Deep Fragrances

Fragrance is an often overlooked accessory. Just as completing your look with the perfect handbag, jewelry and other accessory items can make you look and feel better, so can the application of your favorite body fragrance.

The emotional benefits of body fragrance are many. First and foremost, you get the boost to your confidence in knowing that you smell great. Your favorite fragrance can also be a calming, comforting influence as you go through your busy day. Our sense of smell is one of the strongest of all senses and can actually trigger memories more powerfully than any other sense. Most of us have a favorite perfume or cologne and when we spray it on, we are immediately reminded of pleasant times associated with that fragrance.

Yet another benefit of body fragrance is that of making a positive impression on others. Of course, there are those who find strong perfumes and colognes offensive, so we have to be careful not to overdo it. Most high-end fragrances require only a small application for maximum effectiveness. There is nothing worse than drenching oneself in any fragrance. There are a couple ways you can make sure you don’t go overboard. First, consider using a powder or lotion version of your favorite fragrance for daytime wear when you might be closely confined with others. You still get the benefit of the fragrance, but usually in a much lighter concentration than with a spray cologne or perfume.

Another way to avoid overuse of colognes and perfumes is to use the technique of spraying the mist into the air directly in front of you and walking through it rather than spraying it directly onto your body or clothing. If you’re using a good perfume or cologne, this is all it should take to give yourself a lasting and appropriate amount of scent. If you’re not using a good perfume or cologne, throw it away and invest in something of quality. Cheap perfume or cologne is simply bad in any concentration and sends its own message.

The fragrances you choose to wear can say a lot about your personality, helping you to make a statement about yourself and therefore adding another emotional benefit of establishing your uniqueness. While you should, of course, choose what you truly love, there are a few things to consider about appropriateness of scent. Everyone’s body chemistry is slightly different, so you should always try the fragrance out before you invest in it. Go to your favorite department store and spray on a little. Walk around for a couple hours and see how the fragrance changes and evolves on you. It may smell great when you first apply it, and it may even smell fantastic on your best friend, but as it reacts with your particular body chemistry and the undertones and base notes of the fragrance emerge, it may turn out to be completely wrong for you.

Another note on appropriateness of fragrances is when and where to wear them. You would probably, and definitely should, choose to wear a completely different type of fragrance to work than you would on a special date or a night out on the town. Most better fragrances offer a “suggested use,” such as daytime wear, evening wear or romantic wear. Use these as guidelines if you have trouble distinguishing which scents are appropriate for different situations. Your co-workers at the office probably won’t appreciate your “Red Hot Passion” nearly as much as your significant other might.

Feel great about yourself, relish a cherished memory and let everyone know just who you are by your choice of body fragrances. What could be better?

The Perfumer

The task of composing perfumes that will sell is to enhance an expert on perfume composition or known in the fragrance industry as the perfumer. They are also sometimes referred to as “The Nose” due to their fine sense of smell and skill in smell composition. The perfumer is effectively an artist who is trained in depth on the concepts of fragrance aesthetics and who is capable of conveying abstract concepts and moods with their fragrance compositions.

A perfumer must have knowledge of a large variety of fragrance ingredients and smell. They must be able to distinguish each of the fragrance ingredients whether alone or in combination with other fragrances. As well, they must know how each ingredient reveals itself through time when mixed with other ingredients.

The composition of a perfume begins when the perfumer’s employer’s are given a brief which will contain the specifications for the desired perfume that the organisation is trying to achieve. The employees are given several tasks to complete. They are expected to describe what the perfume smells like, their feelings after smelling the perfume, when the perfume should be worn, also the price of the perfume oil concentrate. This will determine what aromatics and fragrance ingredients can/will be used in the perfume composition.

This process is an in depth and tedious task but it is essential. The perfumer will then start a process of blending various perfume mixtures and try to achieve the outcome the brief. This process can take several months or years. Once all the information is gathered the perfume composition may be used as a fragrance enhancement in shampoos, make-up, detergents, etc or it may be marketed and sold directly to the public as a fine fragrance.

