Tips and Tricks for Buying and Wearing Perfume

September 3rd, 2010
Perfumes
by northern green pixie

Tips and Tricks for Buying and Wearing Perfume

Fragrances can often reflect our mood and personality. A certain scent on a good friend may smell quite differently on you as each fragrance reacts differently according to our own chemical makeup.

When testing a perfume in a store, be sure to wait about 10 minutes to allow the fragrance to react to your body chemistry before buying it. Smell it after the first application and then smell it again after waiting. This allow you to sample both the top and middle notes of the scent and give you a good sense of how the fragrance will linger throughout the day.

Be sure to limit how many fragrances you try at one time at the store – stick to just 3 or 4 at a time. Otherwise your olfactory senses may become overwhelmed and you may not be able to tell one perfume from the other!

If you are concerned about an allergic reaction, wait about an hour or so after sampling the perfume. If no reaction occurs by that time, it is probably safe to go ahead and splurge on that new perfume!

Always apply fragrances directly to your skin or hair, as some fragrances (especially parfums and eau de parfums which have a higher concentration of oils) may cause discoloration on certain fabrics. Never spray fragrances directly on silk – it will damage it!

If you like to spritz a bit on your clothing, be sure to test it first on hidden area such as an inner lining before spraying it all over yourself! This is especially true for delicate fabrics and “dry clean only” clothing.

I suggest changing your fragrance depending upon the season. In other words, go for lighter scents during the hotter weather and keep the stronger scents for the drier, cool weather. Heat intensifies the scent, so there is no need to douse yourself in a heavy scent during the summer. And if you are outdoors, be aware that bees, wasps, hornets, and other flying bugs are attracted to flowery fragrances (which is another good reason to stick to light, clean scents!)

Speaking of heat, if you want to keep that favorite cologne as fresh as the day you bought it, keep the bottle in a cool, dark place. Keep the bottle in it’s original box, if possible. You may even want to keep it in the fridge, so you can have a refreshingly cool spritz of your perfume before heading out for the day!

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Pheromone Perfume – How To Put Your Man Under Hypnotic Charm

September 3rd, 2010
Perfumes
by Looking Glass

Pheromone Perfume – How To Put Your Man Under Hypnotic Charm

Is there a difference between pheromone perfume and cologne? What should you consider when shopping for human pheromone products?


There really isn’t any difference at all. Cologne is generally targeted towards men while perfume is basically a woman’s product. It’s simply marketing as women would identify much more with pheromone perfume.


Spray and concentrate products then complete the manor in which pheromones are made available to the public.


For women though, it seems manufacturers are starting to realize they may have been leaving money on the table when they first began their quest to turn the human population into attraction magnets.


Women are being catered to more and more in a market where men were once the main focus. That’s understandable given guys are considered the chasers or pursuers in their quest to find female companionship. But does that mean women don’t like to pursue? That’s assuming women just need to put themselves out there and a man will come calling.


That’s not really true. The argument regarding pheromone perfume for women is do they really need to enhance their profile and attractiveness to lure a man? In other words, do they really need any extra help? The short answer is yes and pheromone manufacturers have only begun to realize this.


Androstenol Is Queen


The pheromone used in perfume products for women is androstenol. It’s the female equivalent of the version androstenone. It’s said when men sense androstenol in the air, it’s every guy for himself. It’s what can turn a mild mannered guy into either a welcome serenader or a pain in the…!


The idea of attracting men is something most women will not divulge, even to their friends. The idea that they are using an enhancement to attract their man could bring some ridicule. However, times are certainly changing and there may come a time where the topic of conversation may not just be that guy that just moved into the neighborhood but “which pheromone product should I use to Attract him?”


The Power Of Androstenol


Androstenol is said to have the power to turn a man into a woman’s slave; they will become more receptive to your needs. Now that’s every woman’s dream. Imagine, that pile of uncut firewood in the backyard or the unmowed grass which has been put on hold during football season.


Imagine ladies, just a dab of pheromone perfume and you can put your man under your spell. You’ll be the envy of every female in your own imaginary Wisteria Lane!

