The Perfume Insider
The industries insider blog on Perfumes, Fragances & Colognes, straight from the heart of Europe.
The industries insider blog on Perfumes, Fragances & Colognes, straight from the heart of Europe.
18/03/2022 - Jonalyn
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The highest-rated celebrity perfumes in 2022 will make you feel like a million bucks. Scents can bring back memories and help you feel energized, calm, or even sexy. If you want a beautiful perfume, why not choose a perfume created by a celebrity you love, whose other creations you already respect.
It can be difficult to choose a perfume based on sometimes vague descriptions. To help you choose wisely we will discuss what some of the descriptions mean, and talk about the differences between different perfume types.
Continue reading to learn more about celebrity perfumes and some of the considerations you should make before you make a purchase.
Consider how much perfume you wish to purchase in one go. If it is the first time you are purchasing the perfume, you may want to purchase the smallest option in case you do not like it. However, you sometimes get a better deal when you purchase more perfume at once.
You may want to purchase a perfume based on the celebrity who made it. Perhaps wearing the perfume of a celebrity helps you harness their energy. If you think a celebrity is cool or playful, you may feel inspired to express this side of yourself more when you wear their scent.
There are five different types of perfumes and each one has a different fragrance oil concentration. This means some of the fragrances will stay on your skin longer than others. These different perfumes include:
Parfum has between 15% and 40% perfume oil concentration. This is the strongest of the perfumes, meaning you will not need to use much to get long-lasting effects. A dab should last the entire day.
This type of perfume has less perfume oil, of between 10% to 15% fragrance oil concentration. One application should last between six and eight hours.
Eau de toilette has between 4% and 15% fragrance oil concentration. This type of perfume will last between two and four hours so you will need to top it up throughout the day. It is a great option to wear in the office, as it will not have an extremely strong scent.
Eau de Cologne has become a product more marketed towards men, mostly consisting of masculine fragrances. However, technically the name Eau de Cologne is simply a descriptor of the concentration of fragrance oil. It contains between 2% and 4% fragrance oil. The fragrance will remain on your skin for up to three hours.
Eau de Fraiche is lightly fragranced water. It is refreshing on a warm day but the scent will not last longer than an hour or so.
When the different aspects of ascent are described, they are called notes. There are several distinct notes found in perfumes. These in include floral notes, oriental notes, woody notes, and fresh notes.
Floral notes’ smell will remind you of spring. They can be split into several subcategories including:
Floral: Smells like fresh cut flowers. This is the closest to pure floral you will find.
Soft floral: Smells like flowers mixed with aldehydes and powdery notes
Floral oriental: Smells like flowers mixed with orange blossom, and sweet spices
Oriental notes are generally musky and warm. They can be split into the following subcategories:
17/03/2022 - Nerissa
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Choosing a perfume entails more than just smelling it and picking the one we like best. When picking a perfume, there are a number of additional considerations that must be considered. Of course, everyone has their own tastes, there's no denying that! However, other factors, such as pH and skin type — which will affect how the perfume settles and evolves —and the distinction between perfume and cologne are useful to consider.
In this article, we'll go over things to look for when purchasing a perfume. So there are no doubts, we discuss how to pick a perfume, what sort of perfume should I wear, and how to try on a perfume, among other things. We encourage you to continue reading for more details!
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How to pick a perfume, or what sort of perfume I should use, is a topic that requires considerable thought to obtain the perfect scent. Now, if you follow the instructions outlined in this article, you should be able to complete it without difficulty. You could even be able to select the ideal scent to offer as a present.
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As we said in the beginning, one of the most significant factors to consider when selecting a perfume is the pH of the skin. The pH of the skin is a measurement of the concentration of hydrogen ions present in a solution. It is a unit of measurement that may vary from 0 to 14 and is used to determine the degree of acidity in a solution. This ranges from 4.7 to 5.75 in the case of people's skin. The most acidic values are the lowest, while the most alkaline ones are the highest. Furthermore, a low pH is typically associated with oily skin, while a very high pH is associated with dry skin.
So, how does pH play a role in scent selection? The amount of acidity in the skin impacts how the perfume components react after being applied and how the scent smells. Perfumes are often evaluated with an acidic pH. As a result, you must test the perfume on your skin to determine how it smells.
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Although this question is connected to the preceding part on how to pick a perfume based on my pH, the fact is that determining our skin type is simpler than determining this measurement. To answer the question, the following differentiation between the most suggested leathers and perfumes in each scenario must be made:
Oily skin: Perfumes react more strongly on oily skin, enhancing the scent. Fresh and delicate perfumes, including fruity odours like those from the citrus family, are the finest choices. This is due to the fact that their chemistry is more active.
Combination skin: Combination skin has the advantage of being able to adapt to any kind of scent. This kind of leather does not affect the scent since the pH and lipid content are balanced.
Dry skin: When it comes to oily skin, the reverse is true. This is because the scents are projected worse, and the intensity is reduced. As a result, the most suggested scents for dry skin are those that are strong, such as those in the floral or Chypre families.
Sensitive skin: When it comes to sensitive skin, we need to be sure that the perfume has a low alcohol content, since alcohol may irritate the skin. It's best to opt for scents that are as natural as possible.
15/03/2022 - Sarah
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Have you ever had the sensation that you were thinking about someone and instantly remembered their perfume? Is it possible for you to recall the scent of a specific person's clothing? If the response is affirmative, it is quite probable that the individual in question was wearing a niche perfume at the time. And it is for this reason, they have distinct characteristics from normal scents.
The topic of what is a niche scent and all you need to know about them is answered in this article. Continue reading to find out more about this.
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Exclusivity is something that should always be kept in mind while discussing niche scents or niche perfumes, since it is what distinguishes them from the competition. Niche perfumes are distinguished by the fact that they are one-of-a-kind and exclusive. It is quite difficult to get them since they are prepared using unique essences. What precisely is a niche scent, and how do you identify one?
When we speak about niche fragrances, we refer to high-end items exclusively offered to the most discerning buyers. These are scents -whether they are niche perfumes for men and women, or unisex fragrances — that have a distinct aroma that differs from typical smells. Niche fragrances are created with the unique herbs and spices available, all of which are natural, resulting in a smell that is absolutely distinct from the rest.
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We've just learned what a niche scent is, and now we'll learn how much these items cost. When compared to standard fragrances, niche perfumes have a greater price tag attached to them. As previously said —and as should be obvious—, the reason for this is due to the exclusivity of the product —since there are only a limited number of units available— and the components with which they have been created —all of which are natural and very difficult to obtain—. In addition, we can now get low-cost niche fragrances that are less expensive than some of the major general perfume brands, albeit this is not the most typical occurrence.
According to the fragrance industry, a niche scent will often cost twice as much as a regular fragrance. That is, around 120 euros —although, as previously noted, we may locate inexpensive niche perfumes— In fact, the most costly niche perfume presently available on the market is priced at over 500,000 euros. The Dignified Privée company has created this perfume, which is meant for men. It is available for purchase online. Everything from the perfume bottle to the box is constructed of white gold and embellished with hand-cut onyx, platinum, and gemstones. Vanilla from Madagascar and cinnamon from Sri Lanka combine to create the scent of this perfume.
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Though the most expensive perfume in the world - which, of course, is a niche fragrance that can only be made to order - was mentioned in the previous case, it should be noted that the majority of niche fragrances have a much more reasonable price - that is, they are less expensive niche perfumes than this brand—. We can discover a broad selection of brands and niche fragrances online. Below are some of the best niche perfumes brands for men:
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