Example: If you find a shade that is almost your skins natural color, but it is to dark, try to mix that with a lighter shade, until you get desired color. If you don't have time to go foundation hunting, there are several companies that offer free samples. Try contacting a Mary Kay or Avon rep to see if she can offer you some samples.

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Spicy fruity perfumes are also a good warm-weather choice, and can be a good all-round choice for woman who wants to wear something with some traditional base-notes but is a little different to classic floral scents.

Finally, those classic floral fragrances are suitable for almost everyone and any occasion. But be wary of cheaper brands; this most feminine of all main groups works best when ingredients used are of high quality, and that means less expensive brands can smell exactly that.

Ultimately, choosing a fragrance is a very personal choice, and many women prefer to stick with what they know and buy same thing year after year. But by trying different fragrances from same group as your favourite smell, you may just discover a new gem.