PERFUME PLAY
Your top trumps guide to the scents of the season.
BY GRACE GARGINI
Ever wished finding a fragrance was as easy as playing cards? Today’s your lucky day. The rules are simple. Pick a card. Compare the need-to-know categories: top notes, how long it lasts, when to wear it. Score a scent.
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FRAGRANCE GLOSSARY
SCENT PROFILE: The first impression a scent makes – this is the overall character of the fragrance, describing the dominant notes.
PROJECTION: How far a fragrance extends from your body. Ranked from 1 to 5: 1 stays close to the skin; 5 fills a room.
LONGEVITY: How long a fragrance lasts on your skin. Ranked from 1 (a few hours) to 5 (morning to night).
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