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It is well known that perfume was
widely used to elevate moods or cure bodily ailments by royalty
and commoners alike. Even pharmacists, who knew of the healing
properties of the plant oils used in perfumes, applied these
fragrant compounds to cure several ailments of their customers.
Besides the oil of plants,
color was also used to heal. It is by no chance that a woman
favors a particular color amongst various hues and tones. Certain
colors reveal certain characteristics of the woman, which is
then utilized for healing purposes. A woman and her perfume have
an intense love affair rather than a half-hearted dalliance.
The perfume was, is, and shall remain as unique as the woman
was, is, and shall remain as different.
Nowadays perfumes are made up of synthetic compounds;
however, earlier they were all made from plant oils extracted
by various ingenious processes. These plant oils are still being
used in certain high-end perfumes. Plant oils that are used in
perfume are known to have beneficial effects on the general wellness
of human beings. They act as antimicrobial, antifungal, antiparasitic,
antiviral, and antibacterial agents. They also are known as antiseptics
and strong disinfectants. Thus, people using plant oil based
perfumes also benefit from their other properties that promote
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Basil oil is known for its mood
enhancing property especially in cases of depression. It can
also relieve migraines and headaches. Perfume with basil oil
is widely used in Eastern countries. A very common oil that is
used extensively in perfumery is Bergamot oil. Besides being
an excellent insect repellant, it is also extremely helpful in
chicken pox and cold sores. Persons under the influence of alcohol
or other forms of intoxication are generally given a whiff of
a perfume containing black pepper oil. This oil has a sharp smell,
and enhances blood circulation. It helps in making these semi-conscious
persons come to consciousness, in a pleasant and fragrant way.
Perfume containing black
pepper oils is also used in bruises, as it increases circulation
thereby promoting fast healing. Clove oil is used as an analgesic,
antispasmodic, carminative, antiseptic, antiemetic, and is widely
used in dentistry. Eucalyptus oil, sandalwood oil, lavender oil,
thyme oil, are used for soothing headaches, inflammations, and
minor cuts. Lemon oil is also known to have antistress and antidepression
properties. Rose oil, Jasmine oil, Ylang-ylang oil, and sandalwood
oil are popularly used as aphrodisiacs. Perfume having these
oils is also used for such purposes besides being used purely
for olfactory pleasures.
Over
time, perfumers have found that colors play an important part
on the choices of perfumes. Perfumers and perfume advisors frequently
use the color rosette test to determine the inherent nature of
the woman and which scent would ideally suit her. A woman is
asked to select from seven different color combinations. It has
been found that a woman who chooses a combination of red, orange,
yellow, and pale green, is generally extroverted, optimistic,
positive, and active. Her choice of perfume would be fresh-floral
fragrant notes. If a woman chooses subdued, pastel-like hues,
she generally would be introverted and pensive, seeking oriental
fragrances. If a woman chooses blue-black or mauve, then she
is generally inclined towards the mysterious and is extremely
introverted, seeking rare scents and fragrances. Likewise, from
different color combinations, a woman`s choice of perfumes, whether
fruity, floral, Chypre, etc., may be determined.
However, before coming to a conclusion about a
woman`s tendencies and tastes, it must be kept in mind that emotions,
lifestyle, events, buying habits, and seasons, influence a woman`s
decision while buying a perfume. For example, on a hot afternoon,
almost all women, irrespective of their color preferences, choose
scents with cool mint, or oceanic fragrances. Those same women,
on a wintry afternoon would rather go for musk or floral fragrances,
and during monsoon, they almost would always prefer fruity flavors
for their perfumes. |
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