Technique

Perfume oils usually contain tens to hundreds of ingredients. These ingredients can be roughly grouped into four groups: primary scents, modifiers, blenders and fixatives (refer notes below).

Instead of building a perfume from “ground up”, many modern perfumes and colognes are made using fragrance bases, which are essential oils and aromatic chemicals. The effort used in developing bases by fragrance companies or individual perfumers may equal that of a marketed perfume, since they are useful in that they are reusable.

The perfume’s fragrance oils are then blended with ethyl alcohol and water, aged in tanks for a minimum of 14 days and filtered through processing equipment to remove any sediment and particles before the solution can be filled into the perfume bottles.

Notes:

• Primary scents: Can consist of one or a few main ingredients for a certain concept, such a “rose”. Alternatively, multiple ingredients can be used together to create an “abstract” primary scent that does not bear a resemblance to a natural ingredient. For instance, jasmine and rose scents are commonly blends for abstract floral fragrances. Cola flavourant is a good example of an abstract primary scent.
• Modifiers: These ingredients alter the primary scent to give the perfume a certain desired character: for instance, fruit esters may be included in a floral primary to create a fruity floral; calone and citrus scents can be added to create a “fresher” floral. The cherry scent in cherry cola can be considered a modifier.
• Blenders: A large group of ingredients that smooth out the transitions of a perfume between different “layers” or bases. Common blending ingredients include linalool and hydroxycitronellol.
• Fixatives: Used to support the primary scent by bolstering it. Many resins and wood scents, and amber bases are used for fixative purposes.

Yves Saint Laurent began working for the designer Christian Dior when he was only 17 years old. After Christian Dior passed away in 1957, 21 year old Yves Saint Laurent was put in charge of the label. Saint Laurent started his own label, YSL, when he was unexpectedly terminated from Dior. However, the Saint-Laurent fashion house was sold to Sanofi for nearly $600 Million in 1993, which was ultimately purchased by Gucci in 1999 from Sanofi. Yves Saint Laurent retired in 1998 and now lives in Morocco. I will take some time to talk about few of the best selling fragrances by YSL, such as Rive Gauche pour Homme, Kouros, Opium, Paris, and Yvresse/Champagne.

After three decades since the introduction of the feminine Rive Gauche fragrance, Tom Ford launched its masculine partner, Rive Gauche pour Homme. Rive Gauche Home is a very cognizant preference if you want to restructure the sentiment of many 70s colognes. Patchouli is a dominant constituent in this fragrance, which is augmented in the “intense” version of the fragrance. Rive Gauche is extremely powerful and a couple of sprays may last an entire day. Rive Gauche pour homme cooperates well with tepid skin, which formulates the fragrance to ricochet delightfully with its freshness, which makes it a great choice for night clubs that no other fragrance can challenge. Rive Gauche cologne for men contains the following notes: TOP NOTES: Bergamot, Star Anise, Rosemary, MIDDLE NOTES: Lavender, Geranium Leaves, Cloves, BASE NOTES: Vetiver, Gaiac Wood, Patchouli.

Kouros for Men was introduced in 1981 and is classified as a luxurious, spicy, lavender, amber fragrance. This is one of YSL’s best selling men’s fragrance and has been on the bestseller lists several times. Kouros fragrance is noticeably woody, and the bottle is shaped after Greek Architecture. You may fall in love with Kouros when you see the bottle. With its dense pasty glass like marble, the shape is so beautiful in it’s straightforwardness. The fragrance is so redolent that a one ounce bottle may last a whole year. You only require a speck or two on your neck and you are good for the whole day. You may apply too much if you use the spray, which can cause the smell to be too strong to handle. However, Kouros, when used appropriately, is magnificent. Kouros is a very sexual fragrance and should be used scarcely. Kouros cologne for men is perfect for romantic wear and contains the following notes: TOP NOTES: Clove, MIDDLE NOTES: Oak moss, BASE NOTES: Incense.

