Perfume Fragrances,Scent
Perfume fragrances are the mingled aromas delivered to your nose from a tiny little bottle The power behind this odor runs deep with history and emotion. Throughout history and modern times perfume fragrances have been used as a treatment as well as for pleasure Fragrances affect your moods and disposition Different perfume fragrances smell unique to every nose Hidden emotions and deep rooted memories along with the variances of scent receptors and sensitivity greatly influence our experience with odors Therefore defining and understand perfume fragrances is a convoluted task
The fragrance of a perfume is the scents it radiates It is the aroma you smell Perfume is not a stagnant fragrance it changes with body chemistry and time Volatile chemical reactions occur both at the creation of the liquid and as soon as it leaves the bottle
The essences of the fragrance composition commonly called the notes are the building blocks of the perfume Notes are developed from a variety of essential oils natural and synthetic compounds resins and solvents These different chemicals combine to create a system of three separate stages These are defined based on the relative volatility or the speed which they diffuse into the air Separated into the top middle and base notes this volatility affects the length of time each remains fragrant The initial whiff of a perfume is the top or head note This fragrance is your first impression of a perfume As it quickly fades it is more for the wearer than others The top note sets the mood and is the starting point of a perfume fragrance Usually it contains familiar scents to catch your attention Middle notes are known as the heart of the perfume fragrance The mainstay of any perfume they give body and fullness to the blend Usually warm flower scents the middle notes work to bring out the best in the other aromas They are the message your perfume fragrance sends out to those around you The deepest and longest lasting are the base notes The aromas evolve over hours and even days The most intense scents they are thicker materials often derived from trees resins and pungent plants The base notes settle deeply into your skin therefore it interacts the most with your own body chemistry By intermingling with your essence the base notes are what make a perfume fragrance unique to you Perfume gifts can be tricky to give In most cases its probably safest and best to leave perfume purchases to the wearer Scents are personal and what one person may find delightful another may find cloying If youre dying to give your loved one or friend a bottle of perfume though there are some techniques to finding a good one
If you know some of the favorite perfumes of the recipient or know their personality very well you can glean enough information to discover new scents theyll love Here are a few guidelines for selecting perfume gifts Go to Parfums Raffy to see the different categories perfumes can be broken into If your friend girlfriend spouse or acquaintance generally wears a certain type this outline could make it simple to choose a new scentCitrus This woman is energetic and full of life She can wear this fragrance anywhere especially during the warm months Notes in these types of fragrances include lemongrass orange bergamot citrus Green This is a modern type of fragrance suitable for the office This one like the citrus type is good for daytime and warm weather Floral Feminine and romantic this type of fragrance is good for girly girls and date nights Chypre These scents are slightly eccentric classic and not very sweet Theyre woody mossy slightly floral but again not very sweet and may include hints of leather and fruit scents Oriental The woman who loves oriental scents is a woman of mystery and drama Shes sexy and sensual These scents are best for eveningwear Oceanic These scents are crisp and enlightening Women who are young sporty and full of energy and joy tend to like this type Since the scents understated and soapy its best for daytime Once you decide which type of scent the recipients fondest of you can do a search for similar scents within the same category
If you know the receivers favorite perfumes you can easily look for common notes and the category they fall into Learn if they like patchouli honeysuckle jasmine leather etc From there you can look for perfumes with similar notes Find the perfume the recipient loves but youre not sure about the notes involved It can be pretty hard to decipher complicated scents BaseNotes net breaks them down for you Youll see top middle and base notes and a blurb about the perfume itself In some cases youll see customer reviews Suspect a perfume may be the one but need more information Look it up on Makeup Alley and you may find that the reviews hold just the clues you need Users may have compared it to other similar scents or they may have similar tastes to those of the recipient and give the perfume in question the thumbsup or thumbsdown.
Is the person youre buying perfume for your girlfriend spouse or lover This is the best scenario for purchasing a perfume gift If youre not sure what they like you can choose something you would love to smell on them Make sure they can easily return it if theyre not too fond of it and dont get your feelings hurt if they do You may just have different tastes in scents Perfume gifts are incredibly easy to find As long as you have an idea in mind of what you want to buy you can go just about anywhere even the local drugstore in a pinch to get what youre looking for Here are some places to check
Sephora
Ulta
Target
Nordstrom
Belk
Neiman Marcus
FragranceNet com
PerfumeGifts com
PerfumeGiftShoppe com
On some online sites you can even find discontinued perfumes so if you know shes been missing an old favorite finding it would make an excellent perfume gift shes sure to love
Gift Sets
Some of the best deals on perfume gifts are around the holidays You can get matching perfume lotion and body wash in a nice display box Conveniently you can also find sets like this at department stores like Belk JC Penney and Nordstrom If you want to branch out check out Sephora com If you know what youre looking for you can even order online if theres not one close to you
FragranceNet com has gift sets for under $50 00
Aromatherapy scents make a great alternative to perfume
If you want to give the gift of scent but still arent sure what your target would like to spray on her skin consider other outlets What about a candle or oil burner Your selection should be easier to make since you dont have to take into account the body chemistry of the wearer
You can also choose scents related to the time of year Choose something citrusy and light for summer something foody and delicious for fall holidays etc Its not exactly the same as perfume of course but it will buy you time until the next giftgiving occasion to determine the receivers scent preferences
Another idea is an aromatherapy set The wearer can smooth on a lavender vanilla or sandalwood to relax and relieve anxiety after a long stressful day Body chemistry wont come into play as much and since its more of a practical way to use scent than to make a personal statement its easier to choose a mix
