Cologne and Perfume - What’s Your
Fragrance?
by
Jeff Lakie
There
have been fortunes made in the fragrance industry.
Cologne, perfume and other products can make a person
smell good, but that's not all there is to fragrances.
Take a look at some of the reasons people wear
particular colognes and perfumes.
The name is sometimes the most important aspect of a
particular fragrance. When a celebrity endorses or
manufactures a line of perfumes, that's sometimes
enough to make the perfume a success. In many cases,
those names behind the products or emblazoned on the
bottles make the fragrance popular regardless of the
smell.
Some colognes and perfumes are popular because they
are part of a particular line, the product of a
specific company, or even packaged in a certain way.
This is much the same as celebrity endorsements.
The marketing aspect can't be overlooked. As with any
product, even colognes and perfumes without celebrity
endorsements and those from companies that aren't well
known can be promoted to success. Advertising
campaigns can mean the difference when a consumer is
about to choose a cologne or perfume.
For some people, the smell is all that matters. No
matter what celebrities are willing to say this is a
great perfume, or what awesome marketing campaigns are
driving consumers to a particular product, there are
those who will overlook all those for the smell that
attracts their attention.
Research over the past few decades shows that
fragrance has some particular roles in our lives, from
promoting romantic tendencies to prompting memories.
For some people, perfume and cologne is all about
self-image. There's nothing that makes a woman feel
prettier, cleaner or sexier than an awesome fragrance.
It's really no different for men.
You can trace the origins of perfumes and colognes
back to the days when bathing was an irregular event.
Then, the purpose was mainly to cover body odor though
the decisions of which perfumes to use were also
carefully considered. During times of economic
depression, women have still found fragrances. Vanilla
or other spices, when there was little money for
luxuries like perfume and cologne.
The next time you're standing at the counter trying to
choose a fragrance, take a minute to consider what's
going to drive your decision.
Jeff Lakie is the founder of
www.womens-fragrance.info and
www.discount-fragrances.info websites providing
information on Cologne
How To Make Perfume.
by
Richard Wong
Whether
it’s for personal or family purposes, marketing
purposes or intended as a gift for some friends or
family, perfume making is in fact an easy task that
you can do by yourself or with others. Creating
something personal, of good taste and really useful
such as perfume is a truly great thing, not only
because it teaches you a couple of new things, but
also because it’s bound to boost your confidence, not
to mention maybe the most important aspect… having
fun.
If you try to google your way to some perfume making
knowledge, you’ll notice you have a lot to choose
from, just because there are plenty of ways and
different recipes to try. The most important thing is
for you to know what you’d like to obtain:
1. What type of perfume would you like to make? (eau
de cologne, perfume concentrates, maybe even
after-shaves or whatever crosses your mind)
2. What would you like the perfume to smell like?
(soft / strong smell, sweet / manly odor / unisex,
long lasting or not, and so on and so forth)
Depending on your answers to the previous questions,
you should make out a list of ingredients. When
compiling this list, you should have in mind the
characteristics of the ingredients you’d like to add
to your recipe. If you’ve already got a recipe to
follow, that means you won’t bother experimenting and
giving much thought to the ingredients you should add,
maybe slightly adjust the quantities to obtain a more
personalized perfume, but if you haven’t got your
ingredients list yet, here are a couple of things you
should know.
The first rule of perfume making is that you should
experiment as much as you can. It’s a fact that some
of the greatest perfumes were created because somebody
said something like… “and what if I put these two
together?”. Perfume making an art and that’s why
imagination and a great sense of smell can overcome a
lack of experience or knowledge.
The second most important thing is that there are 3
key ingredients to a perfume recipe: essential oils
(extracts from various plants, organic or non-organic,
that combined, give you the smell of your perfume),
pure grain alcohol and water.
Another thing you should know about oils, plant
extracts is that there are 3 different types of oils
which will ultimately influence the smell of your
perfume in time. The base notes will be the scent that
will stay the longest on your skin and that is why it
is usually added first in the mixture. The middle
notes will also influence the smell of the perfume for
a pretty long time, although not as long as the base
notes, while the top notes will give the perfume its
specific scent when just applied. The top notes will
be added to the mixture after the middle notes and may
be followed by some other substance to bridge the
scents.
It is very important that you mix the extracts in the
given order and that you use a sufficient quantity of
each type, usually the same for all three.
