The secret of a good perfume

Although it is hard to believe, the origin of perfume goes back to the Stone Age. The men of the time burned aromatic woods to please with smoke (per fumum) to their deities, hence the origin of the word perfume

However, the manufacture of perfumes for human use goes back to ancient Egypt, where the first perfumers craft managed to extract natural flavors of the most varied types, use of these exquisite fragrances was limited only to a select group of people who could give afford to use them. So time passed, and the perfume industry underwent many transformations up to industrial production today, both men and women can have a variety of options.
The use of perfume is a very important detail in our grooming is part of our attire and the image we project, is responsible for adding a unique and personal touch, and this is because the way a perfume smells you, will not be repeated in another, as when in contact with skin, causes a different response in each body.
If you care to use any perfume, are giving an image of a person who cares and cares for herself. Use a perfume is not just for the pleasure of those around us, but for himself: it is a delight to enjoy these fragrances smell good always make you feel better about yourself and will project enhanced security.
Perfume is a mixture of aromatic essential oils obtained by distillation of flowers, plants, wood and herbs, alcohol and a fixer, which together provide a pleasant and lasting aroma in our body.
According to the essence of which is made perfume, we can identify three main groups:
Wood is rustic and charming, are based on odor of wood such as birch, cedar, cypress, pine, sandalwood and other scents such as snuff, chamomile and verbena.
Fresh: they are clean, vibrant and natural, this family bursting with ripe fruit aromas, notes of herbs (lavender, lemon balm, aloe, rosemary, thyme, marjoram), sour (orange, lemon, tangerine), algae and lichens (moss , seaweed), spices (cardamom, coriander, cloves), grains and seeds (anise, dill), bark and roots (cinnamon, ginger, vetiver), balsams and resins (frankincense, myrrh).
East: the passion and sensuality is present in these fragrances are strong and thick, are made from substances such as vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli.
Now, we see that as the concentration of aromatic essences, fragrances are classified as:
Extract or perfume: it is the highest concentration usually present in small packages and just simply applying a few drops to stay longer fragrant. They are the most expensive.
Water Perfume (Eau de Parfum): the concentration of aromatic essences is between 10 and 19% diluted alcohol. Your fragrance can last up to 7 hours.
Toilet Water (Eau de Toilette): the concentration of aromatic essences is between 5 and 10% diluted alcohol. Your fragrance can last 3 to 5 hours.
Cologne (Eau de Cologne): the concentration of aromatic essences is between 3 and 5% diluted in alcohol and water. The aroma lasts approximately 3 hours.
Cologne is a very light perfume, aromatic essences concentration is between 1 and 3%, is widely used by people who like to apply large quantities, but the aroma does not last more than 2 hours.
Here are some general tips on how to choose, implement and take care of your perfume:
Just try to choose between 3 perfumes, no more, because your nose will eventually become saturated and you will not notice the differences of each.
The best way to experience the aroma is a little spray in the air and feel it.
Do not buy fragrances that are fashionable, test and select the one you identify yourself and you like.
The amount you apply is very important because if you spend, instead of pleasing might cause the opposite effect.
For greater effect applies the perfume where more heat: wrists, earlobes, chest, neck, behind the knees, this will activate and the fragrance last longer.
Store your perfume in a cool, dry is not altered.
I invite you today that if the use of a perfume is not part of your daily grooming, try to include it, I assure you you will not regret it, a fragrance can make you feel a renewed person.