I'll be honest, I don't love perfume shopping. By the time I've sniffed the tenth perfume on the beauty floor in Selfridges, my nose has gone numb, everything starts to smell the same, and it's impossible to make a decision. Recently, I've taken to shopping online for scents. Although this takes away the stress of a department store, it's hard to commit without actually experiencing the fragrance. As part of my search, I took Thomson Carter's quiz that helps you match with your scent soul mate. Here's what I thought;
Scents that Leave a Lasting Impression
Thomson Carter is a new British fragrance brand that has been all over my socials, and for good reason. When it comes to fragrance, I want something that subtly lets people know I've arrived — the sort of scent that will create a head-turning effect as I walk past. I also want my signature scent to stay with me through a busy day.
After taking the quiz, Thomson Carter matched me with two scents. The first is "Postcards From," a rich and warm fragrance made up of Cedar, saffron, and amber — perfect for my masculine scent preferences. I put Postcards From to the test and wore it on a busy day. I was rushing from meeting to meeting followed by a networking event in the evening.
The combination of cedar, saffron, and amber created a warm, woody blend that left me feeling confident and sophisticated for the day ahead. When Thomson Carter said their fragrances are made to last, they weren't kidding. Every fragrance is an Eau de Parfum formula and is made using vegan friendly, high-quality ingredients. So not only did Postcards From last until the evening, but so did the compliments. I powered through the day feeling incredibly smug as I had people saying, "What are you wearing?" or "You smell nice." Well done, Thomson Carter — you passed the longevity test.
An Extension of You
Fragrance is a subtle, intimate way of revealing the type of person you are or aspire to be. I like to buy products that make me feel good, especially when it comes to scent. The second scent recommended to me was the sensual and romantic "Rouge Avenue." You can tell that Thomson Carter have thought through the user experience and as I unboxed my fragrance from it’s luxurious tote bag and branded black box, a personalised message fell out, it’s these small but important touches that left me feeling special and expensive. As soon as I sprayed my first spritz of Rouge Avenue, I knew I had found the one.
The Rouge Avenue scent was made for me. The combination of fresh jasmine, spicy peppercorn, and woody cedar set my senses on fire. It was almost as if I had gone into a fragrance house and created it myself. Your signature scent is meant to be an extension of you, and the Thomson Carter experience definitely left me feeling like the best version of myself.
I was initially interested in finding just one scent but the Thomson Carter quiz pointed me towards "Postcards From" and "Rouge Avenue," and I'm so glad it did. I now have my ride-or-die fragrances to switch between, depending on the mood I'm setting for the day. Plus, if you take the quiz, you get 10% off your first order. Finding your signature scent can be hard, but from the personalised quiz, to the fragrance itself, Thomson Carter made me feel confident, special, and elevated.
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