Now, before getting dressed, apply your antiperspirant or deodorant. If you don't know what that means, please check your armpits during the day to make sure you aren't lasting longer than your deodorant. Essential oils are derived from plants, perfume oils are artificially created fragrances, contain artificial substances or are diluted with other oils. Essential oils are usually clear, but some oils such as patchouli, orange and lemongrass are amber or yellow in color. They contain the true essence of the plant it was derived from.
Essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way.
Of all the real essential oils I have tried, I can only recommend citrus for a clean smell, green because they smell most like trendy department store fragrances and chypre which is woodsy and masculine. Overall, however, I am not a huge fan. Fin ally, you can begin to apply your fragrance. Stick with something at least as strong as an Eau de Cologne. Take your time testing for fragrances that you like.