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A lot of people have the misconception that perfume is nothing more than perfume. The fact is there are lots of different fragrance perfume varieties available and the quality standards that go into them can vary greatly. Fragrance perfume styles are not one type fits all kind of purchases.
Perfume itself, or parfum, as it’s known in French is the strongest variety of scent available. This is perfume in its purest form and is typically the kind of fragrance that costs a small fortune. Parfum is known for having up to 40 percent pure fragrance oils in its composition.
With this in mind, scents that are true parfums tend to be not only expensive, but also very strong. Most people who purchase this type of perfume use it very sparingly for a reason. The scents of parfums tend to stick with a person for hours and hours on end, which is why it is favored by many despite its higher price.
Eau de parfum is a step down from the stronger parfum variety. These perfumes will contain up to 18 percent fragrance oils. This variety of perfume remains fairly strong and can still be quite costly to purchase. Some of the biggest designer names come in this style, but it’s possible to find some great fragrances at lower prices that fit this composition. It’s a good idea to use this composition sparingly at first to test its actual strength.
Eau de cologne is for men, it’s a fragrance composition that involves about three to five percent fragrance oils. This is the standard for men’s cologne, but aftershaves might use even less oil in their mix.
Eau de toilette is a very common and often affordable type of perfume. Using up to eight percent fragrance oils, this type of perfume is stronger then cologne, but might require a few applications for all-day scent. This fragrance perfume composition is favored by many because it tends to not overpower, no matter the fragrance, and does dissipate faster than stronger mixes.
As the compositions for fragrance perfume styles varies, so too do the different scents. Perfumes can range from heavy musk fragrances to softer, sportier varieties. While there are only three major classifications of perfume scents, there are literally hundreds of different fragrances within these classes. Hitting on the perfect scent for a person will likely take a little time.
Selecting just the right fragrance perfume can be a very personal undertaking. Where one buyer mind find the stronger musk scents in true parfum to die for another might enjoy the wispier, soft fragrances that can be found in lower oil compositions. Inasmuch, it’s not a bad idea to try on different scents for size before buying them.
If a particular scent is liked, but it seems too strong, consider checking to see if it comes in a lower percentage of oil variety. Some of the major brand names offer scents in parfum and even eau de toilette varieties for this reason.
Fragrance perfume choices can be wonderful for helping set a tone about a person. From strong and bold to frilly and feminine, the choices of fragrance perfume styles are many. If one doesn’t fit, it’s likely many others will.
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Perfume (Latin “per fume” meaning “through smoke”) was highly favored by the Egyptians, Romans, and Arabs. In East Asia, perfumes were incense based. People used to make perfumes from spices and herbs like bergamot, myrtle, coriander, conifer resin, and almond. The use of flowers came only after Avicenna, an Iranian doctor and chemist showed the process of distillation, whereby oils could be extracted from flowers. In 1370, at the behest of Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, the world’s first modern perfume – “Hungary Water” was made by blending scented oils in alcohol solution.
The composition of a perfume is of vital significance and is handled by an expert known as a perfumer, who deals with primary scents like rose, jasmine, cola, etc; modifiers like esters; blenders like linalool and hydroxycitronellol; and fixatives like resins, wood scents, and amber bases. The resulting scent is explained in a musical metaphor of three ‘notes’, namely, top notes (consisting of fast evaporating small size molecules) like citrus and ginger scents; middle notes (consisting of slow evaporating medium size molecules) like lavender and rose scents; and base notes (consisting of slowest evaporating largest size molecules) like fixatives etc. All these notes work together like a musical chord.
Perfume oils contain volatile compounds in high concentrations and thus have to be diluted by solvents, so that injury is not caused when applied directly on skin or clothes. The common solvent is pure ethanol or ethanol mixed with water. Fractionated coconut oil or wax, neutral smelling fats such as jojoba, can also act as solvents and dilute the perfume oil. The perfume oil is further mixed with other aromatic compounds. Generally, the percentage of aromatic compounds in perfume extract is 20% to 40%; in eau de parfum is 10% to 30%; in eau de toilette is 5% to 20%; and in eau de cologne is 2% to 5%.
The oil concentration in a perfume along with other aromatic compounds, determines the intensity, longevity, and price of the perfume and thus it is a closely guarded secret of every perfumer and perfume house. By adjusting the percentage level and the notes of the perfume, variations on the same brand may be created like Chanel’s Pour Monsieur and Pour Monsieur Concentrée.