Opium perfume for women was launched in 1977 by YSL, which makes it one of the most successful and classic fragrances. Once worn, you may fall in love with this masterpiece fragrance. The spices are so well intermingled together that no one note dominates. There may not be another scent out there that has so many spices that mingle so brilliantly in concert, producing a charming excitement. Unlike other feminine fragrances, Opium for women is not floral at all, which makes it so unique and distinctive. This fragrance is highly recommended if you are into oriental fragrances. At first it may not seem like there is much to it, and then it builds up into the most delightful sandalwood. Ultimately, it develops into an extremely pleasant scent. Opium will last a very long time, and be warned that besides being magnificent it may turn out to be exceedingly addictive.

The design house of Yves Saint Laurent introduced Paris perfume for women in 1983. Paris fragrance is very invigorating and is very innocent in nature. Initially Paris scents may come across as intensely sweet upon first spray, but then levels off to a soothing and calming fragrance. Paris has been one of the beloved fragrances for years. It’s graceful, fashionable, dazzling, active, and just beautiful. Once worn this fragrance may become permanent part of your attire. Paris is also classified as a stylish floral scent with indications of citrus and musk. The name is quite proper since it in fact smells like an idealistic night in Paris. The scent brings to mind the illustration of an graceful dress and a ceremonial dinner. Although introduced in 1983, it still is appropriate for any age group. It’s something that can be worn by older and younger generation. The fragrance itself is very formal in nature and goes excellently together with a dress on a romantic dinner.

The fragrance that is popular by two names says a lot about it. Yves Saint Laurent initially launched it with the name Champagne in 1993 for women. The name was later changed to Yvresse after some trademark ruling by the court in favor of Champagne makers. Although the name changed toYvresse, but it holds on to it’s invigorating, sparkling qualities.

Givenchy, which is pronounced gee-von-shee, is a line of perfumes, cosmetics, clothing and accessories. Hubert de Givenchy formed the Givenchy organization in 1952, and ran the empire for over 4 decades before retiring in 1995. Givenchy has numerous lines of fragrances out, which are very popular throughout the world. Some of the best selling fragrances by Givenchy are Givenchy Gentleman, Eau de Givenchy, Givenchy Pour Homme, Organza, Hot Couture, Amarige and many more.

Givenchy Gentleman was introduced in 1974, and is one of the older fragrances by Givenchy suitable for men. Gentleman is very definitely a fragrance, which will take some time before you can get your head wrapped around it. It is recommended for daytime wear, great for the office, but it would also be acceptable as an evening fragrance. Givenchy Gentleman cologne contains the following notes: TOP NOTES: Tarragon, Cinnamon, MIDDLE NOTES: Patchouli, Vetiver, BASE NOTES: Civet, Russian Leather.

Eau de Givenchy for Women was introduced in 1980 and is considered a soft, floral scent. All the fragrance notes are pretty evident but they don’t over power your senses. The dry down is well blended, but there are distinct notes of lily and jasmine, with the jasmine continuing to get stronger with wear. The woody, musky base notes are light and soft. Eau de Givenchy perfume is perfect for daytime wear and contains the following notes: TOP NOTES: Bergamot, Spearmint, Fruity Notes, MIDDLE NOTES: Muguet, Jasmine, Rose, Cyclamen, BASE NOTES: Moss, Sandalwood, Cedar wood, Musk.

Givenchy Pour Homme cologne is a fairly new creation by Givenchy and was introduced in 2002. Givenchy Pour Homme is light and cool, as well as sensual, long lasting, warm, and addictive. The scent is woody and fresh with green herbs, balms and spices. The citrus top notes are still noticeable but it dries down to a spicy base that has reasonable lasting power. Givenchy Pour Homme cologne contains the following notes: TOP NOTES: Cool Grapefruit, Mandarin, Violet, MIDDLE NOTES: Lush Fruits, Exotic Spices, Floral Notes, BASE NOTES: Warm Woods, Vetiver.

