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Posts Tagged ‘Fragrance’
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March 8th, 2010Yves Rocher dies
December 28th, 2009Yves Rocher, founder of the cosmetics and fragrance firm that bears his name, passed away in France Saturday at the age of 79. His grandson will take over the Yves Rocher company. You can read more at France24.
Oh la la
December 22nd, 2009My Spanish is rusty and I can't follow the dialogue, but despite that (or perhaps because of it?) I love this commercial for Agatha Ruiz de la Prada's Oh La La fragrance.
The well-dressed rebel
December 17th, 2009About Men’s and Women’s Fragrances – Types of Fragrances and Composition
October 17th, 2009Fragrances run the gamut from pungent perfumes to barely-there aftershaves or splashes. The composition of all of these is similar, with perfume oils or “aromatic compounds” diluted by a solvent, which is ethanol most of the time. The percentage of aromatic compounds to solvent varies with each type of fragrance, with women’s perfumes like eau de toilette, eau de parfum, and pure perfume running from a ten to 40-percent concentration and men’s cologne with a two to five-percent concentration. Aftershaves, which are often grouped in with colognes, have a percentage of aromatic compounds less than two percent.
Each fragrance, regardless of whether it’s a perfume or cologne, has three parts: high, middle, and low notes. Some of these notes can be complex, with several types of floral fragrances relegated to the middle. But no matter what composes the fragrance, the high notes are those you smell immediately when you spray the fragrance and the middle notes soon settle in after that. The lower notes tend to support and creep in afterwards, even up to 30 minutes after the fragrance is sprayed. All types of fragrances have this composition, and this includes the traditional fragrance classifications of single floral, bouquet, amber, wood, leather, chypre, and fougere.
Modern fragrances, especially those from the past twenty years, often follow a different set of scent classifications. Modern fragrance classifications typically include green, bright floral, aquatic, citrus, fruity, and gourmand. Many of these can be found in both perfumes and colognes. Citrus, green, and aquatic fragrances are common for both men and women, although more feminine scents like bright floral are added to a cologne. Cologne, a much more low-key fragrance, often sticks with a spice, lavender, and amber template, but in some cases, citrus or floral notes are added to this. Similarly women’s fragrances combine floral and green notes or floral and gourmand, or sweet, dessert notes, into one perfume.
Various fragrances are on the market, either sold through online retailers or brick-and-mortar stores. Both men’s and women’s fragrances follow or combine these classifications, often to create a distinct scent. Whether it’s a celebrity fragrance or a classic perfume, both have the same method of composition.
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Womens Perfume – Angel Perfume Review
October 16th, 2009Thierry Mugler’s Angel is in many ways the Marmite of the perfume world. That’s right, you either love it or loathe it. But whichever camp you’re in, the scent will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression. In addition if you’re a fan of Thierry Mugler’s Alien perfume, Kylie Minogue’s Sexy Darling or Britney Spears Fantasy, then Angel will also be right up your street.
It is cutesy, girlie and bordering on sickly sweet, but it still remains one of Mugler’s best-selling scents. It is also distinctive, ultra feminine and you only need one squirt. So powerful is the scent that one spritz is easily enough, so it’s kind to the bank balance, too.
Described as an ethereal, heady blend combining hints of ripe berries, citrus, caramel, vanilla, chocolate, honey, sandalwood and patchouli. With strong oriental, spicy notes the Angel perfume is long lasting and intense – perfect for a day at work or an evening out.
How to Pick the Right Perfume
September 12th, 2009The perfume is the combination of aroma compounds, essential oils, solvents and fixatives derived from plants and other synthetic chemicals and are used give the human body and the living spaces a pleasurable fragrance. Perfumes are greatly in use these days, because they help in giving out a pleasant smell which enlightens the ambiance.
There are various types of perfumes available in the market today, but while you are choosing a perfume for your self, you need to keep certain things in your mind. Here I would mainly give you some very important tips that would surely help you to choose the right perfume of your choice.
1. Focus on your personal taste in fragrance
The perfume that you choose should always be in accordance with your own preference and taste. You can take the help of the salesmen while deciding on the fragrance. Before buying the perfume you should always try it by spraying it on your own skin.
2. Choose it according to your skin type
Every perfume can not be right for your skin. Sometimes if you do not purchase the right perfume, your skin might also develop allergies. No two perfumes are same in fragrance, smell, flavor and component, so always avoid going for the branded ones if they are not right for your skin.
3. Climate and season
Your perfume should change according to the climate and the season. What is good in the winters might not suit you in the summer time that is why it is extremely essential to select a perfume which is both suitable for your skin and season. Perfumes can also be selected according to the festival or events.
4. Keep your style in mind
Your perfume surely defines your style and status. You should go for smells that make you attractive and impressive. Your fragrance plays a vital role in expressing your personality and like the other accessories and make-up that you wear; the perfume can also adds an extra touch to your whole appearance.
5. Go for perfumes according to your mood
Perfumes can be divided into various categories like floral perfume, oriental perfume, woody perfume, oceanic perfume, fruit perfume and greens perfume. Each perfume is for different occasion and moods and they all are suitable for both males and females according to their personal preferences. Oriental perfumes may be suitable for big parties and events, greens would be the ones for casual wear while oceanic and floral can be applied for formal occasions.
Each perfume is different and helps in creating a special ambiance all around you. You might choose fresh energetic ones, sexy exotic smells, spicy and intense ones or romantic fragrance, it all depends on your mood, preference, personality and the way to express your self.
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5 Best Men’s Colognes of Summer – Staying Hot Amidst the Heat
September 1st, 2009Well, here it is summer time, and with it comes activity, beach visits, fun, travel, entertainment and more. As the season hits, the scents in the air slowly start to change, and for men, that means it’s time to whip of their new season’s cologne. Smelling good for summertime is a great way to start off such a fun season, so here is a list of the 5 best men’s colognes of summer for the guys out there who really want to shop for the occasion. There should be a scent on the list for anybody’s desires. You just have to figure out which one it is.
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male is the first on the list of 5 best men’s colognes of summer, and it was launched in 1995. This cologne is filled with warm, manly scents, including mint, orange blossom and the woods. It is best used for casual wear and could be great out during a summer cookout or outdoor event. Another great scent that actually came around right about the same time is called Chrome by Loris Azzaro. It is best used during the evening when all of its scents can be admired in their best form. Ingredients for this cologne include bergamot, ivy, bigarade, neroli, lichen, cardamom, ginger, mate, rosewood and sandalwood.
Next on the top 5 best men’s colognes of summer list is Hugo by Hugo Boss. It was also developed in 1995 and works well in casual environments. Hugo comes in a unique container that looks almost like a canteen and features scents like sandalwood, pine needles, cedar leaves, and clove buds. It definitely has a woodsy feel to it that most women die for. Then there’s Blue Jeans by Versace which embodies the casual persona of cologne. It features scents of freesia, oak moss, cedar and sandalwood.
Last but not least is the sleek Armani Code by Giorgio Armani. The black bottle it comes in alone just screams sex appeal, and there’s no denying that when women come around. This cologne is perfect for a romantic summer evening with a woman. It features lemon, Tonka bean and olive flower and is definitely a cologne that all women will swoon for. You can dazzle your lady friends with any of the 5 best men’s colognes of summer though, and no matter what, they are guaranteed to somehow make your life a little better.
