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Perfume, also called Extract or
Extrait , can include 15-40% perfume concentrates. Perfume is
made up of alcohol, water & perfume (fragrance) oil. Perfume
is a scented liquid worn on the skin to impart a pleasant odor.
Perfume is also made up of animal and plant-based aromatic compounds,
dissolved in a mixture of alcohol and water. Most highly concentrated
form of fragrance, containing between 20 - 50% perfume compound,
It’s the strongest and the longest lasting. The amount of
scented matter to solvent determines whether the blend is a perfume
or a cologne. The highest proportion of scent is found in true
'perfume' - anywhere from 25 to 40% is pure scent. Pure perfume
is rarely sold, since it is prohibitively expensive and, frankly,
far too easy to 'overdo. Most consumers are more familiar with
eau du parfum, which is 15-30% aromatics.
Perfume has been an essential part of human culture
for centuries. People love to stay fragranced. It is pleasurable
and gives a wonderful feeling of individuality. Earlier almost
common fragrances were worn by the males and females. There are
3 major types: oriental, floral & chypre (means "very sincere"
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There are also many sub-variations
such as woody, musky, aquatic, spicy & fruity. The floral fragrances
are created by the extracts of different flowers such as jasmine,
roses, lavender, carnation etc. Floral fragrances are the most
in demand scent in the whole world. They are loved by almost
all the generations. Woody fragrances are easy to adapt and comfortable
to wear. Oriental fragrances are strongest as compared to other
fragrances. It includes rich undertones and sensual overtones
that make it a heavy blend.
Oriental fragrances are pretty strong and are considered
best for the evening events, corporate environments and special
events, age is no barrier. Jasmine, gardenia, and rose bases
are the most popular of the popular, often for their unique blending
style and their ability to match most body chemistries. Fruity
fragrances are generally fresh and spicy. It is quite youthful
and is suitable for all types of weather. They are best for the
one who likes wearing classic fragrances with a tint of flair
in it. It gives an aroma of crispness in summer and warm cider
and deserts in winter. Most modern perfumes and colognes are
made using the fragrance oils that the fragrances houses develop
using essential oils and aromatic chemicals. Perfume oils are
similar to perfumes, with the exception that the solvent is oil-based
rather than alcohol-based.
Types
of Perfume
1. Aftershaves
(AS), lotions & splashes: the least concentrated of all perfume
types containing 0.5% - 2% perfume oils.
2. Parfum: the highest concentrate of perfume with
approx 22% oils.
3. Perfume
oils are similar to perfumes, with the exception that the solvent
is oil-based rather than alcohol-based.
4. Moisturizing perfume mist is a fragrance that
does not contain alcohol. It is a spray that contains oil and
leaves skin with a silky smooth veil of perfumed moisturizers.
5. Solid perfumes are often molded
into pillboxes or tiny compacts to fit easily in a handbag for
on-the-go applications. |
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