Perfume Dessert gourmand fragrance : smell natural all day long

Lately, I have been fascinated with local brands of perfumes. They smell like the branded ones which cost a thousand pesos or more. What I like about these locally made perfumes are first of course they are affordable (for me) or shall I say "reasonably priced," second they come in various sizes so you can choose which one suits the even a limited budget, third they come in many types and kinds of fragrances so you always have a choice.

Of the many locally made perfumes that circulate the market today, from online stores to bazaars - I got tired of buying them because they almost smell the same. I don't patronize a certain scent or I don't use a certain scent over and over again. Once a bottle got depleted, I tend to replace it with another scent or another brand. I love to explore from time to time and I love to experiment and experience something new when it comes to perfumes because I believe that perfumes are very versatile. The scents can be reinvented, they can be twisted so they become something else, something special that they have a quality that is different from the many other scents.

When I was asked to try, Perfume Dessert; of course I did not have any second thought because this one is something new. Never heard about it, never even tried it.

I was surprised when I opened the package that was sent because the stuff inside doesn't look like perfume. The bottles are housed in a cylinder made from cardboard which is beautifully printed with flowers or fruits. That was really nice to look at, you'll have the first impression that the perfume has that natural fruity or flowery scent.

I tried each of the 5 bottles and here are three reasons I like about the brand:

1. UNIQUE PACKAGING - When it comes to perfume packaging, the usual shapes are either cube or rectangular. I guess this is the first time I saw a perfume packed in a cardboard cylinder. The packaging doesn't look boring and it comes in bright colors which are pleasing to the eyes. It looks decent and the packaging alone can compete with the other mid-range or even some high-end perfumes. The housing is also hard that it effectively protects the fragile perfume bottle.

Why does a product should come in a unique packaging? Packaging is not just a packaging. The packaging matters as much as the product itself because it's a crucial marketing and communication tool for the business. A product's packaging communicates many things, from what the product can do for the customers to the company's values. Aside from that, most customers don't have the time or energy to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the products in their shopping carts, so they use a shortcut to make their decision. Packaging is powerful because it tells consumers why the product and brand are different and that is something that Perfume Dessert possesses.

2. NATURAL SCENTS - I am very picky when comes to the scents of perfumes. I don't like the scents that are too sharp or heavy or too light. Perfumes that has a very strong scent tend to irritate the senses, while those with very light scents don't serve the purpose. Perfume Dessert offers scents with gourmand qualities.

What is a gourmand fragrance? It is a perfume consisting primarily of synthetic edible (gourmand) notes, such as honey, chocolate, vanilla or candy; described as olfactory desserts. They are also called "foodie" fragrances and can be both feminine and masculine.

PD's gourmand quality is very natural. The fruity or floral fragrance is just right to soothe the senses. Each scent they offer is refreshing and relaxing. I personally love the Sakura. PD perfected the Sakura scent to suit a woman's sophisticated and delicate taste. Other scents can be unisex like the Cucumber Melon Coolers.

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3. LONGEVITY - Perfume should last all day long. For someone like me who is always on the go and is always in a rush, I prefer longer lasting scent so I don't have to spray from time to time just to make sure I still feel fresh when I meet my clients. It is also important that the scent stays despite pollution, bad odor from the environment or even perspiration. With PD, I don't worry even if I stay long under the heat of the sun or in a windy environment. It keeps me feel cool and compose because I know at the end of the day, I would still smell nice even in the middle of a party.

If you're as adventurous and meticulous as I am when it comes to scents or perfumes, you should give Perfume Dessert a try. Each 30ml bottle with an elegant housing costs P250.00. It's one product which proves that quality is not always pricey.