- Differences Between Perfume
And Perfume Oils
- by Criss White
The history of perfume oils dates
back to ancient Egypt when these fine scented oils were presented
to royalty as gifts. In modern times, however, when the word
"perfume" is said, most people think of department
store fragrances, which consist mainly of the concentrated oil
and alcohol solution. Nevertheless, as more and more people are
finding out about them, perfume oils are experiencing great popularity.
Here are some interesting facts about perfume oils:
1) Strength of smell - Perfume oils are highly concentrated
and up to ten times more concentrated than department store perfumes.
This quality allows oils to last longer than their eau de perfume
counterparts.
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2) Alcohol - Perfumes have alcohol in them, which
creates different smell effects. Most body oils use carrier oils
like jojoba or grapeseed oil in place of alcohol. In some fragrances,
the smell can change as the alcohol evaporates different scent
notes through time. With oils, the scent is more constant.
3) Price - A noticeable difference between perfumes
and perfume oils is price. Perfumes have a very high markup and
great profit margins, which is perhaps why many celebrities have
embarked on the trend of creating their own perfumes and colognes.
Perfume oils can be sold very cheaply, or even more expensively
than the perfumes, depending on how they are positioned in the
market.
4) Body chemistry - Just because a perfume or cologne
smells good on you, doesn't mean that the oil version will. Perfumes
only have a small percentage of oil, so they are quite different
than pure body oils. This interaction between the fragrance and
your body may produce a different scent perception altogether. |
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5) Packaging - Clearly, department store perfumes
are very nicely packaged and thus make great gifts for friends
and family. Many perfume oils are sold in less attractive containers,
which is part of the reason for their lower price.
6) Uses - Perfumes are only intended for use on
the body, but perfume oils can be used to create a variety of
scented products, like soap, candles, bath oils, air fresheners,
and many other types of scented products. Be aware that there
are different types of fragrance oils and that pure uncut oils
are not safe for use on the skin.
In summary, whether you choose
to use perfume oils or not will depend on the factors above.
Try out a small sample first and who knows, you might just discover
a delightful new product to add to your personal inventory. |
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