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These items have all been tagged with the tag "perfume", You can see other tags in the Tag CloudIn our society, we use perfumes in almost every product we make. Perfumes are in our soap and our cleaning products. We use perfumes to freshen our air, our bodies, and our pets. We cannot escape these scents in our society, yet they could be making you feel much worse than you could ever imagine.
When was the last time you bought or received a perfume or other fragrance in a stand-alone bottle or package? It has probably been a while, hasn’t it? Do you wonder why that is? Stop and really think about why you don’t go out and buy just the bottle of perfume or cologne by itself or why any fragrance gift comes packaged with other products. Is buying a stand-alone package too expensive? Or maybe, it is because they don’t sell it in a bottle or package that suits your needs; it could be either too small of a package or one that is just too large that you are sure you will never finish the fragrance.
Oh what wicked fun it is to smell pretty and to feel that scent carry you away to a place in your mind where everyone you encounter is as enraptured by your scent as you. It would be so easy, while in that state of mind, to add just a bit more; to extend that imagined zone of your influence just a bit farther . . . just a bit more.
These days, it is all about whether you have any scents or not, at least in the beauty products arena. Something that is pleasing to your sense of smell can be great, but when does it become too much of a good thing? Luckily, it is in the nose of the beholder. Each person’s preference regarding scents and aromas is different and because there are a plethora of products on the beauty market these days, you can pick and choose whatever you want.
Beauty creams, powders, lotions, bar soaps, bubble bath, shower gel, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and body sprays all have fragrances infused in them. Sure, you can get them without any smell if you have allergy problems, but for the most part, many of these products have some sort of scent. Thanks to the popularity of retail stores that specialize in bath and body items, these scented products are in demand.
Perfumes, colognes and other body scents trigger our strongest, fastest sense -- the sense of smell.
Perfume is the strongest and therefore the longest lasting fragrance available. Just a bit will net you hours of scent -- days actually. Cologne is just a bit weaker and is sometimes mischaracterized as a men's product.
Scent is the sense that is most closely related to memory. Since we know that, it is easy to see why your choice of cologne or perfume can mean a lot. Being memorable and making a great first impression is always the goal of anyone when meeting someone for the first time. As the old proverb goes, you never have a second chance to make a first impression.
Did you know that there is music occurring in your nose? Well, there is, only instead of music you hear with your ears, it is music for your olfactory senses. You’re probably wondering what the heck all this means. Well, in the world of perfume and fragrance manufacturing, the varying scents that make up a fragrance or perfume are categorized into different categories called “notes.” In music, notes are varying levels of tones; and in the perfume world, notes are varying degrees of smells.
Creating your own special scent can be a way of personalizing a fragrance and making it truly your own. One of the greatest advantages of creating your own perfume is that you allow it to maintain its true essence and you are guaranteed that you are getting the real thing. It is not about fancy bottles but about how your special scent can have an effect on your moods, thoughts, ideas and memories. If reducing your stress load, perking yourself up, make yourself feel more joyful or getting you into a sexier state of mind is what you desire than creating your own special signature scent is just what the doctor ordered! Making your own fragrance is not a difficult process nor is it expensive. Most ingredients you would need to mix up your special concoction can be purchased at a health food store or drugstore.
The fragrance industry did more than ten billion dollars in sales last year. People love perfumes. They like scents in everything they use. In our society, we use perfumes in almost every product we make. Perfumes are in our soap and our cleaning products. We use perfumes to freshen our air, our bodies, and our pets. We cannot escape these scents in our society. People have used perfumes for thousands of years, and until recently; all perfumes were made of completely natural ingredients. In recent years, perfumes have become less expensive. As a result, more and more people are able to purchase them in a variety of products. However, as these two things have happened, they have lost most of their natural ingredients and become more synthesized. More than ninety five percent of the chemicals that come in perfumes today are synthetic. As this has occurred, perfumes have been placed into seven basic categories.
The choice of one’s perfume says a lot about one’s personality, lifestyle and way of thinking. And it also makes quite an impact on other people as well. Long after you leave a room you want your fragrance to linger on, as if in remembrance of you and your strong presence. It was famous perfumer Jean Guerlain who said, “Perfume is the most intense form of memory.” A fragrance is so many things. It is art, it is emotion, it is romance, it is energy, it is intimacy and it is empowerment. Perfume tells a story all its own. For all of these reasons choosing a signature fragrance or perfume is so very essential to a woman’s sense of self. Today’s fragrance market is booming with over 20,000 fragrances for perfume lovers to choose from. So how does one decide on a signature fragrance? Read on …
Fragrances, in what may be a surprising revelation to many, do not last for an infinite amount of time. Like many other things in life they will eventually go bad. They will, over time, lose their qualities and eventually turn to something you certainly don’t want to smell like. How, though, do you know when its time to toss that bottle? There are a few ways to know.
