From citrus to florals, we're delving into the nine most popular fragrance types with explanations from two experts: Ruth ...

Fragrances 101 Before you can choose a fragrance you need to know the basics. Perfumes fall under several categories of scent and it can be helpful to know what they are before making your next ...

We asked perfume experts what notes make a perfume smell expensive—and what notes make a perfume smell cheap. Save these for ...

The strongest type of perfume is “parfum”, which Do tells us has a 20 percent to 25 percent concentration. If you love a really strong, powerful, long-lasting scent, opting for a parfum is ...

Starting with moisture is a tried-and-true method to get your scents to stick to something. A well-hydrated base gives scent ...

They're actually the classification of how potent a scent is. To find out a little more about how these various types of fragrances actually differ though, I emailed with an expert.

Struggling to decide what kind of perfume to splurge on next? Take our little quiz to see if you can narrow it down to fragrance family—citrus, woodsy, floral, or oriental.

These notes provide depth and back up the middle notes to create the overriding theme of the scent. Tips to select the best perfume for you 1. Consider scents you enjoy.