Womens Fragrances BUYING GUIDE

Women play a vital role in many fields, for which her personality should be very impressive. Perfumes help her to sustain her personality and give confidence throughout the day, and add the finishing touch to her wardrobe. Fragrances are an ideal gift idea for birthdays or Christmas, or any special occasion.

Egyptians were the first to introduce women's perfumes. These days, there are different kinds of perfumes to suit the personalities of women according to their taste, the occasion, their chosen outfit, and their mood. Now fragrances and perfumes have become indispensable in every woman’s wardrobe.

Lowdown on perfumes – Perfumes are made using many ingredients like chemicals, scented herbs and oils. Each perfume can be described based on its concentration level. As perfume oils come with high concentration level, they cannot be used directly without diluting, to avoid skin allergy. The intensity and the longevity of a perfume can be decided from the percentage of the aromatic compounds used in it. Usually perfume oil is diluted with the common solvent called ethanol or a mixture of ethanol and water. Or it can be diluted with neutral-smelling lipids too. The neutral-smelling lipids are jojoba, fractionated coconut oil and wax. In general women's perfumes come under three types namely, Mild, Medium and Strong.

Know the amount of perfume oil used

• Perfume extract – has 20-40% aromatic compounds. This is a highly concentrated form of fragrance, so its very strong and long lasting.

• Eau de perfume – has 10-30% aromatic compounds. This is an alcoholic perfume solution.

• Eau de toilette – has 5-20% aromatic compounds. This is an alcohol or water based perfume solution. It’s commonly used for producing milder versions of a fragrance, as it is less concentrated.

• Eau de cologne – has 2-5% aromatic compounds. It has low concentration level and is similar to the strength of Eau de Toilette (EDT).

• Scented products – have less than 3% aromatic compounds. Lotions, creams, powders, body splashes, aftershaves, soaps and other scented cosmetic products usually contain very small amounts of fragrance.

Various scents used in fragrances

Four different categories of scents are used to make women's fragrances.

• Floral scents – This tops the list. Floral scents are made from a mixture of different flowers and are usually described as smooth or natural. j'adore 100ml Edt Sp perfume is a good example of a floral scent which has a blend of floral orchids, violets, rose and blackberry musk.

• Fruity scents – As the name suggests, these have fruit notes, but not citrus notes. Fragrance of fruits like apples, strawberries, pineapples or bananas come under this kind.

• Spicy scents – These are of warm or hot character.

• Woody scents – These fragrances have a forest note smell, like freshly cut dry woods. Sandalwood and cedar wood are the most common. Ysatis 100ml Edt Sp perfume is a refreshing woody fragrance.

Check out what the Celebrities prefer

• Nicole Kidman loves 'Chanel No.5'.

• Britney Spears rocks with 'Armani for Women', and now her own range of fragrances.

• Jennifer Lopez's latest love is 'Live Luxe'

• Sarah Jessica Parker’s favourite are her scents 'Lovely' and 'Covet'

Tips to buy perfumes

• Size – The standard size of a fragrance bottle is 50ml, 75ml, 100ml or 125ml. If you are trying out a new fragrance, it is better to start with the smaller sizes. Also there often are 5-10ml miniature bottles, perfect for testing a fragrances suitability.

• Use a fragrance to suit the occasion – For formal events, use a mild perfume. The smell should not disturb others in a business atmosphere. For parties, you can go wild with a stronger perfume to stay with you for a longer time. The same rule holds good for daywear and evening wear. You can choose Youth Dew 65ml Edp Sp perfume for evening. Diamonds And Sapphires 100ml Edt Sp is a wise choice for office hours.

• Precautionary measures – Before selecting the fragrance, make sure that the scent will not affect your health. Some fragrances may cause skin allergies or may stain clothing. In some rare cases, you may be allergic to the scent. While applying the fragrance, be careful not to spray on jewellery and clothes, and never spray near your eyes. It is always wise to be selective while purchasing a fragrance.

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