Last, but not least, here’s a list of the most easily
found oils that may lead you to your dream perfume:
1. Base notes – sandal wood, vanilla, cinnamon,
mosses, lichens, ferns;
2. Middle notes – lemongrass, geranium, neroli,
ylang-ylang;
3. Top notes – orchid, rose, bergamot, lavender,
lemon, lime.
One more thought to take into consideration above all…
have fun!
For
more information check out my website at
www.perfumeinfo.info
Perfumes and the Women Who Love Them.
by Jim
Jin
If it
is Valentines Day, then many men resort to flowers or
candy to show the women in their lives just how much
they really care. For the bigger holidays such as
birthdays or Christmas, men typically reach a bit
deeper into their pockets for the larger ticket items
such as jewelry or perfume. But the reason why so much
perfume is sold in any given year has far more to do
with hormones and the feelings created by certain
scents than by the gift-giving rationale of men.
Perfumes, colognes, and scented oils have been part of
human civilization since the time of the ancient
Egyptians and beyond. Jars and vases filled with
exotic fragrances have also been found in ancient
Chinese burial sites. In fact, the use of perfumes has
no exact starting date as its exact history is
unknown. All that is truly known is that women and men
have been using cologne and perfume to enhance their
own scent for thousands of years will continue to do
so for the foreseeable future.
In any
given year, 66% of men and 75% of women find
themselves buying cologne or perfume during the course
of a year. Researchers believe that part of the reason
why women love receiving perfume (and also when men
love giving perfume as a gift) is due to pheromones.
Pheromones are hormones thought to stimulate sexual
appetite or interest and they are triggered by scent.
So do
women love perfume because it makes them want to have
sex? No, actually the scent has a more dramatic effect
upon men. While the effect is less pronounced in
women, certain colognes worn by men have been known to
produce a similar desire in women. Although a link
between the scent of perfume and increased sexual
desire has been found, researchers do not believe that
it explains the desire to wear perfume on a daily
basis.
In
fact, most scientists believe that human pheromones
and their impact upon our behavior has decreased over
the years as we have become more advanced and
civilized. While most scientists conclude that scent
once played a rather large part in human mating
habits, they believe that it has relatively little to
do with sexual attraction in this day and age.
So
then...why do women love perfume so much and why is it
such a popular gift during the holidays? It actually
seems to be due to the simple feeling created by
wearing any fragrance that one finds appealing. In
fact, the feeling created by a woman wearing perfume
is similar to that made by a candle used for
aromatherapy. It is soothing, subtle, and slightly
romantic but not really sexual in nature.
Of
course, it does not really matter why precisely a
woman loves wearing perfume. All that is truly
important is that she does love to smell great and the
attention she receives when wearing her favorite
perfume. In time, the perfume and the scent of her own
body will combine into a singular aroma that will
literally become her own scent.
As the
sense of smell can recall the most vivid of memories,
it is this unique scent of a woman combined with her
perfume that people tend to remember most when
thinking of that person. Men will often buy the same
perfume for a woman even years after she has ceased
using it because it is the scent they have come to
identify with that woman.
And
yet, women do move on to new perfumes and always seem
to be on the search for a new scent to adorn their
bodies. Of course, it is not surprising for some
higher end perfumes to cost $100s of dollars per
bottle which is why a large number of women and men
find themselves shopping for their favorite brands
online. The Internet can also be a great place to find
deals on new perfumes and fragrances as most websites
generally offer a much greater selection than
traditional stores.
The
love of perfume by both men and women may be
completely instinctual and somehow related to
sexuality. However, the fact is that perfume just
plain smells great and therefore puts us in a good
mood. Who doesnt like something that smells good--be
it a pot roast or a garden lily? Of course, pot roast
has a tendency to make us hungry...so what does the
smell of fine perfume make us? There has to be a
really good reason why perfume is so popular, now
doesnt there??
Find
more information and tips about perfume by visiting
our site
http://www.ausnaonlinestore.com where you will
find a range of perfumes on huge discount.
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Tips on Shopping For Mens Colognes and
Perfumes As.
by
David Arnold Livingston
With
the huge variety of fragrances, colognes and perfumes
available, it is understandable that men will find it
confusing and difficult to choose their personal
perfume. It is easy to get lost in the myriad of
scents and smells that some pick the wrong perfume
that does not compliment their personality and taste.
