There is something about natural fragrances that can never be matched by the synthetic ones. The scents in the case of a natural perfume is more layered. The aroma would gradually evolve once applied on the skin and fade away, without doing any damage. This is however not the case with synthetic perfumes. There is always the danger of your skin getting damaged due to their usage. Around 50% of the ingredients found in synthetic perfumes are supposed to be derived from, believe it or not, petroleum. Our skin’s quality is such that it absorbs anything that is applied on it. That’s why synthetic perfumes can cause skin irritation and other related conditions. Fortunately, there are scores of natural fragrances available, which can help you smell good, without having to worry about any detrimental health effects.

Here are a few handy tips on choosing the natural perfume that suits you the best from among the lot:

1. If you are someone who has not idea about natural fragrances, then the best way to go about the shopping would be first of all determine the category of perfumes that you like. Whether it is oriental, wooded, aromatic, Hesperides, etc. This will help in narrowing down your choice and make the selection a relatively easy process.

2. Whenever you are trying out different choices of perfumes, make sure that you don’t use more than three on your skin at one go. The best way to go about the process would be to apply two on the two wrists and the third one just below the elbow joint. If you find it difficult to choose from among the wide variety, then the trick is to take any small piece of cloth and breathe in that odor. You can also try breathing in the odor of coffee beans to help neutralize the scents.

3. Whenever you are buying a natural perfume online, make sure that you get a sample first. It goes without saying that you must also ensure that you are buying the perfume from a reputable online store.

4. Going through trusted review websites will also help. You can find out about the latest fragrances to have hit the market from reviews. You can also communicate with a few of the expert reviewers and find out more about choosing the perfume that suits you the best.

5. While you may like a particular perfume, it need not necessarily mean that it suits you. How do you find out then? Ask your partner, family members or friends about the natural perfume. Do not hesitate to get their feedback.