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f you don't know their taste, choose something soft that suits everyone, like musk or light florals, rather than a heavy or sharp scent. A set with several perfumes is even better, so they can try them and keep a favourite. OSMA offers ready gift sets such as Tender Bloom, Bloom Mini Set and Rouge Noir, plus 20 ml sizes for event giveaways.

Modern perfumery uses several kinds of musk: clean white musk that smells like fresh laundry, soft powdery musk, sweet fruity musk, and floral musk blended with rose or jasmine. Musk is also used as a base because it fixes a fragrance and makes it last longer. OSMA examples: Powdery Musk, Fruity Musk, Musk Flower, and Paudree F (rose, musk, jasmine)

Yes. "Men's" and "women's" are mostly marketing labels, and the notes are what count: woody, amber and fresh notes usually suit everyone, while overtly floral scents lean feminine. Perfume also reacts with skin chemistry, so it smells different on each person. OSMA has a unisex range, including Paudree F, Woody W and OSMA Breeze

Spray on clean, moisturised skin, because dry skin loses scent faster. Apply to pulse points (neck, behind the ears, wrists) and don't rub your wrists together, which breaks down the top notes. Spraying clothes also helps it last. For more staying power, use a body spray in the same scent first, like OSMA's body sprays for Paudree F, Amber S, Cotton C and White F