There are many different kinds of scents, oils and
essences being advertised which makes choosing one,
very challenging. Finding the right perfume that
compliments and enhances your personality is
important. You dont want a perfume that simply smells
good but a scent that becomes uniquely you -
irresistible, alluring and attractive. There are many
things a man should consider when choosing a personal
perfume. These simple pointers are just to guide you
in making the right decision.
When
choosing a perfume, go for one which appeals to you
and makes you feel great. Think of what kind of smell
you find most attractive. Is it the woody and aromatic
smell of spices? Then go for a spicy perfume. If you
love the smell of the fresh ocean breeze, then you
should choose an oceanic fragrance. If you feel good
about yourself, you will exude confidence, which makes
you much more attractive and charming. There are six
main categories of perfumes including:
1.
Floral - romantic and feminine, has flowers as a
dominant theme 2. Fruity - spicy and fresh with fruits
used as part of the formula 3. Oceanic - use synthetic
elements to smell strongly of the sea 4. Greens -
fresh energetic perfumes that remind you of the
outdoors 5. Orientals - sexy exotic and intense
perfumes that smell of musk, vanilla, spices and
opulent heavy flowers 6. Woody - Perfume that smells
like bark, moss and other things you might find in the
forest
Of
course, not all of these perfumes will suit your
personality and taste. Go for a scent that will bring
out the best qualities in you. Pick a scent that is
subtle enough and not overpowering. You do not want to
smell as if you took a bath in your perfume. Your
scent should be sensual, but not overly sexy that you
might give the wrong signals. Choose a scent that
comes closer to the natural attractants in a mans
body. By accentuating those scents, your perfume
becomes much more effective and magnetic. For best
effect, your scent should elicit happy memories in a
woman. Such a scent will leave a woman wanting for
more.
You can
choose from many popular perfume brands. Some of the
recommended colognes and perfumes include the
following: Acqua de Gio by Armani has a strong citrus
scent that reminds one of summer. Most people love its
fresh scent. Cool Water by Davidoff is simply a
classic - cool, refreshing and smooth, it is perfect
for everyday wear. LEau DIssey combines the scent of
citrus and tobacco for a differently exciting
fragrance. If you want a perfume that is elegant and
speaks of class and good taste, go for perfumes from
the French perfume houses Guerlain and the House of
Creed. You can also choose Penhaligons, Czech and
Speake from England or Acqua di Parma from Italy.
Finding
the perfect perfume that compliments your style,
personality and essence may be challenging and
difficult but it is also rewarding and enjoyable.
Perfume becomes a medium of expressing yourself.
Having the perfect scent makes a strong and lasting
impression.
Timothy
A. Garyantes enjoys shopping online and recommends:
http://www.youngperfume.com/ as a resource for
information about perfume.
Abundant Perfume Choices.
by
Shirley Bullington
There
are so many scent and fragrance choices today as there
is a great battle to capture our attention by the
manufacturers of perfumes. How do we choose one over
its competitor? For that matter, with the huge
selection that there is, just getting started is a
great challenge!
Lets
explore some of the basic categories of perfumes and
fragrances.
*
Florals are the "all around" choice. That doesnt mean,
however, that using a cheap version will do. High
quality ingredients count for a lot, particularly when
the consumer is searching for a distinctive feminine
fragrance.
*
Fruity perfumes and fragrances are different from
their floral cousins in that they are best for warm
weather. Also, the lady who likes tradition, yet a
difference from the classic floral will enjoy the
spicy, fruity difference.
*
Younger consumers are drifting towards the more modern
oceanic scents. They are unusual and intense and give
off a nautical impression. A great choice for warmer
months due to their outdoor-ish nature.
* The
oriental varieties have a strong spicy scent. A choice
of this variety is usually very personal as they are
usually reserved for special events
* A
pleasant refreshing choice is brought out by the
earthy types of perfumes. Older folks tend to prefer
these as they are traditional and less bold.
*
Finally, the "green" varieties are a lighter fragrance
that goes well on less formal, casual occasions.
So what
to choose? Are you the type that doesnt like change?
If so, use what youve always used, unless it no longer
gives you the pleasure you once got from it. However,
if you are of an open mind, expand your horizons and
try something different...either from a different
category or and different perfume from the same, time
tested category.
Shirley Bullington, the author, operates
http://www.faintperfume.com and is a big fan of
perfumes and fragrances. She operates a web site that
is devoted to perfume and perfume resources. Her email
is
shirley@faintperfume.com
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