Perfume fragrances are the mingled aromas delivered to your nose from a tiny little bottle The power behind this odor runs deep with history and emotion. Throughout history and modern times perfume fragrances have been used as a treatment as well as for pleasure Fragrances affect your moods and disposition Different perfume fragrances smell unique to every nose Hidden emotions and deep rooted memories along with the variances of scent receptors and sensitivity greatly influence our experience with odors Therefore defining and understand perfume fragrances is a convoluted task
The fragrance of a perfume is the scents it radiates It is the aroma you smell Perfume is not a stagnant fragrance it changes with body chemistry and time Volatile chemical reactions occur both at the creation of the liquid and as soon as it leaves the bottle
The essences of the fragrance composition commonly called the notes are the building blocks of the perfume Notes are developed from a variety of essential oils natural and synthetic compounds resins and solvents These different chemicals combine to create a system of three separate stages These are defined based on the relative volatility or the speed which they diffuse into the air Separated into the top middle and base notes this volatility affects the length of time each remains fragrant The initial whiff of a perfume is the top or head note This fragrance is your first impression of a perfume As it quickly fades it is more for the wearer than others The top note sets the mood and is the starting point of a perfume fragrance Usually it contains familiar scents to catch your attention Middle notes are known as the heart of the perfume fragrance The mainstay of any perfume they give body and fullness to the blend Usually warm flower scents the middle notes work to bring out the best in the other aromas They are the message your perfume fragrance sends out to those around you The deepest and longest lasting are the base notes The aromas evolve over hours and even days The most intense scents they are thicker materials often derived from trees resins and pungent plants The base notes settle deeply into your skin therefore it interacts the most with your own body chemistry By intermingling with your essence the base notes are what make a perfume fragrance unique to you Perfume gifts can be tricky to give In most cases its probably safest and best to leave perfume purchases to the wearer Scents are personal and what one person may find delightful another may find cloying If youre dying to give your loved one or friend a bottle of perfume though there are some techniques to finding a good one
If you know some of the favorite perfumes of the recipient or know their personality very well you can glean enough information to discover new scents theyll love Here are a few guidelines for selecting perfume gifts Go to Parfums Raffy to see the different categories perfumes can be broken into If your friend girlfriend spouse or acquaintance generally wears a certain type this outline could make it simple to choose a new scentCitrus This woman is energetic and full of life She can wear this fragrance anywhere especially during the warm months Notes in these types of fragrances include lemongrass orange bergamot citrus Green This is a modern type of fragrance suitable for the office This one like the citrus type is good for daytime and warm weather Floral Feminine and romantic this type of fragrance is good for girly girls and date nights Chypre These scents are slightly eccentric classic and not very sweet Theyre woody mossy slightly floral but again not very sweet and may include hints of leather and fruit scents Oriental The woman who loves oriental scents is a woman of mystery and drama Shes sexy and sensual These scents are best for eveningwear Oceanic These scents are crisp and enlightening Women who are young sporty and full of energy and joy tend to like this type Since the scents understated and soapy its best for daytime Once you decide which type of scent the recipients fondest of you can do a search for similar scents within the same category
If you know the receivers favorite perfumes you can easily look for common notes and the category they fall into Learn if they like patchouli honeysuckle jasmine leather etc From there you can look for perfumes with similar notes Find the perfume the recipient loves but youre not sure about the notes involved It can be pretty hard to decipher complicated scents BaseNotes net breaks them down for you Youll see top middle and base notes and a blurb about the perfume itself In some cases youll see customer reviews Suspect a perfume may be the one but need more information Look it up on Makeup Alley and you may find that the reviews hold just the clues you need Users may have compared it to other similar scents or they may have similar tastes to those of the recipient and give the perfume in question the thumbsup or thumbsdown.
Is the person youre buying perfume for your girlfriend spouse or lover This is the best scenario for purchasing a perfume gift If youre not sure what they like you can choose something you would love to smell on them Make sure they can easily return it if theyre not too fond of it and dont get your feelings hurt if they do You may just have different tastes in scents Perfume gifts are incredibly easy to find As long as you have an idea in mind of what you want to buy you can go just about anywhere even the local drugstore in a pinch to get what youre looking for Here are some places to check
Sephora
Ulta
Target
Nordstrom
Belk
Neiman Marcus
FragranceNet com
PerfumeGifts com
PerfumeGiftShoppe com
On some online sites you can even find discontinued perfumes so if you know shes been missing an old favorite finding it would make an excellent perfume gift shes sure to love
Gift Sets
Some of the best deals on perfume gifts are around the holidays You can get matching perfume lotion and body wash in a nice display box Conveniently you can also find sets like this at department stores like Belk JC Penney and Nordstrom If you want to branch out check out Sephora com If you know what youre looking for you can even order online if theres not one close to you
FragranceNet com has gift sets for under $50 00
Aromatherapy scents make a great alternative to perfume
If you want to give the gift of scent but still arent sure what your target would like to spray on her skin consider other outlets What about a candle or oil burner Your selection should be easier to make since you dont have to take into account the body chemistry of the wearer
You can also choose scents related to the time of year Choose something citrusy and light for summer something foody and delicious for fall holidays etc Its not exactly the same as perfume of course but it will buy you time until the next giftgiving occasion to determine the receivers scent preferences
Another idea is an aromatherapy set The wearer can smooth on a lavender vanilla or sandalwood to relax and relieve anxiety after a long stressful day Body chemistry wont come into play as much and since its more of a practical way to use scent than to make a personal statement its easier to choose a mix
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