A great fragrance is a powerful thing. It can make you feel put together on a big day, put you in a good mood, and even make people remember you, so finding the right one is extremely important. 1. TOM FORD NOIR An oriental, sensual fragrance which is subtle yet distinctive 2. PENHALIGON’S JUNIPER SLING […]
Definitely surprising! Ask a guy to sniff a perfume and the reactions will almost always be the same. He’s more likely to crinkle his nose up, sneeze, or groan than he is to rip off your clothes and take you to pound town right there by the food court. In other words, the opposite of attracting him […]
When you walk into a room—whether it’s a big meeting with your boss or a first date—your fragrance sometimes enters first, speaking volumes. Perfumes and colognes are scents that men and women wear to enhance their beauty or even attract a potential mate. They can lift a mood, evoke fond memories, or just simply help […]
Oils are extracted from plant substances by several methods: steam distillation, solvent extraction, enfleurage, maceration, and expression. In steam distillation, steam is passed through plant material held in a still, whereby the essential oil turns to gas. This gas is then passed through tubes, cooled, and liquified. Oils can also be extracted by boiling plant substances like […]
A good perfume can be the finishing touch to your daily routine (an attitude). When you put on perfume, you might not think twice about it because it often becomes a habit. However, there are many reasons why people wear perfume. Some people wear perfume because it boosts their self-esteem when a potential love interest […]
No, as long as they are in a air tight bottle they won’t be subject to too much evaporation, or more precisely even though the evaporation process occurs, the liquid that is evaporating is trapped in the bottle and just drips back into the liquid again. If the perfume is not air tight then it would be […]
Perfume is one of those things that you seem to always have on hand. Almost every time I think I’ve run out of perfume, I somehow find a small bottle of my signature fragrance (which is Juicy Couture, by the way) tucked away in a makeup bag I long forgot about. It’s almost like magic. […]
Here’s the bad news: yes, your perfumes (and colognes!) do expire, and this applies to all fragrances across all brands, regardless of whether it’s a Jo Malone London perfume or a no-name brand you bought cheaply off the Internet. There is no hard and fast rule to perfume expiration dates. Most fragrance manufacturers will recommend […]
The truth is that the difference lies in the concentration of essential oils in the fragrance’s water and alcohol base. Perfumes contain a higher concentration of oils, typically around 20 to 30 percent, while the oil concentration in cologne is around 2 to 4 percent. Eau de Cologne Eau de cologne, or simply cologne, contains an oil concentration of 2 to 4 percent. The […]
Are Perfume Testers Original? Yes! Perfume testers are 100% legitimate and original perfumes. Testers are much cheaper due to less fancy packagings. You get the same “juice” at much cheaper prices. As long as you understand what you are getting from fragrance testers. In this article, we are going to cover all the things you need […]