Look for a fragrance with contrasting notes.

Watteau says that just like adding a touch of sea salt to chocolate to bring out its flavor, choosing a fragrance with contrasting notes will help it to really shine.“Powdery notes are fluffy, enveloping a super soft and comforting feeling if they’re well balanced, but without this element of contrast it can become dense and heavy or dry and suffocating,” Watteau says. She recommends going for something with a complementary green, citrus, or woody note to allow the fragrance to “breathe” and become more dimensional.

Consider others cent families you enjoy.

Powdery perfumes have evolved in recent years and because of this, many more fragrances that fit into the powder category than ever before. That means if you like florals, earthy scents, spicy fragrances, or even deep, more mysterious scents, you'll be able to find a powdery perfume for your vibe. I recommend to shop by your your primary fragrance category first, and then look for words like "soft" "smooth" or "powdery" in the description.

When possible, sample before you buy.

Because fragrance can smell totally different from person to person, it’s helpful to try before you buy. If you’ve ever walked through the fragrance floor at a department store, you know that there are an endless number of tester strips available to you, so if there’s a fragrance you’re interested in, sample a spritz and see how the scent wears on your skin throughout the day.

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