Perfume

Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and/or aroma compounds,fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body, animals, objects, and living spaces a pleasant scent.[1] The odoriferous compounds that make up a perfume can be manufactured synthetically or extracted from plant or animal sources. Types of Perfume

'Perfume Extract' (Extrait) The most concentrated of these is called 'Perfume Extract' (Extrait) where the aromatic compounds can be between 15% and 40%. That said you will rarely find this as it can irritate the skin it is so strong. Eau de Parfum (EdP) Eau de Parfum (EdP) is the next most concentrated and is also sometime known as Parfum de Toilette (PdT). The aromatic compounds for this fragrence are typically 15% but can range from 10% to 20%. It is sometimes listed as "eau de perfume" or "millsime". Eau de Toilette (EdT) Eau de Toilette (EdT) is the next strongest with a typical concentration of about 10%, but again this can range from between 5% to 15% of the aromatic compounds that give it its distinctive smell. Eau de Cologne (EdC) With a typical concentration of 5% (but again varying, this time between 3 and 8%) is Eau de Cologne (EdC). In this category you will find Chypre citrus type perfumes Splash and after shaves Splash and after shaves contain about 1% to 3% of the aromatic compounds.

Perfume Categories Floral - Flowers are the dominant theme and florals tend to be light and feminine. Wear a floral scent when you're feeling feminine and girly. Fruity - Imbued with the aroma of fresh fruits. Wear a fruity aroma for a fresh, "just picked from the vine" day. Greens - Fresh, energetic and light fragrances, with a natural smell. Wear green scents on great-to-be-alive days. Oceanic - Smells reminiscent of the sea, fresh, natural and light. Oceanic fragrances work well on the weekends when you're out and about. Woody - Deep, lusty perfume with the aroma of bark, leaves and all things woody. Wear woody scents when you're feeling sensual and exotic. Great hot-date perfume! Oriental - Intense, sexy and rich with the opulent smells of spices, musk, vanilla and heavy flowers. Wear Orientals when you want to be remembered long afterwards. Citrus - Infused with the tangy essence of citrus fruits, these perfumes are lively and energetic. Wear a citrus perfume to meet your girlfriends for brunch, brighten a baby shower, or ride your bicycle to the organic market.

Perfume Personalities People wear fragrances for a number of reasons such as to be attractive, seductive to improve their mood to feel refreshed and even as a self-confidence improver. The most important goal should be to pick a personal fragrance that meets your individual needs. Your scent of choice should always be a compliment to your personality, never something overbearing. How To Understand Perfume Personalities everyone has his or her own unique fragrance personality. This fragrance personality describes why some people enjoy perfumes that are fruity while others prefer florals, musks or oriental aromas. Some fragrance marketers believe that the type of music a person listens to, the colors they favor and even the activities they take part in all influence the fragrances they choose to wear.

Feminine Perfume Personality Individuals who enjoy classical music, who vacation in rural settings and who favor the color pink, are often found to love the feminine aroma of floral scents. Fruity Perfume Personality People who love rock music and the color yellow and who will pamper themselves with activities such as a day at the spa are often found to like a fruity type of fragrance. R & B music fans that like the color green and who s ideal get away would be something like a lakeside resort, lean towards fragrances that derive from the natural oils in the stem of plants and leaves. Oriental Perfume Personality People that listen to jazz as their music of choice and vacation in exotic locations and pick purple as their favorite color often opt for scents that are oriental. The fragrances these individuals pick are composed of ingredients containing heavy flowers, musk and vanilla. Oriental scents also referred to, as ambers are sexy, passionate, and powerful. Woody Perfume Personality A day at the beach, sushi, and a love of the color blue is often found in those who enjoy the clean, refreshing aroma of an ocean scent. On the flip side, are the people who are stylish jetsetters at heart, who love intense spicy foods and long passionate nights? These people will be found reaching for a fragrance that has a deep woody aroma.

Delicate Perfume Personality Your personality and fragrance choices should connect well to best impact the effect you have on others. For example, people who are sporty will often choose fragrances that are fresh light and clean. These perfumes allow the individual a delicate scent without being too heavy or overbearing. Sensual Perfume Personality People who are very outgoing and optimistic typically enjoy fragrances that are fruity. While sensual personalities will lead to sensual scents that make a confident statement about who they are. As can be expected, one naturally goes with the other; therefore, these individuals opt for musky perfumes that have a long-lasting effect, especially on members of the opposite sex.