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Match the Right Perfume Scent to the Right Woman

September 3rd, 2010
Perfumes
by Sailing “Footprints: Real to Reel” (Ronn ashore)

Match the Right Perfume Scent to the Right Woman

Women are fickle minded creatures. Take for example shopping, an activity almost all women love to do. A woman can spend an entire hour or two in shoe stores trying to decide on which pair of shoes among the hundreds of pairs will she buy and in the end just get out empty handed. Got the point?

Similarly, looking for the perfect gift for a woman is not an easy task. Settle on a dress, “Will she like it?” or “Will she fit in it”? Decide on a handbag, “Will she like the design and style” or “What if she no longer likes handbags”? Do you see it all now?

When buying for the perfect gift for a woman, instead of making a list of the really common gifts, such as clothes, head over to the perfumer section instead of a store instead. Soothe your nerves and her senses by giving her something that is relaxing, simple and personal. The only catch here is that you need to choose the right scent for her. Take note that all women are different from each other; meaning that not all women are into the same floral scents.

Floral Scents

The problem with men is that whenever they think of women, they think of flowers. As I said, not all women are into the queen of the plant world. However, there are women who do like these scents, and they are the ones who are into the girly stuff. Just to make it safe, though, ask your lady what her favorite flower is or just plainly observe if she likes flowers or wears perfume or cologne with floral top notes.

Fruity Scents

These usually are the ones which smell fresh and light without giving you a heady feeling. The most common fruit scents are: apple (red or green), watermelon, citrus, mint, strawberry, cherry, and all the other berries. Most of the time, the women who love perfumes with fruity top notes (the main and dominating scent in the perfume mix) are the ones who are carefree by nature. But since you can never be too sure with women, take a breath of her favorite toiletries, and for sure, you’ll get an idea.

Spicy Scents

These scents often are a bit heavy than the other two listed above, it also gives the wearer an instant calm to the senses. One of the very common top notes under this scent is tea, may it be green or white or spiced up. The women who usually wear perfumes with these scents are the ones who are not that keen of the gender roles. They are usually not the ultra feminine, nor the boyish, type of women. To make it a bit easier for you on this one: it is usually worn by women who love to participate in sports while at the same time do some womanly chores (such as cooking) once in a while.

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Valentine Day Special Perfume Gift

September 3rd, 2010
Perfumes
by Xiangdian

Valentine Day Special Perfume Gift

Today many days are counting into the festivals. Today we are celebrating this special day over the saint valentine name, which was belonging from ancient Rome. Ancient Rome Saint is famous for his love for his wife. Saint, he was sent a card for his wife in year 1415 in London for proposes to her.

Today people are becoming as friends and lovers everywhere, they are waiting for this special day prepare to celebrate all the time. Today saint is famous for his true love with name valentine day. He was dead for his love. People are doing the same like him; lots of people are proposing his/her partner as true lover, for true and great friendship etc. It is nice to take a look back at the origins of this very special Holiday. Today Saint Valentine Day is a very special holiday celebrated on February 14.

People defined many definition of the gift such like single rose, seven rose gifts, eleven rose, chocolate, and perfume gifts etc for message of love. Today different variety of roses and fragrances are available for proposal. On the festival white rose for innocence, purity and new beginnings, yellow roses for feeling of warmth and happiness, orange rose for the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm, lavender rose for many hearts and imaginations, pink rose for grace and elegance, Red roses symbol for love and romance, and way to say I love you. Fragrances are sign of different time wear where you like to use it with your partner. Most people like night, evening, office and romantic wear scents. On this festival you can call them Valentines day perfume and Valentine cologne gift.

The best designers are celebrating this festival with their family or partner and with people. Designers are supporting to love with lots of signs. Today designers showing their love with big discount offers through which you can get it with special and cheap price easily. Today many types of offers are available through which you can get many high qualities and high price scents according to your economic conditions. On this festival lots of people are taking it for personal purpose and for gift purpose. Designers are making it with very high qualities attractive looks, colors, sizes, designs and smells.

People like it as best gift. Scents, chocolates, cards and flowers are the parts of gifts men traditionally give to women on Valentine Day. Today designers are introducing the Valentine day special perfume for scents lovers. Other classic fragrances and colognes are also simply delicious. It is recommended for evening wear because of it has the aphrodisiacal effect. Today it avails with many forms such as perfumed bath, shower gel, soaps, and body lotion.

