How Do You Evaluate, Test or Smell Perfume?

National Fragrance Week Woman Rose Flower smell perfume

We are frequently being asked: “How do you smell perfume?”

Today on day two of National Fragrance week, organised by the Fragrance Foundation, we are taking a look at (and not for the first time) how do you evaluate or test perfume?

National Fragrance Week Man in Suit smell perfume

It may seem that the obvious answer is “with your nose” – and in a sense (no pun intended) that is correct.

However, there is so much more to smelling a perfume, than simply taking a sniff …

National Fragrance Week Perfume Bottles smell perfume

In an earlier post we discussed how as individuals we have an olfactory blueprint that is totally unique to us.

So, … how we smell perfume or interpret a fragrance or note, will be as individual and unique as you are..

National Fragrance Week Woman Rose Flower Head

We know that memory formation is linked to our sense of smell.

So if you think how different your life’s experiences or your life’s road map has been when compared to those around you, it explains why some of us love certain notes while others may loathe them…

With National Fragrance Week now underway, what better time to try new Fragrances or Notes and evaluate them as only You can.

From everyone here at PAIRFUM London we just want to say “Try it, Enjoy it” and “Be Your Authentic Self”.

Smell Perfume Your Way.

Eau De Parfum Person Reflection Cardamom Tonka White Oud Curls smell perfume

Products We Believe You Will Love

Let's Stay in Touch

As a warm welcome, to the family & friends of Pairfum London, we will send you the novel ‘Perfume’ by Patrick Sueskind, as an e-Book.

Newsletter Subscribe Form - Blog Post


Let's Socialise

Our Most Recent Posts

Featured Image Key:url

Solar Perfume: Sunlit Skin and Salt-Kissed Warmth

30/05/2026

A Solar perfume is designed and crafted to evoke the feeling and warmth of sunshine, blending vibrant notes like orange blossom, ylang-ylang, tiare flower, amber, and salted vanilla. Rather than

Read More
Featured Image Key:url

Green Perfume: Crisp Botanical and Quietly Bold

27/05/2026

A Green perfume is a crisp, vibrant fragrance inspired by fresh cut grass, crushed leaves, herbs, and lush foliage. It creates a natural, invigorating, and refreshing effect on the skin.

Read More
Featured Image Key:url

Blue Perfume: Aquatic Airy and Cool as the Sea

25/05/2026

A “blue perfume” or fragrance refers to a broad genre of fresh, clean, and highly versatile scents. Traditionally geared toward men, these colognes typically feature crisp citrus top notes, aromatic

Read More
Featured Image Key:url

Fruity Perfume: Juicy Playful and Surprisingly Grown-Up

20/05/2026

Fruity perfume doesn’t have to smell like a fruit salad. While it often brings to mind bright, juicy notes, there’s a grown-up side too. These perfumes can be soft and

Read More
Featured Image Key:url

Milky Perfume: Skin-Soft Comfort You Can Wear

14/05/2026

Milky perfume offers a comforting, creamy scent profile, often featuring lactonic notes such as steamed milk, almond, rice or coconut, blended with vanilla and musk to create a soft, skin-like

Read More
Featured Image Key:url

Soapy Perfume: Fresh-Ironed Elegance in a Bottle

12/05/2026

Soapy perfume is a clean, fresh, and sometimes lightly powdery fragrance that evokes the scent of fresh laundry, soft florals, or luxury bar soap, often featuring aldehydes, musk, and citrus

Read More
Previous Next
    0
    Your Cart
    Your cart is emptyReturn to Shop