Perfume Oil
Perfume oils are the essential ingredients of all fragrances Found in varying concentrations they create the signature aroma we expect from perfume fragrances lotions bath gels and even aromatherapy While most are distilled or expressed from flowers or plants many more are synthetically created in the perfume laboratory
The most important person in the manufacture of perfume is the perfumer also commonly called the nose It is the one person or team of people that use the perfume oils to create a miracle fragrance For many perfumes it is a combination of four to five hundred ingredients to create one single scent
Known in the industry as notes many of these ingredients are actually rather unpleasant smelling It is the art of the combination that creates the perfect fragrance Some of these notes are taken from perfume oils while many others come from a variety of raw materials With a bit of chemistry and a toss of composer the perfumer accomplishes his or her task With such a vast option of ingredients you have to include trial and error along with luck in order to create a classic perfume
The fragrance ingredients and perfume oils are added to a carrier typically denatured ethyl alcohol The carrier modifies the fragrances intensity and makes application easier Depending on the type of fragrance the concentrations of oils verses alcohol are different
Perfume is 22% oil
Eau de Toilette is 8 to 15% oil
Eau de Cologne is 2 to 5% oil
Creating the Oil
The most common and effective method of obtaining the scent in perfume oils is through extraction An expensive technique the plant materials are added to volatile solvents at a low temperature These solvents gradually absorb the natural fragrances from the plants
Many oils are also created by distillation The use of steam extracts the essential oils from plants Varying parts of plants are sunk into water and then brought to a boil The resulting fragrant steam is captured and cooled The oils are collected in drops as the steam condenses These droplets carry a very strong scent and are used in the perfume oils
For citrus fruits the method of collecting the scent is called expression The oils are essentially pressed out of the fruit rind
As there are over 4 000 different notes available to the perfumer for sanity purposes we will only list some of the most common oils found in todays fragrances Keep in mind that many of these oils can be purchased by an average consumer as essential oils at most natural health stores Some may even decide to create their own perfumes at home
1. Amaryllis A lilylike plant with umbrella flowers The oil is commonly combined with rose and neroli in many perfume blends
2. Bay Leaf Oil Distilled from the West Indies tree leaves this oil is common in masculine fragrances The aroma delivers a warm spicy and somewhat bitter note
3. Bergamot A tangy oil that is expressed from the nearly ripe but inedible bergamot orange The citrus scent is important to many fine perfumes and colognes
4. Cedarwood Oil Distilled from the North American cedar it offers a woodsy undertone This oil provides a good base note for many mens colognes
5. Citronella Derived from a Sri Lanka grass this oil offers a pleasantly warm woody and surprisingly sweet odor used to impart an aroma of dewy leaves to many fragrances
6. Clove A common oil and herb it imparts a sweet and spicy note to a fragrance
7. Galbanum A gum resin that contains aromatic oil used to create the green note
8. Gardenia A very rich and heavy odor this oil is a precious ingredient Although too strong to be used alone it can be softened by more delicate notes
9. Geranium The oil is derived from the leaves and steams it is one of the most widespread perfume oils produced
10. Ginger A warm and spicy oil it adds the flair to oriental and modern fragrances
11. Hyacinth The strong scent of this flower is only released just as the flower first appears on the plant The odor of the oil is a powerfully sweet scent
12. Jasmine One of the most significant of all the perfume oils jasmine is extremely potent and imparts a smoothness plus energy to a fragrance
13. Lavender An oil common in perfumes and aromatherapy
14. Lemon Oil Expressed from the rinds of a special variety of lemon tree this oil employs the top note in countless perfume types
15. Patchouli Derived from a leaf this oil offers a musty exotic scent and is common in oriental fragrances
16. Rose One of the finest of the perfume oils it takes approximately 4 000 rose petals to extract one pound of fragrant oil
17. Sage Distilled from the flowering herb sage it is an aromatic member of the mint family The oil tends to reduce some other harsh notes by balancing with a mellow and sweet scent