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Joop Perfume – A Strong Contender

September 2nd, 2010
Perfumes
by John Rohan

Joop Perfume – A Strong Contender

Joop’s perfume is a cost effective alternative to many of the higher end, and higher priced, fragrances on the market. This German company marries the fast paced lifestyle of its major metropolises with natural, floral hints and musky tones. With extensive lines for both men and women, this brand offers something for every individual and every occasion.

The opposing male and female fragrances, Homme and Femme, both compliment and contradict each other. Homme offers spicy, heavy notes to accentuate masculinity. This joining of spices, woodsy notes and Oriental scents creates a rich, sensual scent. Femme works against the strength of Homme by combining soft, floral scents. This is an equally sensual fragrance that maintains the Oriental undertones, but focuses on the soft and subtle aspects of the feminine.

Like the opposing Homme and Femme, THRILL Man and THRILL Woman play off each other. THRILL Man has poignant notes of amber and cedarwood, which play up the masculine. The fragrance is finished with a layer of cool lavender, designed to attract and seduce. THRILL Woman overemphasizes the feminine with fruity notes designed to imitate innocence. This feigned innocence is layered with a sexy splash of vanilla, to mark seduction and desire.

Joop’s other feminine fragrances, including Muse and All About Eve, follow the lead of Femme and THRILL Woman by accentuating the feminine. These perfumes are based upon all things womanly, from sweet fruit to alluring florals. They aren’t too sweet, though, as each has an exotic accent to add excitement and strength. Even with the strong accents, these fragrances are not overpowering and are appropriate for day, evening or special events, making Joop perfumes the perfect choice for women seeking a new signature scent.

Perfumes such as Go and Nightflight carry on the precedent set by Homme and THRILL Man. These heavy, masculine scents provide the perfect blend of fun, sensuality and warmth. Through the coupling of the traditionally masculine spicy and woodsy with modern interpretations of sexuality using florals like lavender, Joop’s masculine fragrances offer today’s man scents to fit his busy life. Joop offers fragrances from the playful to the mysterious, allowing for a scent that changes with the occasion or the mood or a consistent, masculine signature.

Despite Joop’s lack of widespread popularity as a fragrance, it is still a strong contender for a spot in every man or woman’s fragrance collection. These variety and scope of scents, make Joop a must have for anyone who craves a flexible, all around excellent scent that works with them throughout the day , while the unique and beautiful pairings will impress even the most refined fragrance tastes. These provocative scents should not be overlooked by anyone searching for that perfect perfume. Add Joop to your personal perfume collection and enjoy the variety.

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Choosing Perfume For Women

September 2nd, 2010
Perfumes
by Helena Liu

Choosing Perfume For Women

Finding the right fragrance for someone can be a difficult challenge. Not only does everyone have different tastes and styles, but body chemistry plays a critical role in what fragrances serve people well. Depending on body chemistry, a sweet fragrance may become overpoweringly sweet.

It’s helpful if you’ve spent some time around the individual while they were wearing fragrances of their choice. It can at the very least guide you with what type of fragrance is more appropriate for them.

If there’s any tactful method of finding out the woman in question’s preferred perfume, the individual behind the counter can help you pick out a comparable fragrance. If there isn’t a tactful (and by tactful I mean not rummaging through her medicine cabinet) the process becomes a little ore difficult,

Inexpensive fragrances tend to run much sweeter especially when applied, with the few exceptions of targeted fragrances such as Curve or any fragrance targeted at the younger crowds. The younger generations of fragrances are explicitly designed for youthful chemistries with youthful pocketbooks. These perfumes will be higher quality but better at maintaining their integrity once sprayed.

When purchasing a perfume for a woman over the age of thirty it is prudent to notice what types of scents they prefer. Often just by noticing whether their hair carries a lingering fruity scent or if they burn fruity candles in their home you can determine that they prefer a more fruity or sweet fragrance. Thos who burn cleaner candles or who have a cleaner smell lingering in their hair are likely to prefer a muskier scent.

With so many varieties and aromas to choose from, trying to pick out the right perfume can lead to frustration and an overworked nose that can no longer distinguish between the smell of apples and the smell of aftershave.

Floral perfumes are in fact the most popular fragrance as it is sweet (based on its flower foundation) tapered by a natural subtle musk. Perfume notes are the little selections that explain how the scent changes once it hits the body, as it is typical for an aroma to change from the air to the skin. These can be helpful when purchasing perfume without the body it will be sprayed upon.

