I select fragrances predominantly for myself but I am also conscious of how it would be received, particularly by the opposite sex. Only one little spritz is enough and I definitely do not douse. Also, it is worthwhile knowing where the selective chakra points are on your body and focus on those areas. A little vaseline/balm as a base primer makes any perfume last just that bit longer and creates a barrier between your skin and the alcohol content in some perfume. Jo Malone colognes have a longevity problem but they can be manipulated in this way to last just a bit longer or so it is only a whisp that lingers (which is sort of what I prefer and go for).
I stopped wearing perfume for the longest time because I had a preference to be neutral particularly in the workplace, but I’ve come to appreciate it again lately because wearing it again reminded me that it can be a powerful communicator in the same way your body language betrays something about your personality. It unconsciously creates an impression about a person without you uttering a single word, and in some cases, particularly in social situations like a wedding, this can be a powerful communicator. People do not remember what you say over time, but they remember how you smelt and how you made them feel.
If you’re single like myself, I’ll just add this: men love the scent of (predominantly) vanilla, ylang-ylang, orange, jasmine, lavender, wood and leather. 😉
