Notice what you enjoy returning to
A signature perfume does not need to be obscure to feel personal. It becomes part of your gestures, memories and way of wearing fragrance. Identify the sensations you instinctively seek, whether dry freshness, powdery softness or woody warmth, instead of trying to match a fixed personality image suggested by a perfume description.
Check the desire across ordinary days
Keep a sample for several days and notice when you feel like reaching for it again. The fragrance should remain enjoyable in everyday situations, beyond the excitement of discovering it in a shop. Exclusivity is optional: a signature scent can sit alongside other perfumes chosen for a season, an occasion or a mood.