Perfume, colognes and other 'scentfull' things like oils, sachets and candles trigger our strongest, fastest sense -- the sense of smell. So few people know, however, how to use these scents to help them get through their otherwise unscented days. Here are some tips about different kinds of scents and how to make them last . . . last, that is, at least as long as your legs hold out!
Choosing that perfect fragrance as a gift for that perfect lady in your life may seem like a Pandora's box that is better left lidded, but with just a little advice the task may not seem as daunting.
The right fragrance will make her happy and make her feel as beautiful as you know she is, but with the thousands of perfumes on the market how can you possibly find the “right” one? There are two keys, one is fairly obvious and the other more obscure. To use these keys you'll need to ask yourself two questions: What does she like? What is her skin type?
Whether it is the vending machine in a truck stop bathroom, the department store, or the counter at your local drug store, perfumes are available everywhere. If we pay no regard to quality or price, perfume is something that can be bought most anywhere we go. With the large range in places to buy perfume and the quality of what they carry, it can be difficult to figure out where the best places to buy perfume are. There are five places to consider, however.
Angel Perfume is one of the most recognizable fragrances on the market today. Created by the house of Thierry Mugler in 1993, Angel started the craze for gourmand or foody fragrances that is still hot fifteen years later. Angel perfume is available in a variety of different forms, including an eau de toilette, solid perfume, hand cream, body cream, body lotion, shower gel, deodorant, hair mist spray, glittering body powder, invigorating mask, and replenishing mask.
Vera Wang Perfume is a logical extension of the Vera Wang fashion empire, which first made its name as an exclusive bridal salon before branching out into ready-to-wear. Vera Wang's esthetic has always been modern but romantic, and her perfume is no different.
Burberry Perfume was introduced in 1981, when the classic British clothing line which was renowned for their trench coats and Burberry plaid pattern came out with an original men's fragrance called Burberry Men. In the late 1990's and early 2000's Burberry revamped their design aesthetic and experienced a resurgence of chic, and as a result came out with several new versions of Burberry perfume to capitalize on their newfound popularity.
The most popular fragrance family in the Burberry perfume line is Burberry Brit, which also comes in the variations Burberry Brit for Men, Burberry Brit Red, Burberry Brit Gold, and Burberry Brit Sheer.
French perfume is considered the best in the world, but it's also known as expensive and snobby by many consumers. A new French perfume line from Grasse, France, the perfume capitol of the world, aims to change that by becoming known as the first French Perfume without the attitude. Jeanne Arthes Paris, introduced in the United States in 2007, is a new subsidiary of the Arthes French perfume line that has been selling quality fragrances worldwide for 3 decades. Jeanne Arthes Paris aims to present excellent modern scents at reasonable prices. Jeanne Arthes Paris has already experienced great success in Europe and Asia, where it is among the top 10 mass market perfume brands, and it should soon be a bestselling French perfume here as well.
DKNY is the hip, trendy branch of the Donna Karan designer empire, intended for younger urban women, and DKNY perfume fits this profile perfectly as well. The first DKNY perfume, Be Delicious, was introduced in 2004 and became an instant best seller. Be Delicious is an apple-based fragrance in an abstract apple-shaped bottle and its color is similar to that of a green apple. All of these elements were selected to bring to mind the nickname of New York City, "The Big Apple".
Britney Spears Perfume is a joint venture between the famous pop princess and the cosmetics giant Elizabeth Arden. Intended to appeal to her core fan base of teenage girls and young women, the Britney Spears perfume family is bold, sassy, sweet, colorful, carefree and fun.
Prada perfume is one of the best-selling designer fragrance houses today due to their modern minimalist sensibility. Prada perfume makes the wearer seem chic, intelligent and contemporary.
Prada perfume comes in several different varieties. The original Prada fragrance is available as an eau de parfum spray, a splash, a body lotion, a body cream and a shower gel. These products range in price from $21.99 to $59.99. The Prada perfume spray comes in an asymmetrical clear rectangular bottle that somewhat resembles an art deco glass brick. It is clean, fruity, floral and woody with notes of bergamot, orange, mandarin flower, mimosa, rose, balsam, raspberry, labdanum, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood and patchouli and is suitable for daytime wear for women of all ages.
