Climate testing protocol

Perfume behaves differently in Indian weather. A fragrance that lasts 8 hours in Paris may vanish in 3 in Chennai. So we test here, in the heat.

Test conditions

Panels run at 35°C and 70% relative humidity, matching a typical North Indian summer day. Each tester applies a fixed number of sprays to forearm and reports at set intervals.

What we measure

Heat longevity — hours until the scent is only detectable skin-close. Humidity sillage — projection at arm’s length in humid air. Plus seasonal ratings for summer, monsoon and winter wear.

Why it matters

Heavy orientals can turn cloying in humidity; light citruses can disappear by noon. Our climate scores help you pick fragrances that actually perform where you live.