Perfume and Colognes

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Cologne faqs
Where to wear it?

Wearing cologne to work is acceptable, but cologne becomes a necessary fashion accessory when going out in the evening. A light citrus-based scent is perfect for an afternoon excursions, but a special evening out calls for a stronger scent with spice, musky notes that will mix with your own natural scents.

Where to spray it?
Cologne basics stipulate that applying cologne strategically is important. A little under the ears ensures that a woman coming in close to talk will notice your scent. Your face and chin are the great spots, but your chest is the best location for the cologne to mix with your own natural scent and slowly make itself known as it drifts toward your collar.

When to wear it?
You’ll need more than one cologne. One for the daylight hours simply fit the mood and atmosphere of the night. A light citrus scent or woods-based scents are perfect for daytime activities, like work. Nighttime requires a scent with deep mystery. You’ll want to use a cologne with spicy notes or a musk-based scent.

How much to wear?
Treat your cologne as a secret you share with few people (those within your close personal space). Apply a sparse amount under each ear and on your torso. You may not think this is enough, but cologne actually mixes with your body and strengthens over time. Many men make the mistake of applying more because they cannot smell it when they first put it on, or they shake out a palm full because think they need more. The truth is: A well-chosen cologne applied in small amounts will get your more attention than if you bathe in it.

Cologne gets a bad reputation from all those would-be womanizers out there overcompensating with scents in a attempt to make up for other shortcomings. Real men do wear cologne, they don’t pour it over themselves. Take a moment and think about who you are and what you do. Where will you wear your cologne? Who will get close enough to you to notice your scent? Choose wisely and apply sparingly.

Womens Perfumes

Perfume which was once a luxury item of the rich has become part of every dressing table. Various brands and labels have come up and today we can say that a lady is known by the perfume she wears. A Perfume is a blend of some fragrant essential oils with aroma compounds used to give a pleasing smell.

There are many sources of making perfumes. One widely used sources are plants. They are used to derive aromatic compounds and oils. The sources of these compounds may be derived from various parts of a plant. The most commonly used barks are cascarilla and cinnamon. The biggest source of aromatics of a plant are its flowers like the commonly used rose and jasmine, as well as mimosa, osmanthus, tuberose, and certain blossoms like those of citrus trees.

Certain fruits like juniper berry and vanilla are also used to give expensive perfumes. Other sources include leaves like lavender, patchouli, violets and rosemary. Apart from this, the animal sources include Ambergris, Honeycomb and musk. Most of the modern perfumes employ synthetic means to produce various combinations of smells. Synthetic smells are usually synthesized from pine resins, petroleum distillates etc.

There are interesting facts about the perfume. Women are supposed to have sharper sense of smell than men and it is greatly affected by our lifestyle, our diet and medications. Perfumes can actually produce different reactions from blondes, redheads and brunettes. Perfume vapors tend to rise upwards and when you wear your favorite perfume near your face or behind your ears, then it is sure to rise and disappear before you reach the office or meet your partner. It is believed that oily skin type can hold a perfume smell better.

While trying out new perfumes, do not try out more than three smells at a time as your nose will no longer be able to distinguish different aromas if you try too many. Wait ten minutes after you test the perfume to get the accurate smell after its reaction with your skin.

If you have invested in a branded or expensive perfume then you want to make the most out of it. Here are some tips to keep your perfume and make it last long. Preserve your perfumes properly by keeping it away from heat and by storing them in a cool and shaded place where they are not exposed to light.(I had a friend that left a bottle of perfume in a car on a hot summer day. It actually exploded form the expansion. The car was a mess but it smelled real good) An opened bottle of perfume can keep its smell as it is for nearly a year but only if it is nearly full, as the occurrence of oxygen in the emptying bottle`s air will react with the perfume elements and try to change its character.

Perfumes should be used all through the day. Even those perfumes that are concentrated will not last you for the whole day. You have to apply and re-apply your perfume after every four to six hours. Nowadays you get a wide variety of perfumes and are almost spoiled for choices. Use different perfumes for the morning and evening. You should choose a light floral smell for the day and something heavy and dramatic for evenings. You can also choose perfume depending upon your mood.

Many celebrities endorse various brands of perfume while some have their own brands dedicated to them. For example Ashanti endorses Precious Jewel, Christina Aguilera has Xposed. Naomi Campbell has a perfume named after her i.e. Naomi Campbell and Paris Hilton has perfumes like Paris Hilton, Paris Hilton for Men etc.

Mens Cologne

Cologne can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Most men make the mistake of thinking they need to choose a single scent for themselves. Modern colognes enhance your sartorial decisions and add dimensions to the way you show yourself to the world. Just as you have more than one pair of shoes, you should have more than one fragrace to call upon.

Knowing cologne basics so that you choose the right scent for the right occasion is an underrated of skill. If you choose wisely and apply lightly, only a few will know and appreciate your sense of smell. Choose badly and apply to much and you’ll go through the day leaving expensive airs of eau de too much behind you as others hold their nose.

So, be an expert cologne wearer by following our guide to cologne basics.

We know that there are a lot of choices out there to buy you favorite fragrance. We carry all the major fragrance and perfume brands and if there is a discount fragrance or perfume you are looking for just let us know.

As you begin to choose the right fragrance, there are a few important things to remember. Everyone has an approximate circle around their body where people should be able to smell your scent. Hold your arm out directly in front of you. If people can smell your perfume from further away than that, you are either using the wrong perfume, (it is having a poor reaction with your body chemistry) or you are using the right perfume poorly.

Remember that fragrance is supposed to be a personal message, not an announcement broadcast over a public address system. To use your fragrance correctly, layer it over your body. Spray it on your skin from your feet to your shoulders. Then use your perfume. Apply it to your pulse points. These are the areas of your body where you can feel your heartbeat.

Some common pulse points are the wrists, behind the ears, the crook of your elbow, the base of your throat, behind your knees, and inside your ankles.How to make fragrance last without fumigating everyone on the elevator. spray perfume on the back of your wrists, knees & neck. And never rub, because rubbing crushes the molecules of the fragrance & ruins the scent. Some beauty editors only spritz the inner elbows & behind the knees. Why? The fragrance stays a little moist & fragrance works best just a little bit humid.