Ralph Lauren Perfume is one of the most comprehensive designer fragrance lines. It has something for everyone, although all of its fragrances have a classic but youthful, sporty American vibe. Ralph Lauren fragrances for men and women include Polo, Polo Black, Polo Blue, Polo Double Black, Polo Explorer, Polo Sport, Extreme Polo Sport, Polo Sport Women, Chaps, Pure Turquoise, Glamorous, Lauren, Ralph, Ralph Cool, Ralph Hot, Ralph Rocks and Ralph Wild.
Since Calvin Klein introduced its first perfume, Calvin, in 1981, Calvin Klein perfume has grown to include over 30 different varieties, including fragrances for women, men, and the line's popular unisex fragrances. Calvin Klein was also one of the first perfume lines to develop several variations of its best-selling fragrances by changing one or two notes.
Obsession, the most well-known Calvin Klein perfume, is a fresh oriental fragrance intended for daytime wear. Its notes include amber, orange blossom, oak moss, vanilla and spices. Obsession comes in a unique ovoid shaped bottle. It is also available in a men's version, a "Sheer" version, which adds more floral notes to make the fragrance suitable for summertime, and a "Night" version, which adds more spice to make it a special occasion fragrance.
Hollister perfume is sold primarily at Hollister clothing stores, although it can also be found on the Hollister website and at various online retailers. Hollister is a retail division of Abercrombie & Fitch, created in 2000 to appeal to teenagers. Its storefronts are designed like a surfing theme park, with shuttered windows, mock boardwalks, and surfboards everywhere.
Hollister specializes in casual clothing with a beach or surf theme, and like many popular retailers, they have now created a line of perfume and cologne to capitalize on their customers' loyalty. Hollister perfume is reasonably priced, versatile, and universally appealing.
Clinique perfume is one of the best-selling fragrance lines in the world. Since the widespread makeup and skincare line first introduced fragrance in 1997, Clinique perfume has consistently been popular with women of all age groups and is so successful that several variations of the fragrance have been created, including a few men's versions. Clinique perfume is available at Clinique counters in department stores everywhere, as well as the Clinique website, and several online discount retailers. Clinique perfumes include the original Happy, Happy Heart, Happy To Be, Happy for Men, Aromatics Elixir, Gift Wrappings, and Chemistry for Men.
Lacoste perfume is luxurious yet sporty, bringing to mind the image of afternoons playing tennis and evening parties at the yacht club. Lacoste's first fragrance was Lacoste cologne, introduced in 1984, but in the 90's the venerable French sportswear firm branched out into women's fragrances.
Armani Perfume is one of the most comprehensive fragrance lines around. With over 20 fragrances for women and men, there is truly an Armani perfume for everyone.
Armani perfumes for women include Acqua Di Gio, Armani Code, City Glam, Emporio Armani She, Emporio Armani Diamonds, Emporio Armani Night, Emporio Remix, Emporio White, Mania, Sensi and Sensi White Notes. Armani scents for men include Acqua di Gio, Armani, Armani Code, Attitude, City Glam, Emporio Armani, Emporio Remix, Emporio White, and Mania.
Guess Perfume is one of the most beloved perfume lines on the market. Created by the designer Georges Marciano, Guess perfume originally debuted in 1990. Affordable and classic while still being youthful and trendy, Guess perfume is readily available at a reasonable price, and comes in several different versions to appeal to different tastes.
Buying women's perfume can be confusing when there are so many different options out there. If you are overwhelmed by the available choices, a good way to pick womens perfume is to select a fragrance family that matches your personality.
Most women's perfumes fit into one of six fragrance families: fresh, fruity, floral, foody, oriental, or woody (also known as chypre). There are also subcategories within each of the main categories, but the differences among them are slight, so beginners shouldn't concern themselves with them.
1. Splendor by Elizabeth Arden
This perfume will have you feeling a sense of well being all day long while keeping you warm and fresh with its top notes of wisteria, white pony and sweet pea. While it enhances your senses with its base notes of white musk.
Women who doll up with too much perfume might not know it because they're depressed.
That's the conclusion of Dr. Yehuda Shoenfeld, a physician and autoimmune disease researcher at Tel Aviv University in Israel who studies "autoantibodies." This class of chemicals launches attacks against the body's cells, often in patients with autoimmune disease such as lupus.
Perfume Tips
1. Fragrance tends to last longer on oilier skins as they tend to be more porous and people with a dry skin often find that fragrances and perfumes evaporate quickly. For dry skins the best means of helping a fragrance to last is to apply a heavy oil based body cream before using a perfume or spritz the perfume into a touch of almond oil and rub into the skin.
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