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In the last post, you read about the difference between Parfum, EDP, EDT, EDC & Deodorant, and the types of Fragrance Notes. Read on to know more about perfumes… The correct way of applying perfume – Generally, experts consider three methods most effective when applying perfumes: 1. Spraying on pulse points: Certain points of the body that generate heat will help release the maximum scent of your perfume. Typically, these pulse points are: Behind the ears Hollow of the throat Inner side of the elbows Inside the wrists (Do not rub your wrists together after application) Cleavage area Behind the knees and the ankles 2. Spraying in the air: You need to spray the perfume lightly in the air and just walk into that area, allowing the scent to diffuse evenly over your body. The best way to spray it in the air is to start from the floor and continue spraying in a straight line above your shoulder before walking into that space. But, according to some, this method can lead to wastage of perfume as the fragrance collects on the floor. Also, it’ll work better if you try it with deodorant sprays rather than perfumes. 3. Layering with similar products: Layering perfumes is the process of using products from the same fragrance line together in such a way [...]
Everyone wants to smell like a dream and many products in the market will promise to fulfill your desire. But, does the fragrance really last you long or vanish within seconds of spraying? Do you ever get stuck with an answer when anyone asks you ‘What perfume are you wearing today?’ Are you still in search of your signature scent? Well, whatever stage of discovering perfumes you are at, you might want to keep these tips in mind to make an informed choice the next time you buy a bottle of fragrance. Difference between Parfum, EDP, EDT, EDC & Deodorant Perfume extract consists of strong aromatic oil. Alcohol or water is usually added to dilute it, else the scent can get overpowering. It is this concentration of pure perfume oil to the amount of alcohol in the blend that creates the different types of perfumes. The higher the concentration of perfume oil, the longer the scent lasts. The % by volume that you see on the bottles is the amount of alcohol that is in the fragrance blend. Perfume (Parfum) – This consists of maximum concentration of perfume essence, i.e. 15-30% and is the strongest fragrance available. You can just dab a little amount and the scent will linger for up to 6 hours. But, pure perfumes are usually very [...]
