Shopping for perfumes always presents a tricky dilemma. Which one to get? Will this fragrance be right for my body? Will this work for when I go out on a date? Will my sweetheart appreciate this scent I am buying for her? Which brand will best highlight my individual personality? Questions remain unanswered, and you wonder where the science is in the art of perfume shopping. It's not an easy task, and that is why you should keep these tips in mind before you hit the mall and make a purchase.

Don't use any fragrance before going to the shops. Otherwise, it will be tough for you to detect the real smell of a perfume. Keep in mind that your nose is your best asset when you go fragrance shopping, so make sure it's in tiptop shape! Also, avoid spicy foods and make sure you consider all the other factors that may disrupt your sense of smell.

Do your homework. Instead of relying on your impulse, why not conduct a little research on your ideal perfumes beforehand? Read magazines. Try out samples. Visit websites like myperfumesonline.com and browse their selection of brands, fragrances, gift ideas and recommendations, and other beauty products. Check out health and beauty coupon codes so that you know where to get your perfume and where the best prices are. For every expensive brand out there, there is a line of similar scents from which to choose.

Don't rely on the sales clerk. Of course not. Most of them simply apply sales techniques that may mislead you, such as trying to sell you a best-selling perfume based on what you describe as the gift recipient's "personality profile". We all have our own unique quirks and tastes, it's true even when it comes to perfume, so don't let that lady behind the counter fool you into thinking otherwise.

Sniff test. Smell it and fall in love with it before you buy it. If your first impression of a perfume isn't very pleasant, then chances are, the scent won't grow on you. Besides, perfumes typically are for first impressions. Also, be sure to try the perfume out on your skin, and not simply on those little strips of tester sheets or on your clothes. And don't make the mistake of trying out too many perfumes at the same time! You don't want your nose having to work overtime as you go out shopping.

Keep your eye on great deals and coupon codes. Okay, so you've decided on a brand that is - shall we say - a bit over your budget. What now? Remember that you don't always have to pay designer price for designer perfume. If you do your research well, as mentioned above, then you are bound to stumble upon great deals and discounts, online or at a store near you. <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=" "><b> </b></a>, for example, has a great lineup of myperfumesonline.com coupon codes to fit your budget. And the store even gives you a free gift for every purchase you make, no matter how much the total is.