When in doubt, and you can afford it, choosing two varying fragrances can be a safer bet. She might not love one of them, but she will more than likely find the other one exactly what she likes. Some women have a wider preference scale, and both will be a big hit. As you learn her preferences you will be able to make stronger selections in time.

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Selecting A Perfume For Your Special Woman

September 2nd, 2010
Perfumes
by Helena Liu

Selecting A Perfume For Your Special Woman

Men find the task of shopping for gifts for their women, a very daunting task. Men would want to be able to purchase presents that his woman would like and are fearful of buying the wrong gift that may not make his special lady happy. A perfume could be a perfect intimate gift for a girlfriend or wife but you have to ensure that she will be happy with your choice of scent.

Before you visit the shopping mall to purchase a perfume, do your homework. Do research on your woman’s likes and dislikes by asking around especially her friends who may know better. Knowing the fragrances that she is using and is fond of would be a big help. Check out the perfume bottles that you could find her using. Most likely, the bottles of perfume that are almost empty would be her favorite ones while those still having lots of content would be the least that she likes. But the opposite could also be the situation. It could also be that a certain particular perfume is not usually used because she really likes the scent and she doesn’t want it to be used up easily. Women are hard to read so it is really imperative that you make inquiries and investigate well.

Buying a perfume for your lady is no easy task. Your woman expects you to know what she wants. This is your big chance to show that there is more to you than what she sees; that there is a sensitive side inside of you sensitive enough to know what she really likes. Getting it right would win you more points and you will definitely be rewarded for it. Getting it wrong would label you as someone insensitive, who doesn’t really care about what she really likes.

If you really aren’t too sure of what to buy your special someone and would prefer to be on the safe side try selecting scents that are in the aromatherapy line like vanilla, lemon or peppermint. If you feel that she wouldn’t be happy with your choice asking her what perfume she would want would be better instead of surprising her. Be very sure of your selection so that your lady would be happy with your present. If you do this right your lady would remember it for a lifetime and would put a smile on her face every time she wears that scent knowing that you have given it to her.

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Selection Based On Fragrances And Perfume Category

September 2nd, 2010
Perfumes
by Osbournes Life

Selection Based On Fragrances And Perfume Category

The first step to cut off the confusions regarding the selection of the apt category of fragrance is to have a thorough understanding of the fragrance families and the perfume categories. A little bit of knowledge is however essentially necessary in order to pick the right thing at the right price.

Basic Categories
On the basis of the notes and the order they have been layered, the perfumes and the fragrances have been categorized into a number of families. Although almost all the fragrances have the refreshing aromatic fougere base, yet many others are having certain other unique bases. Some of the basic categorizations are as follows:

Citrus is a unique family of fragrances that has got the aesthetic aromatic note of the fruit oils. The leading brands of the perfumes of Iran and France use to use the basic notes of the lime, oranges, grapes, lemon, and apricots. Many leadung perfume makers use the predominant notes of peaches as well.

Drywoods bases are strictly for the men. This is a category where the presence of the wondrous woody fragrance is noticed when dried up, along with the additional notes of tobacco or leather or cedar or burnt woods. Sometimes the masculine woody notes are made lightened by applying some citrus notes, which gives the fragrance a special effect.

Floral base is another unique fragrance family having some awe-inspiring features of softness. The perfumes falling under this category are specifically for females. First appeared in 1900′s floral oriental base of fragrances have earned a great deal of admirations all over the world within a very short spell of time. This is due to the fact that some of these perfumes contain the sweet fragrances of exotic flowers.
Fougere is again another aesthetic category of fragrance, which – in French means – “FERN”. This particular family contains the aroma of some of the harmless forest herbs and grasses. These superb oriental notes of fragrances have engulfed much of the occidental market, with the sweet spicy bases of citrus or softwoods or may be floral. Formulated with a wide range of awesome fragrances this specific category has always admired by the world’s most fashionable men.

Chypre is a special category of fragrance that is presented with the refreshing notes of citrus aesthetically blended with the inconspicuous fragrances of the woody tones of oakmoss or patchouli or etc.

Water base fragrances are the lightest of all the categories of fragrances. Alike some others this class of perfumes has been subcategorized into males and females notes. Predominated by the water bases with the refreshing notes of citrus, fruit oils and water herbs, this is one of the smartest choices for the summer seasons.

