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What to look for when choosing a perfume? It seems like an easy question, but finding a fragrance is a very personal choice, and many factors can impact its success.
We use olfactory families (or scent profiles) to classify how perfumes smell. For instance, floral and citrus fragrances are usually light and fresh, while amber-woody fragrances are often deeper and more complex and might be more suited to a night out than an office environment. Oriental fragrances are usually exotic and spicy, while aquatic fragrances are often clean and fresh, and so on. If you do manage to find a particular profile you like, lock on to that and use it as a baseline guide for choosing the best perfume under $30 for you.
Notes refer to the various layers of ingredients that appear in a scent. There are three types of notes: top, middle, and bottom, all with different ingredients that combine to form a sensuous symphony. When looking for notes in a perfume, ask yourself: what scents do you already love in other products? What if you liked the way your cherry candle smelled and wanted something similar? Or perhaps you would rather have the warm smoothness of vanilla? Or perhaps you’ve always been fascinated by how well rose and orange complement one another? You don’t always have to look far for the answer.
You should only buy perfume from a brand you trust. There are many things to consider, such as quality, returns, and even the way it’s made. You also want to look for a brand that matches your ideals – things like responsible manufacturing, vegan-friendly ingredients, and whether or not the perfume brand is cruelty-free.
Fortunately, you’ll always be in good hands with Dossier. Here, you’ll find only the cleanest perfumes under $30, made to adhere with strict FDA and OEHHA Proposition 65 regulations. We also list all our ingredients and let you know where we get them from. Plus, Dossier is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben and phthalate-free, colorant-free, and UV-filter-free – meaning you can enjoy all your favorite scents with zero compromise on your skin health.
Colognes or perfumes with a higher concentration of perfume oils (an eau de parfum, for example) will typically cost more than something with a lower concentration (like an eau de toilette). There are also some artificial, unnecessary costs to consider. For instance, perfume houses associated with luxury and exclusivity will charge a higher price for their beauty products.
The Dossier brand, on the other hand, is built on the philosophy of pursuing accessible, rather than expensive, fragrances. Our collection of fragrances under $30 for both men and women features some of the most captivating scents – perfect for those who appreciate quality without wanting to spend a fortune.
