Perfume adventures

  Storing your perfume What you may not know is that perfume loses its fragrance over time. That's a shame, because that's also how the charm of the fragrance disappears. How long does perfume keep? On average, you can use a bottle of perfume for a maximum of 4 to 5 years. So it is smart to use even the most luxurious fragrances regularly. After all, does a perfume sit on the shelf for too long? Then the scent not only decreases, but the composition also changes. This can even cause the perfume to smell unpleasant. How can you store perfume longer? Here are some tips. Avoid sunlight Sure, it looks nice when your perfume bottle sits on a shelf that is nicely lit by the sun, but it's not good for the perfume. The UV rays cause the perfume to break down faster. This reduces the fragrance and can also affect the scent. That is why it is important to always store your perfume in a dark place. So place the bottles in a closed cabinet. Choose a cool place The cooler the environmen...

  T his blog explains the different types of fragrances and why some last longer, are more expensive, and perform better. In general, the term  fragrance ,   coming from the word ‘fragrant’ itself, means “a pleasant, sweet scent”. Therefore, any object associated with this word means anything that enhances the smell of another object to your/others’ liking. Others use the term  scent , for me this term can mean anything from the smell of cats to the smell of a Greek Goddess as I believe it can mean any particular smell. A lot of people prefer this word and likewise with  perfume  and  cologne . Growing up, I always thought perfumes were designed only for women and never even wondered why. I think the misconception still exists for many as some products out there who have ‘for men’ and ‘for women’ variants released would be labeled by manufacturers as eau de cologne/toilette and eau de parfum respectively. I believe this is one of the effects of modern ...

  You’ve just acquired a new bottle of perfume, and you’re thrilled to try it out. It smells incredible, but after a few hours, you can’t smell it anymore. Maybe you’ve read somewhere that maceration/macerating your perfume for a number of weeks can increase the performance of its juice or simply change over time. In this blog post, we’ll explore how maceration works and whether or not it’s really worth the time and effort to let your perfumes sit after purchase. What are the different types of perfume? There are different types of perfume, each with its own unique fragrance. The most common type is alcohol-based perfume, which is made from a mixture of alcohol and essential oils compound. They are often called eau de cologne, eau de toilette, and eau de parfum. Perfume oil or commonly called oil-based perfume is a more concentrated form of fragrance and is made by adding a carrier oil to the mixture instead of alcohol (ethanol). Cosmetic fragrances are usually a mix of different c...