Here’s an adventure in perfume scent – science secret smell revealed! You’ll discover why. So, let’s begin at the beginning…
The science of perfume is thousands of years old.

The word “perfume” comes from the Latin word per fume “through smoke”. The first form of perfume was incense, and it was first discovered by the Mesopotamians about 4,000 years ago. However, the Egyptians were the first to incorporate perfume into their culture followed by the ancient Chinese, Hindus, Israelites, Carthaginians, Arabs, Greeks, and Romans.

One of the oldest uses of perfumes comes from the burning of incense and aromatic herbs used in religious services. This very often comes from the aromatic gums, frankincense and myrrh, gathered from trees. The ancient people often soaked the fragrant woods and resins in water and oil, and rubbed their bodies with the liquid. They also embalmed the dead with these perfumes.

With the advances in organic chemistry, synthetic perfume products were first produced in the late 19th century. And, many new scents soon came into the market.

Grasse in Provence, France became a centre for flower and herb growing for the perfume industry. In the same area, men who treated leathers found themselves smelling so badly that they perfumed themselves and the leathers. Thus, they became knowledgeable about making botanical essences and they subsequently became the early perfume noses. But it was only in the 20th century that scents and designer perfumes were really mass produced. Way before that, the few trade names that existed were Coty and Yardley who made fairly light scents with familiar smells.

Perfume is made from about 78% to 95% of specially denatured ethyl alcohol and a remainder of essential oils. With the advances in science, human euphoria perfumes and colognes soon came into the market. These are scientifically engineered pheromone concentrate that has proven effects on attracting the opposite sex. Just as animals use scents to attract others, humans possess the same senses which are potent for sexual attraction!

In creating Human Euphoria Pheromones, pure pheromones are added to essential oils that produce a scent designed to immediately attract the opposite sex. Some companies use 99.99% pure reagent-grade product and contain a combination of both Androstenone and Androstenol pheromones designed to create an incredibly powerful sexual attraction.

However, perfume smell is not the only thing that attracts the opposite sex. Studies show that men associate the scents of cinnamon and vanilla with love. Cinnamon was believed to be an aphrodisiac. And thus, to attract your man, try baking cinnamon rolls before a date, or simply wear a cinnamon-vanilla scented perfume.

On the other hand, women are attracted to a black licorice scent. So men, go eat your licorice!

In this little adventure in perfume scent – science secret smell revealed, we have covered a short history of perfume and the science behind it.

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Versace label is not only famous for designer clothes, but it has also accorded its name to renowned perfume companies. These perfumes are favored by celebrities, sports stars and by common individuals too.

There are almost 21 women’s fragrances or perfumes and 11 men’s colognes that bear the Versace label. Global fashion customers consider Versace as a highly eminent brand and trust its every new product.

The red jeans Gianni Versace perfume, launched in the year 1994 has a sharp and flowery fragrance. The scent is very feminine and contains a blend of vanilla, sandalwood, lily, jasmine and musk. It rejuvenates the mind and keeps the spirits refreshing for the entire day. Individuals need to use it during casual outings.

Baby rose jeans Gianni Versace perfume, launched in the year 1995 is also a refreshing perfume brand from Versace. It possesses a blend of violet, vanilla, notes of mandarin and sandalwood. Individuals can use it for their office, because the mild and cool fragrance lingers throughout the day.

Another popular of the Versace fragrances is Crystal Noir. It has a sensual, delicate and exceptional essence. The middle note of this Gianni Versace perfume comprises of a mysterious gardenia notes, and fresh amber base notes. It makes this fragrance dark, luminous, sensual and distinctive.

Popular Versace Perfumes:

Other Versace perfumes include Versus, Versace perfume for men, and Metal Blue Jeans. The descriptions of these Versace fragrances are as follows:

Versus Perfumes: Versus perfumes are very popular among individuals for many years. Crystal mini fragrance for women has sweet flowery fragrance all dabbed with musky accents. It also contains mild scents of pomegranate, magnolia, plant amber, mahogany and frosted accord. This is one of the most sold Versace fragrances.

Versace perfume for men: This is a unique perfume for men, which comprises a blend of bright Mediterranean notes of black pepper as well as neroli. Individuals may use this type of perfume during daytime.

Metal blue Jeans Versace perfume: It contains notes of plum, iris, black jasmine, orange flower, freesia, with a tinge of musk and notes of sandalwood, heliotrope and vetiver.

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Perfume has always been a fascinating product and inspired poets and writers. Well chosen and suitable perfumes make women feel irresistible, romantic or even energetic and are nowadays part of every outfit.

But perfume is not an invention of the last hundred years even though it surely got famous since then. But already the Romans and Egyptians used herbs and fruits to mix pleasant scents for men and women. Flower essences were added centuries later via a distillation process in the orient but the most important development of perfume took place in Europe and especially in France in the medieval age.