A purple perfume bottle is useful for a variety of purposes Not only does it look stunning on a vanity it also makes a beautiful gift for an avid perfume collector An exquisite bottle makes a lovely gift Some Background on Perfume Bottles Whether small and delicate or large and ostentatious perfume bottles are often resoundingly breathtaking Possibly no other vanity accessory comes quite as close to accomplishing what the perfume bottle does with its unique designs unconventional methods of crafting and variety of uses Its quite obvious that a perfume bottle is used first and foremost to store fragrances The most widely recognized bottles are those that hold some of the worlds most well known fragrances the doorshaped redtopped Red Door bottle from Elizabeth Arden the alluring starshaped bottle for Angel by Thierry Mugler and the curvy artsy bottles used for JeanPaul Gaultiers fragrances are prime examples Well known or not however fragrance bottles hold an allure all their own Its no surprise then that they have their own special place in a market booming with fragrances aplenty Empty perfume bottles are available in a variety of styles and for different purposes Theyre wonderful for carrying a small decant of your favorite fragrance and popping in a purse or gym bag Typically these bottles are no larger than one ounce and feature a sprayer
Other bottles are more fragile and are definitely not appropriate for popping in a handbag These styles are revered more for their beauty than their functionality Many women use perfume bottles simply as decorative accessories whether on their bedroom vanities or in other parts of the home such as powder rooms and living rooms Available in various colors and made of strikingly different materials perfume bottles exemplify elegance in a way that few other accessories truly can Shiny gleaming matte translucent opaque lightweight heavy no matter what its particular traits may be a perfume bottle is sure to delight even the most casual fragrance fan with its beauty There is something absolutely divine about the color purple It suggests femininity but in a more refined elegant manner than a salacious red or a girlish pink Its associated with royalty which lends the color an automatic edge of reverence Its also more versatile when paired with other colors and can look both casual and dressy depending on its design
An empty purple perfume bottle is an outstanding gift idea for that hardtoplease individual who seems to have everything Its unique but not so unusual that it cant be utilized in some way It also allows you as a giftgiver to seek out a style that reflects the recipients personality and tastes in some way With hundreds upon hundreds of bottles available in this regal pretty color there is undoubtedly something for everyone
1. RoseDecorated Bottle Feminine without going overboard this bottle is decorated with a modest floral motif and studded with discreet rhinestones The top is also purple shaped like a rose and studded with a rhinestone
2. Tutu Bottle A budding ballerina shouldnt be without this precious perfume bottle Dressed in a frothy purple tutu this crystal bottle is definitely an attentiongrabber
3. Miniature Clock Bottle And now for something completely different Purveyors of the highly unusual will flock to this crystal perfume bottle perhaps for a reason slightly apart from its beauty This bottle features a quartz clock that actually works Its the perfect alternative to a basic desk clock
4. If you are a fragrance fiend you can probably picture a bottles design as soon as you hear the name Some of these purple bottles may ring a bell while others may be completely new to you
Elizabeth Taylors Passion
Perhaps the fragrance with the most popular purple bottle of them all Passion is as relevant today as it was the day it was released The deeply intense purple color was inspired by the color of Taylors own violet eyes and the bottle itself is a testament to the actresss own passion for strength in femininity
Vera Wang Princess
One of the newest scents to make a splash in recent years is Vera Wangs Princess Its not just by virtue of its name that this scent is ideal for women who love sweet girlish fragrances The clear violet heartshaped bottle is a reflection of the fragrances feminine notes which include apple dark chocolate pink frosting pink guava and vanilla among others
Givenchy Very Irresistible Sensual Velvet
Its sensual indeed This juicy rose fragrance is held in a lengthy deep purple bottle with a luxurious velvet rose wrapped around it The rose is removable and can easily be worn as a fun delicate accessory Its especially appropriate during fall and winter
