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Choosing a first perfume with simple criteria

For a first perfume, start with a concrete preference rather than a trend list: flowers, fruit, woods or gourmand notes. Then compare two well-documented compositions. You can enjoy several profiles without needing to define a permanent signature straight away.

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Keep the criteria manageable

Identify one note you want, one pairing you enjoy and one direction you would rather avoid. Read the top, heart and base before considering price. This keeps you from comparing every product through a single note or its name.

Choose a suitable purchase

Check the actual bottle volume, your budget and the published conditions. Ask about missing information rather than guessing. Keep your first selection short: two complete pages are easier to compare than a long list without clear criteria.

The product pages for Milano Men and VIP Grey

Milano Men's product page lists the following notes: top — Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Elemi; heart — Lavender, Geranium; base — Patchouli, Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber. Its published bottle size is 100 ml, priced at €39.90 in the catalogue checked on 2026-10-06. These details belong to this exact product; return to its page before purchasing.

VIP Grey's product page lists the following notes: top — Grapefruit, Bergamot; heart — Orange Blossom, Strawberry, Jasmine, Rose; base — Musk, Oak Moss, Amber, Patchouli. Its published bottle size is 90 ml, priced at €119.99 in the catalogue checked on 2026-10-06. These details belong to this exact product; return to its page before purchasing.

An actual comparison to explore

Milano Men

Top : Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Elemi

Heart : Lavender, Geranium

Base : Patchouli, Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber

100 ml · €39.90

VIP Grey

Top : Grapefruit, Bergamot

Heart : Orange Blossom, Strawberry, Jasmine, Rose

Base : Musk, Oak Moss, Amber, Patchouli

90 ml · €119.99

Compare these two fragrances in detail

Three criteria for your choice

  • One note you are looking for?
  • One pairing to avoid?
  • What budget and bottle size?

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