I can’t remember the exact age I was when my love affair with fragrances began. I have vivid memories of playing dress-up in my grandmother’s closet—and the finishing touch of every outfit ...

Promise. I hate being left out of the loop, so in the name of journalism, I tested the perfume for weeks, read/watched reviews for hours, and even compared it to some of my other favorites.

The kind of fragrance also has an effect, of course, and those looking to strike the right balance should consider products with a lower concentration of fragrance oils than strong eaux de parfum.