In the 14th and 15th century, perfume was mainly used to hide insufficient hygiene and was only affordable by royals and selected upper class families. However, in the 18th century a perfume industry was developed in a little town named Grasse on the French Rivera. Even though the economic zenith is over it is still famous for the design of the most popular fragrances and beautifully embedded in fields cultivating flowers for perfume.

Due to the availability of more raw materials and the logistically good location of Grasse, the use of perfume has become more and more common and affordable since then.

Today, a fragrance can be grouped in four different notes to classify a scent professionally: floral, oriental, woody and fresh notes. Against the common background, these notes are generated not only from flowers and spices but also animal and synthetic sources. Whereas the precise ingredients of each perfume have always been kept secret, most composers of perfumes choose similar ingredients. However, thanks to different proportions the results are always different and not comparable.

The perfume industry is by far one of the major revenue drivers in the cosmetic industry. This is emphasised by famous style icons acting as ambassadors for fragrances e.g. Nicole Kidman (Chanel No.5), Keira Knightly (Coco Chanel), Kate Winslet (Tresor) and Anne Hathaway who promotes the latest Lancome fragrance “Magnifique”. The profits behind perfumes are massive and through licensing the big manufacturers assure rights to use the names of celebrities for their scents. Very often the person stated on the label had no influence on the choice of ingredients and let alone the scent. Mostly the scent is a result of market research and recent trends which are likely to become a huge hit if promoted by the right name.

Despite these economic industry facts perfume is still a product of desire and luxury. It expresses the personality, attitude or even mood of people and contributes to the general well-being. Therefore, a perfume should be carefully selected to make sure that it really suits you and your lifestyle.

Finding the perfume for you can be tricky with a wide range of perfumes on the market. With a difference fragrance for each occasion, make sure you have the right one.

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London shows sexy and colorful styles for spring LONDON – Designers opted for the sexy and colorful for next spring’s womenswear at London Fashion Week, but stuck to a timeless style to appeal to budget-conscious buyers picky about adding to their wardrobe. Read more on ABS-CBNNEWS.com

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New Luggage Inspection Methods Identify Liquid Explosives Liquid explosives are easy to produce. As a result, terrorists can use the chemicals for attacks – on aircraft, for instance. In the future, new detection systems at airport security checkpoints will help track down these dangerous substances. Researchers are currently testing equipment in their special laboratories. To most air travelers, it is an annoying fact of life: the prohibition of … Read more on Medical News Today

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From all our five senses, perhaps that of smell is the most mysterious. A certain scent can unlock forgotten memories and recall past emotions. We can all remember the fragrance of our mother’s kitchen or the perfume of our first love. Scents are very hard to define, yet they are an important part of our life. At the first sight, the sense of smell seems the most insignificant of them. After all, a person could live quite well being unable to smell. But think about it. Could you imagine a world without smells? Would we love flowers as much as we do now if we weren’t able to smell their perfume? Would food be as tasty if it had no smell? Of course, these are purely rhetorical questions, but they can help us realize that the sense of smell is more important then we would have thought.

It has been proved that perfume has the power to influence our moods. Certain smells can make us feel calm and relaxed, while others can increase our excitement. From the oldest times, mankind has tried to master and use the subtle art of scents. The first perfume was, of course, made from natural ingredients such as herbs and spices. The Egyptians, Persians and Romans used perfumes in special ceremonies. Perfume was also a proof of rank in those times, as only the rich and powerful could afford to make their bodies smell better. It was a Persian chemist who discovered the secret of extracting oils from flower by distillation. People were now able to “borrow” the smell of roses, white lily, lilacs and other exquisite fragrances.

In these modern times, the perfume industry has highly developed, so that we are now surrounded by hundreds of perfumes. With such a varied offer, it’s sometimes hard to find the right fragrance for you. When buying a discount perfume, you should choose the one that suits your personality. Every fragrance has its own identity; it talks about emotions or feelings, creating images into our mind. “Obsession”, “Beautiful”, “Angel”, “Escape” are just a few of the names that incite our imagination. Whether you fancy floral, oriental, woody or fresh fragrances, you will surely find a discount perfume that reflects your individuality.

As our moods change, it is possible that a fragrance which was satisfying yesterday may not be what we need today. Instead of buying an expensive perfume, choose a few different kinds of discount perfume that you can shift between, according to your wish. You might feel sensitive and girly one day and choose a sweet fragrance that matches that disposition. However, the next day you may happen to feel sexy and sophisticated and choose a sensual, provocative scent.

The way we smell influences the impression we make to the others at least as much as the way we look. Therefore, don’t hesitate to invest in a quality discount perfume. In the past, people believed in the magic of perfumes and thought they were invented by gods. Today, although we don’t believe in magic anymore, we still admire the work of perfumers. They are the artists of our society, together with the painters, musicians and writers. As anyone who loves perfumes knows, a good perfume is a true work of art.

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Chanel Tells Editors Not To Use Name In Vain In Full Page Ad Thou shalt not use the name of Chanel in vain, or so readers of fashion newspaper WWD learned on Monday. The fashion house took out a back-page ad reading: Read more on The Huffington Post

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