By Carol Luther
Four essential oils obtained from animals are used in fragrance production. Animal oils are longer lasting than vegetable oils, so they are added to vegetable-based oils to bind scents together. These oils come from the glands or secretions of specific animal species. Castor essential oils come from beavers. Civet comes from a cat by the same name that is native to Africa. The oil is harvested ...
By Nannette Richford
Not only are there thousands of brands and fragrances to choose from you really cannot tell how the scent will interact with your body oils and chemistry without trying it on and waiting an hour for the base fragrance to emerge. Although it may be possible to try perfume at some stores, it may not be practical or the store may not have the fragrance you would like to try. Getting a sample ...
By Angela Epps
It not only contains a more subdued version of the fragrance, but it also gives the added bonus of soft skin. The healthier the skin, the easier it is to layer. Apply your perfume to all the little pressure points on your body. Put small dabs behind your ears, each side of your neck close to your collarbones, between your breasts, behind your knees, on your ankles, and inside your elbows. End ...
By Lien Payne
Early Egyptians used fragrance as part of their ritual of burying the dead. For many years, perfume remained a non-European practice; however, the art spread to Europe in the 13th century. Perfumes are made from many natural resources, such as flowers, roots, woods and animal scent. Some flowers whose scents are used in perfumes do not contain oils, so synthetic versions of the scent are created. ...
By Paula Parker
There just isn't a more beautiful fragrance in the garden. If you love the smell of roses, you can keep it long after the last rose bloom has faded. Making rose perfume is easy and can become an enjoyable hobby. If you have a large variety of rose bushes in your garden, experiment with the different blossoms to make perfume from a single bush or from a combination of bushes. If you have enough ...
By cjohnson
Selecting the right fragrance and making sure you wear it properly is like selecting your outfit for the day. Colognes can be intensely attractive when the scent is subtle and complementary. When it is incorrectly applied, the fragrance can easily give a headache to the people around you. By following a few basic principles, you can make sure that your cologne always provides a pleasing ...
By cjohnson
Select a mild soap that does not have a synthetically added fragrance. Get into the habit of reading the ingredients list for soaps. Avoid soaps that contain fragrance oils. Fragrance oils tend to contain alcohol, which can be a harsh skin irritant. Select a mild soap that does not contain any type of butter such as shea or cocoa. Excessive butters in soap can cause the clogging ...
By Ann Johnson
Essential oil is what gives perfume its fragrance. It is usually derived from flowers or plants. Perfumer's alcohol, which normally can be purchased from companies that sell essential oils, is an odorless alcohol. Because of how it has been prepared, it is not suitable for drinking. Some amateur perfume makers use vodka instead of perfumer's alcohol. Distilled water should always be used, and ...
By Catherine Amo
Select a fragrance. Popular fragrances include the scents of a large variety of fruits and flowers. You can also buy musk and unusual scents like bubble gum. These fragrances are concentrated in small bottles of oil. Choose a container. Select a dark container that to keep your perfume at its best. A light-colored container will admit light, which will make the perfumed oil lose some of its ...
By Jenny Rae Armstrong
When inventing your scents, try to include fragrance notes from all across the spectrum. Base notes such as cinnamon, bay, or vanilla last the longest and stabilize the scent. Middle notes such as ylang-ylang or ginger keep the potion balanced, and top notes such as lemongrass and juniper fade quickly but add excitement. Cut several strips of white paper and dab combinations of essential oils ...