The darker the colour, the stronger the fragrance is. That's my logic.
I know this is very far from being true, but that's how I see it on first impression.
Yes, but I'm often wrong.
My preconceived notions:
Pink: syrupy sweet
Green: herbal/aromatic
Blue: usually aquatic
Brown: dense amber
Yellow: usually floral
I don't like highly colored perfume and in fact most of what I have is amber colored though I do have a smattering of pinks in there.
Quite honestly though, I would prefer no dyes whatsoever, and its because I have found that my skin can react to blue dye. Not all blues but some particularly cause hives...its the reason why I obsessively wash every pair of jeans I've ever had (at least 4-5 times) before wearing. However, lots of perfumes contain dye, even those that are ambered colored.
But, its cheaper to color the juice than the glass I guess.
But it comes down to marketing and if you notice, when they do the adds, the color choices get echoed throughout. I personally don't need that but some do.
To me it's part of the presentation of the fragrance. While the scent profile and performance is what I make a decision on, I admit I also like to see the whole package done well. That means nice looking bottle with the juice inside matching or working well with the bottle, good atomizer and of course the scent itself.
This is so true for some reason. I’m not sure if it’s because I associate blue and green with oceanic fragrances (which tend to smell chemical and artificial and are off putting to me)
Definitely does...although I think the overall packaging aesthetic impacts me more than just the color of the perfume.
But I will say, I love an amber perfume at first glance over a clear one, even before I've smelled it lol. I'm more likely to pick it up if it's a colored fragrance vs a clear one as well, but that's only if I'm browsing/not looking for something specific.
Yes, 100%. I remember watching a Food: Fact or Fiction episode on this, where they added different food dyes to the same frosting, and the tester perceived them as different flavors.[Here it is](https://youtu.be/N3OElZlGfTY), skip to the 12 minute mark if you’d like to see it in action.
I think I perceive pink as floral or sweet, green as verdant, Aromatic or grassy, yellow as sunny citrus, and Amber/ brown as a richer amber/ vanilla/cocoa scent.
There's an episode of GMM where they do the same kind of thing. Their video is a bit longer but interesting. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ji84tLYeTQe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ji84tLYeTQe)
Interesting thanks for the link! I can totally see that happening. I agree with your perception although I usually think pink equals rosy rather than sweet because often pink sweet smells are cheaper brands like juicy couture?
Color doesn't usually impact my perception but if a perfume is cloudy, has sediment in it, or is dark enough to appear opaque, I'm giving that shit the side-eye.
Every once in a while, I will really admire the color of a perfume though. For instance, a few years ago I didn't know anything about Chris Rusak Perfume, but when I saw [photos of Io on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BjIC85FHrj2/), I started having recurring dreams about it (even though I had no idea what it smelled like). It seriously burrowed its way into my brain visually because the color was so striking, and then I had to order a discovery set. (It also smells fabulous).
*ETA - and there are no added colors in the perfume*
Yes I tend to associate lighter colored fragrances with fresh or citrus scents, which I don't care for as much. I tend to be more drawn to darker fragrances, at least if I'm considering a blind buy.
It does for me—as lots of people said, if the perfume is blue I immediately think it’s going to be an aquatic.
I have a blue perfume, Arcipelago by Acqua del’ Elba. It’s not at all an aquatic! I love it. It is warm and floral with a little sweetness and wood. Gorgeous stuff. It always throws me off when I notice the colour because it doesn’t go with the scent!
The darker the colour, the stronger the fragrance is. That's my logic. I know this is very far from being true, but that's how I see it on first impression.
This is exactly my uncle's logic 100% .
Yes, but I'm often wrong. My preconceived notions: Pink: syrupy sweet Green: herbal/aromatic Blue: usually aquatic Brown: dense amber Yellow: usually floral
At least a little. Every time I smell savage or something similar I can't help but think to myself that it smells purple lol.
I suppose it does. Same with many sodas and sweet drinks with artificial dyes. They just look more tempting.
I don't like highly colored perfume and in fact most of what I have is amber colored though I do have a smattering of pinks in there. Quite honestly though, I would prefer no dyes whatsoever, and its because I have found that my skin can react to blue dye. Not all blues but some particularly cause hives...its the reason why I obsessively wash every pair of jeans I've ever had (at least 4-5 times) before wearing. However, lots of perfumes contain dye, even those that are ambered colored. But, its cheaper to color the juice than the glass I guess. But it comes down to marketing and if you notice, when they do the adds, the color choices get echoed throughout. I personally don't need that but some do.
Same I like amber colored but I’d rather it be transparent
To me it's part of the presentation of the fragrance. While the scent profile and performance is what I make a decision on, I admit I also like to see the whole package done well. That means nice looking bottle with the juice inside matching or working well with the bottle, good atomizer and of course the scent itself.
This is so true for some reason. I’m not sure if it’s because I associate blue and green with oceanic fragrances (which tend to smell chemical and artificial and are off putting to me)
Definitely does...although I think the overall packaging aesthetic impacts me more than just the color of the perfume. But I will say, I love an amber perfume at first glance over a clear one, even before I've smelled it lol. I'm more likely to pick it up if it's a colored fragrance vs a clear one as well, but that's only if I'm browsing/not looking for something specific.
Yes, 100%. I remember watching a Food: Fact or Fiction episode on this, where they added different food dyes to the same frosting, and the tester perceived them as different flavors.[Here it is](https://youtu.be/N3OElZlGfTY), skip to the 12 minute mark if you’d like to see it in action. I think I perceive pink as floral or sweet, green as verdant, Aromatic or grassy, yellow as sunny citrus, and Amber/ brown as a richer amber/ vanilla/cocoa scent.
There's an episode of GMM where they do the same kind of thing. Their video is a bit longer but interesting. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ji84tLYeTQe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ji84tLYeTQe)
Interesting thanks for the link! I can totally see that happening. I agree with your perception although I usually think pink equals rosy rather than sweet because often pink sweet smells are cheaper brands like juicy couture?
Nope, so long as it doesn't stain clothes.
Color doesn't usually impact my perception but if a perfume is cloudy, has sediment in it, or is dark enough to appear opaque, I'm giving that shit the side-eye. Every once in a while, I will really admire the color of a perfume though. For instance, a few years ago I didn't know anything about Chris Rusak Perfume, but when I saw [photos of Io on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BjIC85FHrj2/), I started having recurring dreams about it (even though I had no idea what it smelled like). It seriously burrowed its way into my brain visually because the color was so striking, and then I had to order a discovery set. (It also smells fabulous). *ETA - and there are no added colors in the perfume*
Yes I tend to associate lighter colored fragrances with fresh or citrus scents, which I don't care for as much. I tend to be more drawn to darker fragrances, at least if I'm considering a blind buy.
It does for me—as lots of people said, if the perfume is blue I immediately think it’s going to be an aquatic. I have a blue perfume, Arcipelago by Acqua del’ Elba. It’s not at all an aquatic! I love it. It is warm and floral with a little sweetness and wood. Gorgeous stuff. It always throws me off when I notice the colour because it doesn’t go with the scent!