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Selecting Perfumes As A Symbol Of Style And Status

September 2nd, 2010

Selecting Perfumes As A Symbol Of Style And Status

When it comes to selecting the perfumes or fragrances as a token of style and status, we generally mean selection of the signature perfumes. Selecting the signature perfume is one of the most significant method to develop a style of your own. How to pick the right fragrance as the signature fragrance is what tends to be quite confusing. There are certain steps to come up with the right signature fragrance in order to develop a unique signature style.

The first step, however, is to understand the kind of fragrances that will not suit your personality, gestures and the kind of appearance you have. It is quite significant to shorten up the list by eliminating the ones that compete the aura of your personality instead of complementing it.

The next pivotal step is to discard the fragrances that you do not like. Unless you are able to fall in love of a particular fragrance it would just not be possible for you to develop a unique signature style with the particular signature fragrance. Hence it is important to pick from an assortment that creates an impact in you.

The third very significant point regarding the selection of the signature perfume, as a token of style and status is that you should select it from amongst the renowned brands in the industry. However, it would just be unfair to skip the brand and fragrance and must steer clear of frequent experimentations with the perfumes and fragrances of the other brands.

Layering a specific fragrance of awe-inspiring notes is the best way to ensure a dominating and inconspicuous style and lead a life by maintaining a signature status with ultimate aestheticism. It is really tough to find the right fragrance with a view to develop a unique signature style, but it may be by accident that you may come up with a life time favorite fragrance that you would never want to change nay more. While some keep on trying years after years in finding the right signature fragrances and fails repeatedly, some others, by the virtue of their good luck, find the right thing from the first couple impulsive whiffs. Although tough, yet it is a real fun trying to create a unique signature style with a signature perfume and those getting nearer to the fragrance can sense your grand presence even with their eyes shut.

The ultimate formula to find a signature perfume is that you should have an outstanding nose and an innate sense of fashion.

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The Sweet Scent of Perfumes & Fragrances

September 1st, 2010
Perfumes
by Sebastián-Dario

The Sweet Scent of Perfumes & Fragrances

Scent and the sense of smell are extremely important in the animal world. Many creatures recognize each other by scent alone. Scent also plays an important part for humans worldwide. Just think of how you feel when you enter a kitchen and smell the wafting scent of a batch of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies or a steaming hot apple pie cooling on the counter? It’s hard to remain in a bad mood when you smell something so delicious.

Perfumes and fragrances provide the same sense of delight and they have been highly valued in many different cultures. This is why they have been used for thousands of years by individuals worldwide. In fact, incense, which was one of the earliest forms of perfume, was discovered more than 4000 years ago.

Popularity

Although the ingredients of perfumes and fragrances have changed, their popularity certainly has not. Market research indicates that perfume had become a billion dollar industry by 2002. Women and men continue to purchase their favorite scents, often choosing to own several different ones to suit their particular mood or occasion.

Confidence Builder

Perfumes and fragrances enable us to smell our best. We can leave our home with a renewed sense of confidence after applying a few drops of our favorite fragrance. Certain scents are soothing, whereas others are designed to invigorate or revitalize us.

Power Of Attraction

Scent is also one of the easiest ways to attract members of the opposite sex. It’s often very hard, if not impossible, to resist men and women who are wearing a sexy scent. A few sprays of well placed cologne or perfume can do wonders on your next Saturday night out. Never underestimate the incredible power of our sense of smell.

Endless Variety

There are so many different varieties from which to choose that the only problem will be deciding which one you prefer! You will find products containing delicate floral scents, tropical scents or stronger masculine musky scents.

Exotic combinations such as ginger, lemon and lily are available. Well renowned companies such as Acqua di Parma have created unique and elegant fragrances that first appeared as far back as 1916. This Italian company’s perfumes have been used by celebrities ranging from Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant to Kate Moss. Their unique blend of elements such as rosemary, lavender, citrus fruits, basil and sage have earned them a loyal customer base.

Cath Collins gains her inspiration from her native English countryside and the sea. Her fragrances contain enticing blends of freesias, geraniums, jasmine, ginger, lemon, lime and lilies. Regardless of your personal taste, you’re sure to find the scent that is just right for you!

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