Getting ready for that long-awaited "I do" can be overwhelming, and one detail might go unnoticed during the preparations: your scent. Follow these expert tips to find the right perfume for your wedding day.
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The perfume for your wedding day is more than just a detail: it can charge your big day with deeper meaning and add a memorable touch. Find out more.
Finding your signature fragrance takes time; after all, there is nothing more personal than a perfume and the chemistry it creates with your body. Fragrances can evoke powerful feelings, unique to each person or time of their life. Certain aromas can have a particular association in one's mind; that is why choosing a new fragrance to wear on your special day can unlock a transformative feeling towards those precious moments, which can be cherished for years to come when worn.
If finding your daily perfume is not an easy task, looking for a perfume for your wedding day can feel daunting, so ARRAN Sense of Scotland’s fragrance expert, Lois Bell, shares her advice for brides and grooms looking to enhance their wedding celebrations with a signature scent.
Fragrance Expert Lois Bell On Choosing Your Wedding Scent
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Lois Bell reminds us that there are a few things to consider when picking a wedding fragrance: from the theme of your big day to the intensity of the aroma, allowing brides and grooms to alter the impact of their scent for the ceremony to the evening reception.
Perfumes For The Bride And Groom Based On The Wedding Theme
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"Destination weddings are great for giving both brides and grooms a unique opportunity to have a bit of fun with picking a scent for the wedding, using the location as the inspiration for the overall aroma.
For example, a summertime beachy wedding would lend itself beautifully to subtle fragrances that contain soft notes. ARRAN's Kildonan collection is a gorgeous option for the wedding perfume for the bride, with delicate floral aromas from violet leaf, orris and lily of the valley. For the groom, the refreshing and zingy Machrie, with layers of sea salt, rock rose, mandarin and patchouli, matches the women's scent perfectly."
"If you are getting married in the great outdoors," continues Lois Bell, "opt for a nature-inspired fragrance that can lean nicely into the theme. ARRAN Sense of Scotland's best-selling After the Rain woman’s fragrance is utter luxury with layers of lime, rose and sandalwood, creating a multidimensional aroma that is perfect for both day and night time. For him, notes of leather, oud and amber in the Sannox collection are nicely balanced with pink pepper and saffron for a warming aroma that stands the test of time, with up to eight hours of wear."
EdP vs EdT: Which One For Your Wedding Day?
"It’s also important to think about the feeling you want to get from your fragrance on the big day, with some brides and grooms looking for a light scent that isn’t too overbearing, and others wanting a product that will bring intensity and longevity."
Eau de Parfum or EdP is stronger because it contains a higher percentage of perfume oil, around 12-18%, resulting in an intensified, long-lasting scent that continues to delight for around 4-5 hours. The lasting power of EdPs makes them great for evening wear. EdPs are a little more expensive because of the higher levels of perfume oil, but the intensity and longevity make them a special option for your wedding day.
For a subtle scent that offers a lighter feel, an Eau de Toilette or EdT is a pleasure. Featuring a slightly lower perfume oil percentage, around 8-12%, it creates a sumptuous everyday scent, without being too overpowering.
Lois Bell also suggests a new opportunity: transitioning from day to night by wearing an EdT for your ceremony and layering an EdP for the reception.
Last Tip: Test Before Committing To A New Fragrance
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There is a reason fragrances are as personal as you are. This is because they react differently to each skin, and the scent from the bottle or a perfume card can feel different when it settles on your skin. Lois Bell always recommends testing different fragrances before investing in your favourite, and a great way to do this is by purchasing samples.
You can explore ARRAN Sense of Scotland’s full range of luxury fragrances online and use the fragrance finder to find the best match for your personality.
