Fragrance Guides

Elevate Your Fragrance Experience with Ulta Beauty

At Ulta Beauty, we believe fragrance is a powerful tool for expressing yourself. That's why we offer a curated selection of the best perfume scents and fragrances. Explore our latest arrivals or uncover hidden gems – we have something for everyone.

As your trusted source for all things fragrance, we offer expert perfume tips and in-depth fragrance guides, providing you with the knowledge and tools to elevate your scent game and discover your signature fragrance.

Discover Your Signature Scent

Take our interactive perfume quiz and find perfume scents that match your unique style and preferences.

Explore Our Fragrance Categories

• Women's Fragrances: Discover captivating scents designed to empower and enhance your individuality.
• Men's Fragrances: Find bold and sophisticated colognes to express your unique character.
• Fragrance Gift Sets: Give the gift of luxury with beautifully curated fragrance sets for every occasion.
• Candles & Home Fragrance: Create an inviting atmosphere with our selection of luxurious candles and home fragrance products.
• Travel Size Fragrances: Take your favorite scents everywhere you go with our convenient travel-size fragrances.

FAQS:

Which perfume scent lasts the longest?

The longevity of a perfume scent depends on several factors:

• Concentration of Fragrance Oils: Perfumes with higher concentrations of fragrance oils tend to last longer.
• Base Notes: Rich, deep base notes like patchouli, vanilla, and musk generally have more staying power than lighter top notes such as citrus or floral scents.
• Application Method: Applying perfume to pulse points (wrists, neck, and behind the ears) can help the scent last longer as these warmer areas help diffuse the fragrance.
• Body Chemistry: The longevity of a perfume scent varies depending on skin chemistry. It's a good idea to try a fragrance before purchasing to see how it performs on your skin.

How to find your signature scent?

Finding your signature scent can be a fun journey! Here are some steps to guide you:

1. Consider Your Preferences
   • Do you lean towards floral, fresh, or musky scents? Think about scents you've enjoyed in the past.
2. Explore Fragrance Families
   • Research and sample common fragrance families like floral, citrus, oriental, woody, etc., to understand the typical notes within each and see what you like.
3. Take Advantage of Resources
   • Fragrance Finder: Try Ulta’s Fragrance Finder. The quiz will ask about your preferences and suggest matching scents.
   • Fragrance Buying Guides: Explore recommendations from Ulta’s fragrance experts in our Fragrance Buying Guides to learn about popular scents and notes.
4. Sample
   • The best way to truly discover your signature scent is to try different fragrances on your skin.
   • Visit Ulta stores to sample a variety of scents. Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations from our beauty advisors.
5. Wear it for a Test Run
   • Once you find a few scents you like, try wearing them for a day or two. See how the fragrance interacts with your body chemistry.
6. Trust Yourself
   • Ultimately, your signature scent is the one that makes you feel confident and comfortable. Don't be swayed by trends or pressured by others. Choose a scent that brings you joy and reflects your unique personality.

What's the difference between Eau de Toilette and perfume?

The key difference between Eau de Toilette and perfume is the concentration of perfume oil in the fragrance. The concentration affects the scent's strength and longevity. Here's a breakdown:

• Perfume (Extrait de Parfum): This has the highest concentration of perfume oils (15-40%), making it the most long-lasting type, typically lasting 8 hours or more.
• Eau de Parfum: The most common type of perfume, Eau de Parfum has a moderate concentration of perfume oils (8-15%). This translates to decent longevity, typically lasting 4-6 hours. EDP offers a good balance between scent strength and lasting power for everyday wear.
• Eau de Toilette: With a lower concentration of perfume oils (3-8%), Eau de Toilette lasts for a shorter amount of time, around 2-4 hours. This is a good daytime fragrance option.