Signature scent: how to find the perfume that represents you

A signature scent is the perfume that others recognize as yours: you wear it almost every day, it suits you, and it becomes part of how they remember you. To find it, start with what you like and how you live your days, try a few perfumes for a few days each, and choose the one you never tire of.

What makes it «yours»

• It suits you. A bold perfume for a bold person, a discreet one for those who prefer not to be noticed.
• It works in your daily life. At the office, at home, in the evening.
• You never tire of it. After a month, you are still looking for it.

How to find it

1. Write down the perfumes you have loved, even years ago, and those you can't stand.
2. Find the family that unites them: we talk about it in scent families.
3. Choose three perfumes from that family and try each one for a few days, with a sample.
4. Keep the one you keep looking for on your wrist.

Just one or a fragrance wardrobe?

Many people have a signature scent and one or two companions: a fresher one for the summer, a warmer one for the evening. The signature scent remains the center, the others accompany it. If you want to wear two together, try layering.

Our advice

Don't rush: a signature scent is found in a few weeks, not in an afternoon. If you want some help, the scent journey in the boutique is designed exactly for this. For the first steps, read how to choose a niche perfume.

Frequently asked questions

What is a signature scent?

It is the perfume you wear almost always and that others associate with you. In English, it is called a «signature scent».

How long does it take to find your perfume?

Usually a few weeks, trying a few perfumes for a few days each. The first spray is not enough to decide.

Is a unisex perfume better as a signature scent?

Not necessarily. What matters is that it suits you and works in your daily life, whether it is for men, for women, or unisex.