Which Perfume to Choose Based on Your Personality? The 4 Elements Test
A perfume can be chosen based on seasons, age, or clothing style. But to find your true olfactory signature, it is best to align it with your deep personality.
An in-depth study of client olfactory behavior allowed us to identify four main typologies, inspired by the elements:
- The Freshness Personality (Living Water)
- The Air Personality
- The Earth Personality
- The Fire Personality
This classification establishes fascinating connections between your perfume tastes and your artistic, culinary, or clothing preferences. Discover your profile below.
Watch the explanatory video to discover your profile in minutes:
Freshness Profile: Sparkle, Spontaneity, and Energy
The “Freshness” personality is lively, sunny, and overflowing with positive energy. This profile loves to laugh, share, naturally seduce, and retains a youthful spontaneity. Their look is often sporty, casual, and unpretentious.
- Voice: High-pitched, crystalline, dynamic.
- Favorite Scents: Citrus notes (Hesperide facet), fresh flowers (lily of the valley, lilac, peony), cut herbs, green tea, sea breeze.
- Drinks: Fresh juices, detox waters, light cocktails (Mojito, Gin Tonic), champagne, green tea rather than coffee.
- Flavors: Crunchy salads, Mediterranean cuisine, fresh fruits, simple and healthy food.
- Colors: Bright and vibrant tones (canary yellow, raw green, coral, hot pink, pure white).
- Fabrics: Light materials (linen, cotton), stretch, denim.
- Totem Animal: Horse, pony, faithful dog.
- Interior Ambience: Bright, functional, light wood, touches of vibrant colors.
- Hobbies: Outdoor sports, picnics, dancing, evenings with friends.
- Favorite Artists: Botero, Le Douanier Rousseau, naive art.
Ideal perfumes for the Freshness profile:
- Modern and tonic Eaux de Cologne.
- Green, aromatic, and fresh floral perfumes.
- At Delacourte Paris: Dovana (the purity of clean soap).
Air Profile: Gentleness, Daydreaming, and Refinement
The “Air” profile is delicate, poetic, and often drawn to the arts. Behind an apparent reserve or shyness hides great inner strength and raw sensitivity. The “Air” man embraces his softer side and likes nuanced perfumes.
- Voice: Mid-range, modulated, gentle.
- Favorite Scents: Rice powder, talc, iris, violet, mimosa, creamy woods (sandalwood), white musks.
- Drinks: White or floral teas, subtle fruit juices, sophisticated cocktails.
- Flavors: Fine, light dishes, fish, delicate desserts, light sweet-and-sour flavors.
- Colors: Pastels, sky blue, pearl grey, powder pink, seafoam green.
- Fabrics: Silk, cashmere, lace, taffeta, smooth velvet.
- Totem Animal: Cat, birds, fawn.
- Interior Ambience: Cozy, refined decoration, light woods, scented candles.
- Hobbies: Reading, walking by the water, exhibitions, daydreaming.
- Favorite Artists: Monet, Bonnard, Matisse.
Ideal perfumes for the Air profile:
- Powdery and delicate floral perfumes.
- Perfumes from the solar facet.
- At Delacourte Paris: Florentina (powdery iris), Osiris (flower nectar) or Vahina.
Earth Profile: Authenticity, Calm, and Grounding
The “Earth” profile is a quiet force. Reliable, direct, and authentic, they love raw nature and dependable values. Women in this profile often adopt an androgynous chic style, and men seek out perfumes with character.
- Voice: Deep, warm, reassuring.
- Favorite Scents: Undergrowth, oakmoss, fireplace smoke, leather, spices, damp earth, patchouli.
- Drinks: Strong black coffee, tannic wines, smoky or spicy teas (Lapsang Souchong), whiskey, red wine.
- Flavors: Stews, game, mushrooms, strong spices, dark chocolate.
- Colors: Ochre, burnt sienna, khaki green, rust, beige.
- Fabrics: Tweed, raw wool, linen, leather, suede.
- Totem Animal: Horse, wolf, eagle.
- Interior Ambience: Raw materials, ethnic style, fireplace, library with dark wood.
- Hobbies: Hiking in the forest, gardening, horseback riding, evenings by the fire.
- Favorite Artists: Rodin, Soulages, primitive art.
Ideal perfumes for the Earth profile:
- Classic Chypre perfumes.
- Intense woody perfumes and Oud notes.
- At Delacourte Paris: Woody or spicy creations that have “body.”
Fire Profile: Magnetism, Audacity, and Intensity
“Fire” personalities are impossible to miss. Passionate, extroverted, and theatrical, they love to charm and leave a lasting impression. They embrace their uniqueness and look for a “signature” perfume that leaves an unforgettable sillage.
- Voice: Deep, vibrant, theatrical.
- Favorite Scents: Head-turning white flowers (tuberose, jasmine), animalic notes, incense, burning spices, intense vanilla.
- Drinks: Vintage champagne, exclusive cocktails, fine wines.
- Flavors: Spicy cuisine, sophisticated and decadent desserts, exotic flavors.
- Colors: Blood red, deep black, optic white, gold, electric violet.
- Fabrics: Satin, wild silk, fur, velvet, patent leather.
- Totem Animal: Panther, feline, snake.
- Interior Ambience: Strong contrasts, modern lofts, contemporary art pieces, luxury.
- Hobbies: Shopping in capitals, art gallery openings, social dinners, opera.
- Favorite Artists: Giacometti, Modigliani, Yves Klein, Dali.
Ideal perfumes for the Fire profile:
- Oriental (Amber) and captivating perfumes.
- Leather notes and powerful sillage.
- At Delacourte Paris: Valkyrie (a fresh and audacious vanilla).