Organza perfume for women was introduced by the design house of Givenchy in 1996. Organza is classified as a sharp, oriental, woody and flowery fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of honeysuckle, amber, nutmeg, vanilla, and gardenia and is recommended for daytime wear. It’s warm, graceful, and very well blended. The bottle of this fragrance is just as elegant, as the perfume itself. This fragrance is rich and very different, a blend of flowery aromas with honeysuckle and gardenia gently sweetening its sultry base of nutmeg vanilla and amber. Organza perfume contains the following Notes: Honeysuckle, Amber, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Gardenia, and Iris.

Hot Couture perfume for women was launched in 2000. This well made fragrance by Givenchy is a floral, oriental fragrance that is wonderful for evening wear. The raspberry note makes its way through the veil of amber vetiver and magnolia with a subtle touch of pepper. It has raspberry and amber notes, mixed with pepper, although raspberry dominates at first, the pepper and vanilla mix in to make it a perfect fragrance. Like a rare couture gown, this fragrance is an original, artful creation. Hot Couture perfume contains the following Notes: Raspberry, Amber, Vetiver, Magnolia, Pepper, and Vanilla.

Having used a number of different fragrances over the years, I notice that I always ask myself two questions when choosing a new scent. The first question is how do we know what perfume or cologne will be the best fit with our skin chemistry? The second question is what scent will be most suitable for the occasion for which we intend to wear it? There are thousands of different fragrances on today’s market, which makes choosing the right scent even more difficult. Fragrance wearers often choose new scents based on the perfume or cologne that others are wearing. They may notice a fragrance they like on a friend, family member or co-worker and ask them what they are wearing, commenting on the fact that it smells great.

Upon receiving the answer, they visit a fragrance store to try this particular brand and see how well it suits them. Unfortunately, a fragrance that works well on one person is not always well suited to everyone. There are better ways to find a perfect fragrance that you can wear with confidence and discover a great match that will become your personal signature scent for years to come. The intention of this article is to give the future fragrance buyers some guidance that will assist them in making their fragrance selection easier and help them avoid buying perfumes and colognes that are not the right fit for them.

The first step involved in shopping for perfume or cologne is to examine the scent category. Floral fragrances consist of large variety of flowers such as roses, jasmine, lily of the valley and many others. They are sometimes mixed with hints of other subtle scents such as vanilla to create a well balanced lighter fragrance that is perfect for a romantic evening or starry night. Floral fragrances are the largest group to choose from. The citrus fragrances contain a blend of fruits such as lime, tangerine, lemon and mandarin, creating very refreshing aromas. These fragrances are mostly worn during the evening, or in the office. Oriental fragrances derive from mixture of spices, resins, amber, balsams and other exotic aromas. These fragrances are widely used for winter evenings.

The concentration of the scent is next factor to consider when buying a new fragrance. Pure perfume is the most concentrated fragrance and is also the most expensive. It stays on your body for the longest period of time. Cologne has the least concentration of scents. As a lighter fragrance, it is recommended for wear by men and women in the office. Wearing lighter perfume or cologne requires more frequent application since they evaporate much faster, especially in the summer months. The third classification of fragrance is perhaps the most important factor to consider. It is very important to choose right fragrance to match the specific occasion for which it will be worn.

For example, a very strong, pure perfume would be inappropriate to wear at the office. In an office setting, perfumes that are too strong could lead to headaches. For an occasion such as a romantic date, the fragrance wearer should consider wearing one of the floral fragrances, perhaps one with some pheromone scents to attract the opposite sex with seductive appeal. There is a wide variety of romantic fragrances to choose from. The largest groups of the fragrances are casual or daytime wear fragrances, which are universal scents that can be used for many occasions. Evening wear perfumes or colognes are mostly oriental fragrances with blend of spices, resins, amber and other exotic aroma oils, worn to enhance a warm and exotic feeling in the evening.

