Choose a fragrance that’s right for you.

Roughly 75 percent of perfumes contain some trace of rose and jasmine extracts, but the amount present varies in each fragrance. Moreover, perfumes usually contain thousands of other ingredients and chemicals, many of which actively alter the scent. This is why no two scents ever seem to smell exactly alike. That said, many fragrances can be divided into one of four categories: fresh greens, woody amber, floral fruity, and oriental spicy.

• Fresh greens have scents reminiscent of grass, leaves, and herbs. They tend to smell "clean" and suit women with vibrant, sporty personalities. Women who like to vary their perfume by occasion might consider a fresh green scent for outdoor daytime use.

• Woody amber like fragrances encompass a wide variety of warm scents. Most include traces of amber, sandalwood, cedar, and various spices. The combination of spices is what gives this scent family such versatility. Women wanting to wear a more sensual scent might wish to consider a woody amber-y fragrance, especially as an evening perfume.

• Floral fruity scents evoke a sense of playful innocence and romance. Most scents developed around a specific flower or fruit fall under this category. Some weigh heavier on the fruity side, while others smell like the interior of a florist's shop. These scents are also excellent for daytime use. Women wanting a fresh, zesty fragrance would do well to seek out the former, while those going for a classy romantic scent should look for the latter.

• Oriental spicy scents are similar to woodsy ambry scents but usually involve more of a floral element. Fragrances belonging to this category often use rich scents like orchid, orange flowers, vanilla, sweet spices, incense, and musk. These exotic perfumes can be used at any time, but work especially well for evening. Women wanting a warm, mysterious, and distinctly feminine scent should look into this category further.