Classification of perfumes is never complete, due to its ever-evolving nature. The traditional classification comprises of categories like Single Floral, Floral Bouquet, Ambery, Woody, Leather, Chypre, and Fougère; while the modern classification comprises of Bright Floral, Green, Oceanic/Ozone, Citrus/Fruity, and Gourmand. In 1983, Michael Edwards, a perfume consultant, created a new fragrance classification “The Fragrance Wheel”, which classified and sub-grouped five standard families, namely Floral (Floral, Soft Floral, Floral Oriental), Oriental (Soft Oriental, Oriental, Woody Oriental), Woody (Wood, Mossy Woods, Dry Woods), Fougère (has fragrance elements from all the families), and Fresh (Citrus, Green, Water).
Perfumery has used a number of aromatic sources like plants, animals, and synthetic sources in the making of perfumes. Plants are used as a source of aroma compounds and essential oils. The parts of plants that are used are:
1 – Bark (cinnamon, cascarilla);
2 – Flowers (rose, jasmine, osmanthus, tuberose, mimosa, vanilla);
3 – Blossoms (citrus, ylang-ylang, clove);
4 – Fruits (apples, strawberries, cherries, litsea cubeba, juniper berry, vanilla, oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit);
5 – Leaves and Twigs (lavender, patchouli, citrus, violets, sage, rosemary, hay, tomato);
6 – Resins (labdanum, myrrh, gum benzoin, Peru balsam, frankincense/olibanum, pine, fir, amber, copal);
7 – Roots, Bulbs, and Rhizomes (vetiver roots, ginger and iris rhizomes);
8 – Seeds (coriander, cocoa, mace, cardamom, anise, nutmeg, caraway, tonka bean);
9 – Woods (agarwood, birch, rosewood, sandalwood, pine, birch, juniper, cedar).
Animal sources include Ambergris, Castoreum, Musk, Rom terpenes, Honeycomb, and Civet. Other natural sources include Lichens and Protists. Synthetic sources include synthetic odorants synthesized from petroleum distillates, pine resins, etc. Modern perfumes are mostly made from synthetic sources as they allow fragrances not found in nature, like Calone is a synthetic compound that imparts a marine metallic ozonous fragrance. Synthetic aromatics are more consistent than natural aromatics, and are hence, widely used nowadays in modern available perfumes.
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カエラちゃんファンならわかりますが、彼女がperfumeを取り上げたのは、彼女もミュージシャンになれたのは、彼女の才能と助けた人間がいたからで、にたような境遇だったからでしょう。 カエラは本物です。 その彼女がperfumeに注目したのなら彼女らも本物でしょう。 今ではわたしはDAIファンです でもカプセルは嫌いです
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It is well known that perfume was widely used to elevate moods or cure bodily ailments by royalty and commoners alike. Even pharmacists, who knew of the healing properties of the plant oils used in perfumes, applied these fragrant compounds to cure several ailments of their customers.
Besides the oil of plants, color was also used to heal. It is by no chance that a woman favors a particular color amongst various hues and tones. Certain colors reveal certain characteristics of the woman, which is then utilized for healing purposes. A woman and her perfume have an intense love affair rather than a half-hearted dalliance. The perfume was, is, and shall remain as unique as the woman was, is, and shall remain as different.
Nowadays perfumes are made up of synthetic compounds; however, earlier they were all made from plant oils extracted by various ingenious processes. These plant oils are still being used in certain high-end perfumes. Plant oils that are used in perfume are known to have beneficial effects on the general wellness of human beings. They act as antimicrobial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiviral, and antibacterial agents. They also are known as antiseptics and strong disinfectants. Thus, people using plant oil based perfumes also benefit from their other properties that promote bodily health.
Basil oil is known for its mood enhancing property especially in cases of depression. It can also relieve migraines and headaches. Perfume with basil oil is widely used in Eastern countries. A very common oil that is used extensively in perfumery is Bergamot oil. Besides being an excellent insect repellant, it is also extremely helpful in chicken pox and cold sores. Persons under the influence of alcohol or other forms of intoxication are generally given a whiff of a perfume containing black pepper oil. This oil has a sharp smell, and enhances blood circulation. It helps in making these semi-conscious persons come to consciousness, in a pleasant and fragrant way.