Here it should be noted that there are some places you shouldn’t wear any fragrances. For instance, fragrances should not be worn in the hospital or when visiting a very ill person. Similarly, in places with crowded conditions such as churches, movie theaters, airplanes and etc., it is not recommended that one wears strong fragrances or in some cases it is best if no fragrance is worn in these locations. When you do choose to wear fragrances in these locations, consider wearing a fragrance that is light.

Most online fragrance stores list their products by two categories: by designer name or by the first letter of the fragrance name.

For women, perfumes and colognes are a way of life. A good fragrance is like invisible makeup; it may not change the way that a woman looks, but it can certainly change the way that they smell and that can make a drastic impact on the way that she feels about herself and the way that she looks.

Where to Buy Women’s Fragrances

Women’s fragrances can be purchased just about anywhere. Depending on the type of fragrance that she was looking for, a woman has a variety of places to actually do any shopping for perfume. Low end boutiques, high end department stores, the internet, auction sites, outlets-the possibilities are endless.
There are just so many places that a person could choose to look for their various fragrance needs. Depending on what you are willing to pay, it isn’t difficult to find the right price points if you use any or all of those shopping avenues that are available to you, including the World Wide Web.

It sometimes becomes necessary to have to pursue some discontinued women’s fragrances for one reason or another. Many discontinued women’s fragrances bring back long lost memories of one’s mother or childhood, and although these fragrances are not necessarily commonly sold they are commonly loved by a lot of people. This is the only reason why the memory of older perfumes has survived and some people are still out there looking for some of the classics.

You can buy many women’s fragrances that have not been discontinued on the web or in department stores. Depending on whether you are looking for high-end department store fragrances or just regular run of the mill perfumes, the internet is a great resource. The internet is great for one stop shopping whereas actually shopping may take one or two or ten department store visits to find the right women’s fragrance in the right sized bottle, or in the right version.

Finding the Right Fragrance for You in Store

s If you are shopping in stores, it can be rather difficult to find the right women’s fragrance for you. It is a fact that the nose can only hold onto three distinct smells-especially perfume-before it starts reporting the wrong information to your nose, so if you go around sniffing ten or twenty types of perfume, your body will be completely unable to handle that. Spray your desired women’s perfume fragrances on cards rather than on your body. If there is one you like, you could wear it around if you wanted to but consider the fact that it may make an impression on your nose that disrupts the smells of other perfumes that you are shopping around about. The fragrance could get in the way and give you a different scent than it actually smells, meaning that the fragrance you thought you were buying may very well be completely different from what you actually end up with.
Some popular women’s fragrance designers are Elizabeth Taylor, Estee Lauder, Lancôme, and others.

Women’s Fragrance Designers are a Dime a Dozen

These days, there are perfumes out there from Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, Jennifer Lopez and even Mariah Carey these days.A lot of celebrities are coming out with perfume lines because women’s fragrances are a hot commodity so women have more choices to choose from now than they ever did before. For this reason, a lot of not-so-good designer perfume may be slipping through the cracks and it is up to the shopper to make sure that they know what they are looking for when it comes to their favorite fragrance.

If you are on a budget when shopping for women’s fragrance, it sometimes helps to shop wholesale or discount shops for the right fragrance. There are a variety of these on the web; FragranceX.com is a very popular example of this. This website contains a lot of different perfume types including men’s cologne; obviously when shopping online for perfume it is important to know what you are looking for because you won’t be able to smell it. Those who like online women’s fragrance shopping may benefit from picking up some perfume samples from the store and making their final decision while shopping for fragrances on the web.

Buying women’s fragrances can be a fun and rewarding experience! Those who love perfume should love shopping for women’s fragrances, as there are so many different kinds of Oriental, Woody, and fruity fragrances to choose from. Choose a women’s perfume type that goes well with your body chemistry, and you will smell like a dream.

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