In brief
Blotters make comparison and note-taking easier. Trying a candidate on skin helps you explore wearing it. Narrow the choice first and keep the fragrance code with your own impressions for a useful second visit.
Make the first comparison simple
Use a separate labelled blotter for each perfume and keep the strips apart. Start with a small selection and record direct impressions such as sweet, fresh, dry or warm.
Paper provides a first shortlist. Avoid mixing scents on one strip, and do not keep a candidate solely because someone else likes it.
Experience a favourite in everyday life
Check the product instructions before applying a small amount to suitable skin. Keep different candidates apart. Notice the start and return later to observe the scent developing.
Write down what attracts you and what leaves you unsure. Alongside how long you notice it, consider whether you enjoy its presence in your own routine.
Keep a record rather than a memory test
Three lines are enough: code, first impression and later impression. If the scents become difficult to distinguish, pause and continue with your notes another time.
Bring those preferences to a partner store. You can explain that you enjoy one opening but prefer another finish without knowing every technical term.
To explore different VÉRÉ fragrance profiles, compare jasmine and tuberose WOMEN10, coffee and orange blossom WOMEN02 and mango and sandalwood WOMEN11. Notes offer a starting point; trying a perfume on your skin helps you decide which scent feels right for you.
Further reading
Lancôme · Choosing and sampling perfume
