In general, when perfume makers talk about a perfume for daytime wear or nighttime wear they are talking about an intensity and sometimes a complexity level.
Daytime products are generally light. They tend to have fruity or floral notes and don't seem heavy to the senses. The idea is that a woman is likely to be more physically active in the day--moving around, walking, shopping, perhaps even playing tennis or chasing kids. A daytime scent is supposed tbe subtle and gentle.
Scents that are playful, youthful, or sporty are generally automatically put into the daytime category.
Scents for evening or nighttime wear tend to be heavier, darker, more sensual, more complex, and sexier. The idea is that a woman going out at night is likely to be more involved in entertainment or romance.
There was a time (not all that long ago) when fashion and make-up also had daytime and nighttime versions. A woman was supposed to cover up more by day but might expose her shoulders at night. Evening wear used more expensive fabrics but was a bit cut to be more dramatic and alluring. Jewelry for the evening sparkled and stones were bigger. A woman who wore evening make-up was putting on more and darker lipstick and eye shadow.
Likewise, perfume for evening followed suit. It was stronger, bigger, bolder, and yet also intended to be more openly sensual and alluring, even downright sexy.
Today, the trend is away from the strict dividing line between day and night. Most of us wear the same clothes, make-up, jewelry, and scents in the sunlight as in the moonlight. If anything the trend is to go lighter and more daytime by night.
However, if you're involved in a formal setting or are going on a cruise or special vacation, you may want to check out those perfumes that are specifically intended for use at night. They are often more Oriental. Some good night-time scents include:
- Opium (Yves St. Laurent)
- Youth Dew Amber Nude (Estee Lauder)
- Miss Dior (Dior)
- Black Cashmere (Donna Karan)
- Angel (Thierry Mugier)
On the other hand, the market is full of great daytime perfumes. Just about all florals, fruity-florals, and even greens are daytime friendly. Most light upbeat scents work well in the day.
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