How to Choose Perfume by Body Chemistry Perfume has been used for thousands of years and is still very popular today. The perfume industry makes billions of dollars each year by developing and selling new fragrances. However, because no two people are alike as far as their body chemistry goes, each fragrance can smell different from one person to the next. Body chemistry includes things

such as the amount of perspiration on the skin, hormone levels, oils or medications excreted through the skin. Instructions:
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1 If under stress, be aware that it can affect the body's chemistry by increasing the heart rate, thereby generating more heat or causing sweating that can alter the scent. Apply perfume to the pulse points, the area where the blood vessels are close to the surface and create the most heat -- the wrists, neck and behind the ears. Smell the fragrance throughout the day to see if the scent lingers or fades away quickly. 2 Eating certain foods can alter body chemistry and make fragrances smell different, most notably onions or garlic. The smell of garlic will drift out through the pores in the skin and can mix with perfume in an unpleasant way. 3 The aging process can change the body's chemistry due to hormonal fluctuations. A perfume that used to smell good can change with the increase or decrease in hormone levels. 4 Skin type can determine the way perfume smells. Certain skin types absorb the oils in perfume and cause the scent to vanish quickly. A person with this skin type will need to test many different fragrances to find one that will last.

How to Choose a Perfume That's Right for You The right perfume A wonderful smell, alight fragrance, how do you choose? When looking for a new perfume, know that it will not smell the same on you as it does in the bottle or test strip. Perfume will react with your body chemistry to create a scent that is completely unique to you. Perfume can be expensive and it is important that you are patient when choosing a scent. It may even take longer than a day to find your perfect perfume. Instructions: Things you will need:
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Perfumes for testing 1 Apply the perfume to your pulse points when attempting to make a choose. Pulse points actually radiate warmth because they are where your blood vessels are closest to the surface of the skin. 2

Wait for ten minutes to allow the scent to develop after you apply the perfume to a pulse point, . Sometimes, scents can actually take hours to develop. Most perfumes have three stages of development, top, middle, and base.
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3 Smell the perfume on your skin repeatedly, throughout the day. If you enjoy the scent each time that you test it, you may have found the right perfume. 4 Refrain from trying more than two perfumes at a time. You will not be able to differentiate the scents and make the proper choice. 5 Consider the climate that you live in when choosing a perfume. Humid temperatures will intensify the perfume. Choose a lighter scent if you live in a humid climate. 6 Remember that the scent of your perfume will not last as long if you have dry skin. The scent actually clings to oils in the skin and will fade quickly if your skin is fairly dry. If you do have dry skin, consider a perfume with a musk or sandalwood fragrance. These bases tend to last longer. Perfume etiquette It is politically incorrect to drench yourself in perfume just because you like the fragrance. If you do, your humongous cloud of vapor will follow you wherever you go, pierce every nostril in the vicinity and leave people choking on the smell for hours after! Be a little altruistic. Try not to infringe on another's personal space. Etiquette expert Dr Tushar Guha shares some subtle hints on how to wear your perfume right: i. Choose your perfume with care depending on the occasion. ii. A cocktail party, a meeting with one or two people, a day at the office, a corporate event, and these occasions demand a little sophistication. So go with a subtle scent that does not jerk an unsuspecting nostril out of its peaceful reverie. iii. But if you want to make a splash at a wedding, a party or on a night of clubbing, go in for something stronger, but nothing too loud, unless a 'loud' image is what you really want to project! iv. We all want to be accepted and your choice of perfume should complement what you stand for.

Apply it with finesse i. While applying your perfume, don't splash it all over your clothes. Apply it behind your earlobes, the upper sides of your palms and on the right and left side of your neck. These are your pulse points and the fragrance will sustain for a longer period. Besides, you won't soil your clothes. ii. Even though you might have seen it in the movies, do not rub your wrists together after spraying on perfume. This reduces the effect of the top layer of perfume. Iii. If you like a little flamboyance, do it the filmy way, by spraying some into the air and walk through it. Now, you are soaking in your favorite scent! iv. Keep the spray away from your nostrils, else you might inhale the chemicals. This could lead to breathing trouble. v. How much should you apply? One round of application to all the pulse points will do. Unless you perspire a lot, in which case, you could go in for round two. vi. Many people love to spray perfume everywhere, including their hair, handbag, cushions and sheets. Well, go ahead and indulge yourself. But when it comes to spraying it on to your silk sari or tie, restrain yourself; else you will end up ruining your best silk!