Every woman needs her personal fragrance wardrobe.. To fit her mood. To blend in with the nuances in her personality.

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Perfume, also called Extract or Extrait , can include 15-40% perfume concentrates. Perfume is made up of alcohol, water & perfume (fragrance) oil. Perfume is a scented liquid worn on the skin to impart a pleasant odor. Perfume is also made up of animal and plant-based aromatic compounds, dissolved in a mixture of alcohol and water. Most highly concentrated form of fragrance, containing between 20 - 50% perfume compound, It’s the strongest and the longest lasting. The amount of scented matter to solvent determines whether the blend is a perfume or a cologne. The highest proportion of scent is found in true ‘perfume’ - anywhere from 25 to 40% is pure scent. Pure perfume is rarely sold, since it is prohibitively expensive and, frankly, far too easy to ‘overdo. Most consumers are more familiar with eau du parfum, which is 15-30% aromatics.

Perfume has been an essential part of human culture for centuries. People love to stay fragranced. It is pleasurable and gives a wonderful feeling of individuality. Earlier almost common fragrances were worn by the males and females. There are 3 major types: oriental, floral & chypre (means “very sincere” in French). There are also many sub-variations such as woody, musky, aquatic, spicy & fruity. The floral fragrances are created by the extracts of different flowers such as jasmine, roses, lavender, carnation etc. Floral fragrances are the most in demand scent in the whole world. They are loved by almost all the generations. Woody fragrances are easy to adapt and comfortable to wear. Oriental fragrances are strongest as compared to other fragrances. It includes rich undertones and sensual overtones that make it a heavy blend.

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Organic perfumes are completely natural fragrances, free from harmful chemical ingredients and toxic synthetics. With the growing threat of global warming, use of artificial oils in making of perfumes has almost come to a halt. Most perfume manufacturers are nowadays looking towards developing organic perfumes that do not add to global warming. Using organic perfumes is not only environmentally friendly but also proves to be skin friendly. Use of organic perfumes generates no skin rashes or harmful skin diseases.

Plants extracts are a primary ingredient in making organic perfumes, as they contain essential oils and fragrance compounds. It is generally seen that plants have more than one source of providing fragrances, as in the case of the coriander leaves, the mid-air portion, and their seeds have completely distinct smells.

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There is a well known fact that sense of smell has much longer lasting memories as compared to name or face of a person. Relishing this fact, fragrance is used as a luxury personal.

Perfumes, the word is meant to describe woman’s fancy. Mens too indulge in perfumes and fragrances as much as woman, so a stronger word to describe the ruggedness of man evolved was Mens cologne. Colognes are also known as EDT (Eau De Toilette). They are much stronger than womens perfume. They just not conceal body odor but also keep you fresh and attractive whole time. They are the most concentrated and longest-lasting form of mens fragrance.

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The suspense action Hollywood flick “The Thomas Crown Affair”, which was released to movie houses in 1999 starring Pierce Brosnan, would never be effective if not for the wardrobe and costumes used. The work can be credited to well known fashion house Michael Kors. Tagged for its minimalist styles of designs, the fashion company worked its clothing within the styles of traditional sportswear. The basic Michael Kors clothes exude strong sexuality, accentuating and highlighting the tone of the gym-fit bodies.

He was originally a top designer for a sportswear line for women and was a sales assistant for Lothar’s in New York from 1977 to 1978. In 1981, he made and launched his own women’s sportswear label and in 1990 introduced his own budget priced menswear line.

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Once princess of Wales, Lady Diana said, “A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.” Her words are true and carry so much weight. Mother’s day is approaching which gives you a golden opportunity to express your feelings for your dear Mom.

She is the one who takes so many pains for you but never complains. She cares for you and does all the small and big things for you day in and day out. Now it’s time to pamper her! Show your mom how much you love her with a special gift. The best thing to do for her is getting a right gift for mother’s day.

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Surely, you have heard the popular phrase, “Stop and smell the roses”, typically this means you should take it easy, slow down, and enjoy the pleasures in life before they pass you by. When you are walking through a flower garden or someone gives you a beautiful bouquet of flowers, what is the first thing you do? Unconsciously without even being aware of it, you smell them. Many of us love the smell of flowers and when we purchase our own flowers, we do so because we enjoy the smell. This is how perfume developers entice us to buy their particular fragrances; by using the flower smells we love the most.

Perhaps, you didn’t know, but flowers are a very important aspect in any fragrance. Perfumes are developed using many different sources such as bark, fruits, grasses, herbs, tobacco, wood, leather, chocolate, and resins. While perfumes are made of any mixture of the preceding things, the fragrance is formed by use of a flower. Every flower type has a scent to its own and can affect perfumes in different manners. To get technical, one flower can give out many different smells and aromas. A good example of this is the rose, while in general roses typically smell the exact same, the different varieties each have a unique smell, even if it various only slightly from the others.

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What do you do after you get out of the bed in morning? Repeat the same boring daily routine. Must be fed up! The effectiveness of your daily routine does not depend on maintaining a particular time. Rather, it depends on doing it at the same time on a regular basis. Taking a bath is, of course, a must. Now you can make your bath more relaxing by adding perfumes, shower gels, candles, brushes or colognes to your bath accessories. All these can collectively be called Bath and body fragrances. Using either of these items gives a long lasting effect. It not only boosts your level of confidence but lasts throughout the day, keeping you fresh as a daisy!

Bath and Body Skincare is simply sublime or exotic, and is inspired by nature. These fragrances are crafted by perfumes and a variety of cologne sprays. The fragrance you discover after its use is as unique as you are. Each of these perfumes, shower gels, candles, brushes and colognes are inspired by flowers, herbs, and botanical extracts. They are created with a correct blend of natural substances for the skin, without any chemicals. These fragrances create a leisurely bath that helps in cleaning, hydrating and conditioning your skin. One can use shower gels, add incense candles or use soft bristled brushes that work as a tool for massaging your body with luxurious, rich aromas.

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