can better show your personal style and fit different occasions and situations. For example, fresh eau de toilette are suitable for spring, summer and daily life, while strong essence and perfume are suitable for autumn, winter and formal occasions.

7. Conclusion

Proper use of perfume test tubes is essential for accurate evaluation and selection of suitable perfume. By choosing the right time and environment for fragrance test, following reasonable and suitable steps for fragrance test, carefully recording the user’s own feeling of fragrance test, and properly carrying and storing the test tube, you can maximize the experience of real perfume flavor changes and the characteristics of each perfume. In addition, repeatedly trying different styles, consulting and adopting reasonable opinions from others, considering different seasons and occasions, can help make wiser shopping decisions.

Tasting fragrance is not only a process of understanding perfume, but also a process of discovering your own preferences, and more importantly, a journey of enjoying discovery and exploring fragrance. It is hoped that every perfume enthusiast can find a suitable fragrance with the economical perfume test tube, and enjoy the pleasure and surprise brought by fragrance in the process of exploration.