Attracting the opposite sex has been an important part of human nature for centuries. From dressing fancy to getting their hair done, males and females alike do everything they can to impress each other. Another way the try to get the reaction that they want is to wear perfume.

Musk, citrus and floral are just some of the many scents available to the masses. There are many others. Vanilla and and lavender are some other popular fragrances. They do not have a category they belong to.

Fragrances can be applied in a couple of ways. The most common is spray on, but you can also find some that you dab on, or roll on. There are, however, a few things that need to be taken into consideration when you are planning to wear these scents around others.

Fragrance is a common allergy among some people. The smell of any type of strong scent can set them off. It is important to be discrete about your fragrance. Floral and citrus are the most common scents that set people with allergies off. If you are going to be among strangers, it is a good idea to fore go anything with a scent to prevent an allergic reaction.

Some common signs of this are: Shortage of breath, hives or headache. It is a good idea, if you are staying with roommates or house guests to ask if they have any allergies to specific scents. This will prevent any accidental encounters that might set off their allergies. It's better to be safe than sorry.

It also best to check the policy at your place of employment. Most facilities do not want you to wear fragrances to the job. The policies are in place to protect other employees from allergic reactions. This is especially true of the health care area of work. If it is allowed, keep it discrete, and stick to a musk, as this does not tend to cause allergic reactions.

Not only can too much fragrance cause allergic reactions, they can also have an adverse effect. It is well know that too much will cause a terrible smell instead of a desired one. Be wary of the amount you use, unless you want to attract the wrong kind of attention! If you are in doubt of how much you have used, have a trusted friend tell you. This will save embarrassment later.

Fragrances and perfumes are a very popular items. They can be given as gifts at the holidays. Some mothers give their daughters a bottle of their favorite scent to help them feel close to hone they go off to college or move out on their own. The idea of fragrance as gifts has become so in demand that department stores started setting up counters that house samplers that are tested.