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Fragrances

Know the difference between perfume, cologne and toilet water.

Perfume is the strongest and purest form of the fragrance. It is created from fragrant oils, preservatives and alcohol. The oils, which create the scent are extracted from fruits, flowers, and spices. Perfume is the most expensive form of fragrance.

Toilet water is a watered down version of the perfume. Toilet water consists of a higher level of alcohol which does not affect the actual scent, but it does not last as long as perfume. Because of the high level of alcohol, toilet water can be applied more freely and will create a cool refreshing sensation.

Cologne is basically the same as toilet water, but it is usually limited to just citrus and floral bases.

Perfume should not be sprayed directly on any fabric. You should apply your sent before getting dressed. Not only does perfume often stain fabric, but the fragrance will be difficult to remove from the article of clothing.

All of your toiletries (soaps, bath oil, body lotion, dusting powder, shampoo, body splash, cologne, perfume) should be the same fragrance. Conflicting scents can produce an unpleasant odor.

Your fragrance should fluctuate with the seasons with wearing the heavier scents for winter and light weight floral scents for summer.

Your perfume should be stored in a sealed bottle in a cool, dark place. Since perfume is largely made up of alcohol, it has to be stored carefully so it does not evaporate.

Only test one perfume at a time. Too many scents can confuse your nose and may result in a wrong decision.

When wearing pearls, try and avoid applying perfume to any area that will contact them. Both real and faux pearls tend to get stained and turn yellow when they come in contact with perfume.

Your body chemistry has a lot to do with the scent that a perfume projects. Experiment with different perfumes to see which scent is the most becoming to you.