Perfume containing black pepper oils is also used in bruises, as it increases circulation thereby promoting fast healing. Clove oil is used as an analgesic, antispasmodic, carminative, antiseptic, antiemetic, and is widely used in dentistry. Eucalyptus oil, sandalwood oil, lavender oil, thyme oil, are used for soothing headaches, inflammations, and minor cuts. Lemon oil is also known to have antistress and antidepression properties. Rose oil, Jasmine oil, Ylang-ylang oil, and sandalwood oil are popularly used as aphrodisiacs. Perfume having these oils is also used for such purposes besides being used purely for olfactory pleasures.
Over time, perfumers have found that colors play an important part on the choices of perfumes. Perfumers and perfume advisors frequently use the color rosette test to determine the inherent nature of the woman and which scent would ideally suit her. A woman is asked to select from seven different color combinations. It has been found that a woman who chooses a combination of red, orange, yellow, and pale green, is generally extroverted, optimistic, positive, and active. Her choice of perfume would be fresh-floral fragrant notes. If a woman chooses subdued, pastel-like hues, she generally would be introverted and pensive, seeking oriental fragrances. If a woman chooses blue-black or mauve, then she is generally inclined towards the mysterious and is extremely introverted, seeking rare scents and fragrances. Likewise, from different color combinations, a woman`s choice of perfumes, whether fruity, floral, Chypre, etc., may be determined.
However, before coming to a conclusion about a woman`s tendencies and tastes, it must be kept in mind that emotions, lifestyle, events, buying habits, and seasons, influence a woman`s decision while buying a perfume. For example, on a hot afternoon, almost all women, irrespective of their color preferences, choose scents with cool mint, or oceanic fragrances. Those same women, on a wintry afternoon would rather go for musk or floral fragrances, and during monsoon, they almost would always prefer fruity flavors for their perfumes.
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According to the theories of well being, self recognition forms the basic necessity of the human desires. People always seek a beautiful, attractive and good personality. And the best way to accomplish it is to select the right perfume.
Bible also epitomizes perfumes as vital accessory in life as “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel”.
Though the concept is not new, but the sweet aroma and soothing effects of ravishing perfumes is an all time demand. And when the aroma is a celebrity scent like britney spears perfume, women sensuality is then enhanced to the top of the world.
In this aura of celebrity fragrances and celebrity endorsements, these mega-stars like Britney are just not seen singing, acting or dancing but also play on court to endorse their very own womens perfume.
Britney Spears fragrance personifies a daring, curious, enthusiastic young woman who wishes to relish every moment of her life by rupturing all traditional boundaries thereby cherishing adventure. It not only overcomes the bad body odor, but the exotic fragrance communicates the lusty desire with elusive temptation.
The fragrance is offered in various forms like britney spear perfume, britney spear midnight fantasy perfume, britney spears curious perfume, britney spear control in perfume.
The first sensual, romantic fragrance, britney spears curious perfume, is a debut fragrance, launched in 2004 in collaboration with Elizabeth Arden firm. Composed of Louisiana magnolia, vanilla, musk, jasmine, tuberose, lotus blossom, anjou pear, the floral feminine youthful fragrance is a tribute to the Britney’s native state. The dazzling fragrance is meant to enthrall all you aspire. Britney was reportedly paid an amount of 12 million dollars to put her name on the bottle, a bottle which went on to earn over 100 million dollars for Elizabeth Arden and company.
After curious perfume, Fantasy by britney spears was the second of her perfume line, introduced in 2005 in assistance with the design house of Giorgio Armani. Amalgamation of blend of red lychee, kiwi, cupcake, jasmine, white chocolate, musk, orris root, the fragrance creates a spell of sweet temptation that leaves a tantalizing trail of embracing sensuality. The fragrance was more than a fantasy carved into realms of reality. In the line after this was seductive, charming and elusive fragrance of Britney spears in-control perfume. The nice and bold fragrance drives you out of control.
Last but not the least, her latest fragrance, Britney spears midnight fantasy, is a mysterious realm of temptation and intrigue, created by perfumer Caroline Sabas. Defined as a blalanced blend of black cherries, framboise, plum, orchid, freesia, iris, musk, amber and vanilla, the powerful fragrance creates an addiction, leaving a craving for more.
So wear the Hollywood celebrity fragrance which represents status, fame and high-society paraphernalia and experience a journey to a new world.
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