Perfume oils are the essential ingredients of all fragrances Found in varying concentrations they create the signature aroma we expect from perfume fragrances lotions bath gels and even aromatherapy While most are distilled or expressed from flowers or plants many more are synthetically created in the perfume laboratory
The most important person in the manufacture of perfume is the perfumer also commonly called the nose It is the one person or team of people that use the perfume oils to create a miracle fragrance For many perfumes it is a combination of four to five hundred ingredients to create one single scent
Known in the industry as notes many of these ingredients are actually rather unpleasant smelling It is the art of the combination that creates the perfect fragrance Some of these notes are taken from perfume oils while many others come from a variety of raw materials With a bit of chemistry and a toss of composer the perfumer accomplishes his or her task With such a vast option of ingredients you have to include trial and error along with luck in order to create a classic perfume
The fragrance ingredients and perfume oils are added to a carrier typically denatured ethyl alcohol The carrier modifies the fragrances intensity and makes application easier Depending on the type of fragrance the concentrations of oils verses alcohol are different
Perfume is 22% oil
Eau de Toilette is 8 to 15% oil
Eau de Cologne is 2 to 5% oil
Creating the Oil
The most common and effective method of obtaining the scent in perfume oils is through extraction An expensive technique the plant materials are added to volatile solvents at a low temperature These solvents gradually absorb the natural fragrances from the plants
Many oils are also created by distillation The use of steam extracts the essential oils from plants Varying parts of plants are sunk into water and then brought to a boil The resulting fragrant steam is captured and cooled The oils are collected in drops as the steam condenses These droplets carry a very strong scent and are used in the perfume oils
For citrus fruits the method of collecting the scent is called expression The oils are essentially pressed out of the fruit rind
As there are over 4 000 different notes available to the perfumer for sanity purposes we will only list some of the most common oils found in todays fragrances Keep in mind that many of these oils can be purchased by an average consumer as essential oils at most natural health stores Some may even decide to create their own perfumes at home
1. Amaryllis A lilylike plant with umbrella flowers The oil is commonly combined with rose and neroli in many perfume blends
2. Bay Leaf Oil Distilled from the West Indies tree leaves this oil is common in masculine fragrances The aroma delivers a warm spicy and somewhat bitter note
3. Bergamot A tangy oil that is expressed from the nearly ripe but inedible bergamot orange The citrus scent is important to many fine perfumes and colognes
4. Cedarwood Oil Distilled from the North American cedar it offers a woodsy undertone This oil provides a good base note for many mens colognes
5. Citronella Derived from a Sri Lanka grass this oil offers a pleasantly warm woody and surprisingly sweet odor used to impart an aroma of dewy leaves to many fragrances
6. Clove A common oil and herb it imparts a sweet and spicy note to a fragrance
7. Galbanum A gum resin that contains aromatic oil used to create the green note
8. Gardenia A very rich and heavy odor this oil is a precious ingredient Although too strong to be used alone it can be softened by more delicate notes
9. Geranium The oil is derived from the leaves and steams it is one of the most widespread perfume oils produced
10. Ginger A warm and spicy oil it adds the flair to oriental and modern fragrances
11. Hyacinth The strong scent of this flower is only released just as the flower first appears on the plant The odor of the oil is a powerfully sweet scent
12. Jasmine One of the most significant of all the perfume oils jasmine is extremely potent and imparts a smoothness plus energy to a fragrance
13. Lavender An oil common in perfumes and aromatherapy
14. Lemon Oil Expressed from the rinds of a special variety of lemon tree this oil employs the top note in countless perfume types
15. Patchouli Derived from a leaf this oil offers a musty exotic scent and is common in oriental fragrances
16. Rose One of the finest of the perfume oils it takes approximately 4 000 rose petals to extract one pound of fragrant oil
17. Sage Distilled from the flowering herb sage it is an aromatic member of the mint family The oil tends to reduce some other harsh notes by balancing with a mellow and sweet scent
