StyleNest team up with, creative fragrance director and mother of three Carolina Herrera de Báez to bring you exclusive fragrance top tips. 

Whether you’re buying a fragrance for yourself or for a loved one this Christmas, choosing a scent can be a tricky business. Help is at hand with as StyleNest bring you some top tips from Carolina Herrera de Báez.

Tip 1. Choosing A Fragrance For Yourself

First rule is to choose a fragrance that suits your skin as not all fragrances smell the same on everybody’s skin. What might smell delicious on your friend or sister might not necessarily smell the same on you. Try them for a few weeks to make sure that you can live with it.

Tip 2. Choosing A Fragrance For A Loved One or Friend

A fragrance is something very personal so unless you are sure of a fragrance they will love then it’s best to give them something else. Have a sneak peak in their bathroom and perhaps buy them the matching body cleanser or moisturiser in the range. Take note of the fragrance they wear and research into the ingredients and depending on whether the base notes are citrus, floral or woody, it gives you a good foundation to work with.

Tip 3. Choosing a Fragrance For Your Other Half

Let him or her choose so the fragrance is a surprise for you or alternatively, give them a fragrance that you love so that you can smell it on them (and just hope they like it).

Things To Remember: Experiment and try new things. I like to use male fragrances too. Do not use the same dose in winter and summer since the intensity varies depending on weather. Try to play it easy if you will be spending all your day indoors. It is much more sensual when you can only smell the fragrance from a short distance and its more effective to be subtle than overpowering.

Click here to see StyleNest’s exclusive interview with Carolina Herrera de Báez.