How Well Do You Know Your Scents? | Beginner, Enthusiast, or Expert Connoisseur

How Well Do You Know Your Scents? 

At Sahilia, we believe that scents tells a story. A whisper of the places you’ve been, the memories you hold, and the dreams you chase. But when it comes to fragrance, where do you stand? Are you just beginning your scent journey, or are you an expert connoisseur of the art?

Let’s find out.

The Beginner: The Explorer of New Worlds

You’re just starting to explore the power of fragrance. You know you love floral, fresh, or woody notes, but you might not yet be familiar with the language of scent families, accords, or layering.

Common Signs You’re a Beginner:

• You pick scents based on how they smell in the bottle rather than how they evolve on your skin.

• You own a few perfumes or oils but haven’t explored niche or artisanal blends yet.

• You tend to stick to safe, classic choices , and that’s perfectly okay!

Your Next Step:
Dive deeper. Try a perfume oil like White Mirage or explore traditional treasures like Humrah. Let your skin and senses teach you.

The Explorer: The Scent Enthusiast

You’ve moved beyond mainstream perfumes. You know about top, middle, and base notes.
You appreciate how a scent shifts over hours. The "journey" of a fragrance, and you might already have a small curated collection.

Common Signs You’re an Explorer:

• You enjoy seeking out artisan, natural, or culturally-rooted perfumes.

• You understand the difference between an eau de parfum and a perfume oil.

• You’re beginning to recognise ingredients like oud, onycha, ylang-ylang, and ambergris.

Your Next Step:
Experiment with layering oils and body products. For example, pair Garden Bloom body oil with a deep perfume like  The Original Humrah for a personal, unforgettable signature scent.

The Connoisseur: The Keeper of Fragrant Secrets

You live and breathe fragrance. Scent isn’t just an accessory; it’s an extension of your identity. You know the vintage perfumers, the traditional rituals, and the forgotten oils of ancient cultures.

Common Signs You’re a Connoisseur:

• You choose fragrance by mood, season, and occasion.

• You appreciate dry-downs, note pyramids, and how climate can affect perfume performance.

• You might even blend your own oils or seek out rare resins and absolutes.

Your Next Step:
Deepen your personal olfactory library. Sahilia’s artisanal collections , inspired by the timeless rituals of the Sahel  and offer complex, layered profiles that even seasoned noses will savour.

So, Where Do You Fall?

At Sahilia, we celebrate every stage of the journey.
Whether you’re taking your first step into the world of oils or curating your tenth bespoke scent wardrobe, you’re part of a tradition as old as the desert winds.

Ready to explore further? Discover Sahilia’s Collections Here