A purple perfume bottle is useful for a variety of purposes Not only does it look stunning on a vanity it also makes a beautiful gift for an avid perfume collector An exquisite bottle makes a lovely gift Some Background on Perfume Bottles Whether small and delicate or large and ostentatious perfume bottles are often resoundingly breathtaking Possibly no other vanity accessory comes quite as close to accomplishing what the perfume bottle does with its unique designs unconventional methods of crafting and variety of uses Its quite obvious that a perfume bottle is used first and foremost to store fragrances The most widely recognized bottles are those that hold some of the worlds most well known fragrances the doorshaped redtopped Red Door bottle from Elizabeth Arden the alluring starshaped bottle for Angel by Thierry Mugler and the curvy artsy bottles used for JeanPaul Gaultiers fragrances are prime examples Well known or not however fragrance bottles hold an allure all their own Its no surprise then that they have their own special place in a market booming with fragrances aplenty Empty perfume bottles are available in a variety of styles and for different purposes Theyre wonderful for carrying a small decant of your favorite fragrance and popping in a purse or gym bag Typically these bottles are no larger than one ounce and feature a sprayer
Other bottles are more fragile and are definitely not appropriate for popping in a handbag These styles are revered more for their beauty than their functionality Many women use perfume bottles simply as decorative accessories whether on their bedroom vanities or in other parts of the home such as powder rooms and living rooms Available in various colors and made of strikingly different materials perfume bottles exemplify elegance in a way that few other accessories truly can Shiny gleaming matte translucent opaque lightweight heavy no matter what its particular traits may be a perfume bottle is sure to delight even the most casual fragrance fan with its beauty There is something absolutely divine about the color purple It suggests femininity but in a more refined elegant manner than a salacious red or a girlish pink Its associated with royalty which lends the color an automatic edge of reverence Its also more versatile when paired with other colors and can look both casual and dressy depending on its design
An empty purple perfume bottle is an outstanding gift idea for that hardtoplease individual who seems to have everything Its unique but not so unusual that it cant be utilized in some way It also allows you as a giftgiver to seek out a style that reflects the recipients personality and tastes in some way With hundreds upon hundreds of bottles available in this regal pretty color there is undoubtedly something for everyone
1. RoseDecorated Bottle Feminine without going overboard this bottle is decorated with a modest floral motif and studded with discreet rhinestones The top is also purple shaped like a rose and studded with a rhinestone
2. Tutu Bottle A budding ballerina shouldnt be without this precious perfume bottle Dressed in a frothy purple tutu this crystal bottle is definitely an attentiongrabber
3. Miniature Clock Bottle And now for something completely different Purveyors of the highly unusual will flock to this crystal perfume bottle perhaps for a reason slightly apart from its beauty This bottle features a quartz clock that actually works Its the perfect alternative to a basic desk clock
4. If you are a fragrance fiend you can probably picture a bottles design as soon as you hear the name Some of these purple bottles may ring a bell while others may be completely new to you
Elizabeth Taylors Passion
Perhaps the fragrance with the most popular purple bottle of them all Passion is as relevant today as it was the day it was released The deeply intense purple color was inspired by the color of Taylors own violet eyes and the bottle itself is a testament to the actresss own passion for strength in femininity
Vera Wang Princess
One of the newest scents to make a splash in recent years is Vera Wangs Princess Its not just by virtue of its name that this scent is ideal for women who love sweet girlish fragrances The clear violet heartshaped bottle is a reflection of the fragrances feminine notes which include apple dark chocolate pink frosting pink guava and vanilla among others
Givenchy Very Irresistible Sensual Velvet
Its sensual indeed This juicy rose fragrance is held in a lengthy deep purple bottle with a luxurious velvet rose wrapped around it The rose is removable and can easily be worn as a fun delicate accessory Its especially appropriate during fall and winter
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