To preserve the integrity of your fragrance and also ensure it lasts longer on your skin , spritz both wrists lightly, let the liquid sink in, and then do absolutely nothing at all, says Kurkdjian.
Surprisingly, the best place to store fragrance is the box it originally came in, and at room temperature or 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Of course, if you mist on your signature scent daily, a large 6.
Assuming it has a screw cap or stopper, you can always decant the liquid into smaller vials or tuck your half-empty fragrances in the fridge to maintain their bloom, he says. And while some of the best perfumers have used a blend of natural and synthetic molecules since the late 19th century, nowadays, chemical creations are tightly controlled and tested for safety by health organizations, including the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials RIFM in the U.
One of the best things about my new role as a content creator is that I am getting so much exposure to products and brands I had never come across before. Recently, and more specifically, I have been introduced to several luxury niche fragrance houses and I wanted to share these with you too.
And so, as I sit here on a flight from New York to London, it got me thinking about why wearing perfume is important and why it plays such a large role in everyday life. You see to me, fragrance is just like any other accessory to an outfit — just like a scarf, necklace or pair of earrings. Fragrance is the most intimate way of sharing a little bit about your inner most thoughts and character.
We are constantly offered inspiration on fashion trends and wardrobe tips, and whilst those are definitely useful, what about tips on finding a scent that leaves a long-lasting aesthetic impression to all those that engage with you? Of course, this is only my own personal opinion but to me no other accessory can leave such a mark.
The Aromatherapy Factor : Perfumes are essentially a blend of complementary ingredients and essential oils, whether they be citrus, floral, woody or musky amongst many others notes. Different essential oils have different therapeutic effects on different people. They serve to calm the mind and relax the body. I know that for me personally, I always use an essential oil on my pressure points right before I fall asleep.
I find that the scent of eucalyptus acts as a great stress reliever and helps put me to sleep. Confidence : Going back to my time in the corporate world, I religiously carried a bottle of perfume with me, and would generally spray it before each meeting. It was a habit I had picked up back from my days of working at a perfumery, where we were encouraged to top up our fragrances throughout the day to ensure we are practicing what we preach.
It was always such a huge confidence booster for me and made me feel the part. And so, along with a smart suit, manicured nails and groomed hair, a scent that leaves an impact is a must for me. Attractiveness : my previous point leads on to this. To me, I feel that confidence is far more attractive than physical looks. In fact, it is the confidence of either a man or a woman that I remember more than how well her makeup is done — she could very well be wearing none at all.
With this in mind, it is only natural that if perfume is boosting your confidence, you are likely going to increase your attractiveness.
Leaving a lasting impression: Which brings me to my next point. If you are feeling confident and therefore attractive, then naturally you will leave a lasting impression. Remember that we are all born with five senses of scent, sight, taste, sound and touch. Scent and sight are going to be the very first impression someone may have of you, but it will likely be scent that leaves a lasting impression.
Memories and Thoughts : This is another point I will come back to a little further down, but we associate much of what we experience through our five senses with a certain place, time, person or occasion. I only wore it for that occasion as it is not my everyday fragrance so to this day, that scent takes me back to the best day of my life.
And just like one might associate scents with events, we most certainly associate them with people. Therefore, their presence in a perfume plays a secondary role to other reasons why we wear perfumes. Second, there is a strong connection between fragrances and memory. For instance, we may be somewhere shopping and smell something from a nearby bakery that reminds us of something our Mother made for us when we where little - like chocolaty brownies, or a homemade raspberry pie.
Then, we find a perfume or lotion that smells like chocolate and raspberries and instantly feel at home with that fragrance.
The same goes for hundreds of other scents out there that connects us with warm, positive memories - such as the smell of a husband's or boyfriend's cologne on their sweater, the smell of particular holidays, the smell of rain or snow, and so on. Connecting ourselves to these memories through easily obtainable fragrances makes us happy. Third, we all need escape.
Whether we're tired Mom's, teenagers, Grandmother's, working Mothers, or stressed Husbands, we all need a place of escape and that escape is often found in a bath, shower, or massage with the use of fragrances. Therapeutic or not, fragrances can take us to a place of calm and serenity.
They can rejuvenate our minds and energize our senses. When we surround ourselves with a fragrance we like, we are in essence, placing ourselves in a protective bubble that minimizes the stress of everyday.
We are instantly comfortable. Lastly, and maybe even the biggest reason we wear fragrances, is to show off our individuality. With so many fragrances to choose from out there a person can truly be original in what they decide to fragrance themselves with. They can change the way they smell to match their mood, the occasion, or anything they like. One day they can smell like pomegranate and the next day, as their preference changes, they can smell like roses and musk. The ability to have this kind of individuality through scent directly influences our confidence and self-esteem.
The ability of a fragrance to make us feel like desired beings, connect us with memories, help us to escape and help us show individuality is phenomenal.
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