Day-long trials
How to test woody perfumes through the day
Test woody perfumes by following texture, later presence and enjoyment rather than assuming all woods behave alike. A smooth or dry close-range character is a different observation from a noticeable scent around the wearer.
A HUME Fragrance buying guide
Choose texture words
Start with smooth, dry, smoky or another impression you notice. A list of wood notes is not a measurement of their quantities.
Keep the trial identifiable
Use one candidate at a time and save the exact name and application method. Avoid turning equal spray counts from different atomizers into an equal-dose claim.
Assess the later balance
Record whether the wood character remains enjoyable and suits your occasion. A long trace is not automatically preferable to a quieter experience.
Try this before you buy
Record wood texture and later comfort during an ordinary repeat wear before comparing another woody candidate.
HUME fragrances to explore
Examples for comparing the scent directions discussed here. Notes below come from the current catalogue; they are not a personal-fit or performance guarantee.