Buying with confidence
First perfume buying tips for college students
For a first college perfume purchase, set a spending cap, check campus rules and avoid buying mainly for someone else's reaction. Focus on a fragrance you can use comfortably during an ordinary college week.
A HUME Fragrance buying guide
Do the budget check before the sale
Decide what you can spend on the complete order before looking at discounts. Larger bottles and bundles can increase the total even when the unit price looks attractive. A sale should not define how much perfume you need.
Choose for shared classrooms
Check whether fragrance is allowed and consider close seating. Do not equate a scent that fills a room with a better purchase. Sampling provides a chance to judge presence before committing to daily use.
Keep the sample record
Write the name and your impression of every candidate you test. Without a record, similar-looking testers can leave you unsure which one you liked. Use that list when you return to the store.
Try this before you buy
Set a final spending limit and save the exact name of your best everyday sample.