Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body and living spaces a "pleasant" smell.It is part of beauty treatment and will enhance makeup, hair and most importantly one’s mood. There are several benefits of using fragrances.
Fragrances not only make you smell good but it also attract opposite sex. It is important that you choose the right fragrance for you.
Fragrance relieves stress by calming your nerves. It can boost your mood and make you feel more sensual. It can be the first thing noticed on you or the last thing remembered.
Fragrance completes your look. It should be use daily as a part of your routine. It is something personal. It reflects your personality. It reacts differently on individual skin. It may smell good to others but it doesn’t mean it will smell the same on you. When purchasing perfume, you have to apply it on your pulse and allow it to dry naturally.
Perfume types reflect the concentration of aromatic compounds in a solvent, which in fine fragrance is typically ethanol or a mix of water and ethanol. Various sources differ considerably in the definitions of perfume types. The concentration by percent/volume of perfume oil is as follows:
Perfume - The strongest, longest-lasting fragrance form. Apply at all the pulse points; wherever you feel the beat of the heart, behind your ears, the nape of your neck, at the base of your throat, at the bosom, the inside bend of your elbows, at the inside of your wrists and behind your knees. The heat of the body at these points will assure a well-balanced fragrance application. It usually comes in a dab on bottle. This form will last on the skin for 8-12 hours. 15-40% (typical 20%) aromatic compounds.
Eau de parfum - One of the most common forms of fragrances to be found in many of the fine fragrance collections. It should be smoothed or sprayed just before dressing. This usually is a spray bottle and it lasts on the skin 6 - 8 hours. 10-20% (typical ~15%) aromatic compounds.
Eau de toilet - Usually less concentrated than Eau de Parfum, it should be applied in exactly the same way as Eau de Parfum. Always in a spray bottle and will last on the skin 4 - 6 hours. 5-15% (typical ~10%) aromatic compounds.
Eau de Cologne - The lightest form of fragrance. Perfect for splashing liberally all over the body. It is the perfect refreshant. It does not last very long on the skin. 3-8% (typical ~5%) aromatic compounds.
Aftershave - Less strong, it is the most popular choice and lasts for 2 to 3 hours. Aftershaves are kinder to the skin than EDT's. Those with very sensitive skin should use aftershave balms.
read about: History of Perfume
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