Sniffing Out Your Signature Scent

Style and Beauty Expert Shares How to Find a Fragrance that Smells Right for You

(CBS)  Have you ever wondered what your fragrance says about you? Your fragrance can leave an subtle message with others, so how can you manage what impression you're making?

Style and beauty expert Jenn Falik, came on "The Early Show" Monday, with some tips on how you can make the impression you want with tips on how find a signature scent that smells right just for you.

But why is your scent so important?

Falik said your olfactory sense is directly related to the part of your brain that deals with emotions. Fear, anxiety, depression, anger, and joy, she said, all emanate from this region of the brain.

"Smells can and do evoke strong emotional memories and events," she said. "The smell of suntan lotion almost always brings you back to memories of the summer or a great vacation. Wearing a fragrance that expresses your individuality will inevitably create a lasting impression."

Scent can also alter your mood, Falik said.

"The whole premise behind aromatherapy is to use scents to alter your mood," she said.

Lavender and vanilla, she said, are stress relievers, while citrus is an energizer, and musk creates a sensual mood.

And early fall is a good time, according to Falik, to buy a new fragrance. Why?

Fall is peak time for fragrance launches, she said, and it tends to be the time when we all start looking for a new scent to set the tone for the season.

Falik said, "We are updating our look for a fresh start, so updating our fragrance is a natural extension of creating who we want to 'be' come September."

However, the prospect of braving department stores and navigating through a sea of "spritzers" isn't an attractive idea for some people. What are some alternatives?

For great deals, Falik suggested FragranceNet.com, a leading online retailer of discounted genuine brand name fragrances.

She said, "(They) can help you decode your signature scent and provide viewers with the best fragrances to attract a mate, ace an interview and more."

Falik explained four categories of fragrances and offered her suggestions for each type on "The Early Show":

1. Spontaneous
2. Romantic
3. Self Confident
4. Fun and lively

Spontaneous - Citrus, Beachy or dewy scents sum you up.

Scents for Her:
Nautica by Nautica - $25.79 at FragranceNet.com
A clean and sexy fragrance, it features notes of soft citrus and light florals to create a refreshingly-feminine scent.
Bobbi Brown Beach - $55 at Bobbi Brown.com
This is the original beachy scent and translates so well year round. An intoxicating blend of sand jasmine, sea spray and Mandarin.

Scents for Him:
Pure Lavender by Azzaro - $27.79 at FragranceNet.com
Bergamot, amber, tangerine and vanilla notes are blended to create a clean, fresh aroma that exudes the essence of beach bliss.
Aramis New West - $48 at Bergdorf Goodman.com
The fresh top notes recreate the crisp impression of morning dew, palm trees and cool ocean breezes while spicy mid notes capture the balmy warmth of midday. The base notes blend to evoke misty mountains, desert winds and sandy beaches.

Romantic - Flowery scents evoke feelings of love and lust. Gentleman tend to go for musky florals.

Scents for Her:
Philosophy Unconditional Love - $40 at Philosophy.com
A heart of black currant, and a soulful center of bulgarian rose (the ultimate symbol of meaningful relationships) and peaceful sheer white lily. The dry down has woody notes and soothing cashmere vanilla.
Guerlain Idylle - $75 at Saks
A mist of flowers on the skin, meant to capture the sensuality of love. The top notes include lilies, peonies, freesia and lilacs, the middle note is a special Guerlain-exclusive blend of Bulgarian roses, while the base notes add sensuality with patchouli and white musk.

Scents for Him:
Photo by Lagerfeld - $28.79 at at FragranceNet.com,
This enticing scent features a sultry blend of bergamot, thyme, coriander, lavender, mandarin and sandalwood for a sexy and seductive musk.
Kiehl's Musk 1921 - $25 at Kiehl's locations
This is Kiehl's first essence oil and still today, most beloved by customers who often refer to it as the "Original Love Oil". The use of musk dates back more than 1,300 years when it was used by rulers of early Chinese dynasties for its herbal medicinal properties.

Self-Confident - Oriental aromas exude self-assurance.

Scents for Her:
Gucci by Gucci - $47.19 at at FragranceNet.com
Rich and elegant, a sweet concoction of chamomile, Tahitian Tiare flower, guava, raspberry, pear, spider lily, patchouli, honey, musk and orange blossom are blended to create a standout scent that is luxe and lavishly sweet.
DK Cashmere Mist Luxe Edition - $48 at Nordstrom.com
A modern enhanced version of the cult classic original, Heightened notes of Watery Elements and Bergamot mingle with two Jasmine absolutes, Orange Flower, Ylang and Muget, enveloped by the creaminess of Moss, Blonde woods, Amber, Labdanum and Vanilla. The result is a concentrated impression with an unparalleled sensuous depth and texture.

Scents for Him:
Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire (UNISEX) - $185 at Neiman Marcus.com
Created from an array of spices centered around black pepper. This spicy harmony was refreshed with hesperidin notes: bergamot, neroli (bitter orange) and mandarin.

Fun and Lively - Clean, fresh scents with fruity notes are especially alluring and intoxicating.

Scents for Her:
Bath By Bettijo Energy Organic Aromatherapy Stick - $18.50 at Bath by Bettijo.com
A caffeine-free kick, the revitalizing mix of organic mandarin orange, pink grapefruit and sweet orange essential oils are simply aromatic and energizing.
Prescriptives Calyx - $27.50 at Prescriptives.com
The exhilarating top note of grapefruit and mandarin with a tropical blend of passion fruit, mango, papaya and guava. The refreshing middle note is a bouquet of freesia, muguet, neroli, rose, lily, jasmin and marigold. The deep sensual base note is a luscious weaving of oakmoss, orris, sandalwood and vetiver.

Scents for Him:
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver - $85 at Bloomingdales
Surprisingly fresh aspect of Vetiver that is enhanced with sparkling orange flower and grapefruit notes.

[sam-kiley]

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CBS) Have you ever wondered what your fragrance says about you? Your fragrance can leave an subtle message with others, so how can you manage what impression you're making?
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