Elegance depends on proportion
An elegant perfume accompanies your style without prescribing a single definition of femininity. You might prefer a luminous bouquet, soft iris or dry woods. Look above all for a composition whose contrasts remain enjoyable to your nose, with a presence suited to the places you visit and the people around you.
Match fragrance to the rhythm of your day
Wear your shortlist through a representative day with your usual clothes and journeys. A fragrance that charms in a shop may feel too expansive in an enclosed space. Conversely, an initially quiet perfume may reveal appealing finesse at close range; that personal observation is more useful than a general label promising elegance.