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How To Make Perfume

Melissa439 — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:14:00 -0500

The price of perfume these days is pretty steep. For a bottle of a popular perfume by Ralph Lauren or Chanel, you can expect to pay anywhere from $50-$100. This price is pretty high for a scent that is not even unique! For a whole lot less money and a few ingredients, you can make your own customized perfume and monitor what goes into it as well.

The basic formula for perfume is 15% to 30% essential oil, 70% to 80% of pure grain alcohol, such as vodka, and 5% of distilled or bottled spring water. Essential oil can be replaced with fragrance oil for a cheaper quality and price perfume. Essential oil can easily be found in a craft store or health food store. Store your perfume in a small glass or plastic container. You can buy a container with a sprayer at almost any local craft store. You might also be able to find vintage perfume bottles at thrift stores or flea markets.

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How To Apply Perfume

Victoria59 — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:42:00 -0500

None of us femmes want to be like the woman we passed on the street the other day; she was wearing so much perfume that you had to stop and take a few deep breaths before continuing on. Don't worry--it is possible to wear perfume and not induce others around you to wear gas masks. Here are some basic tips to follow when applying perfume, as well as making it last:

Whether it be a solid, spray, or lotion, apply your perfume before you put on any clothing or jewelry. Some fragrances will leave permanent stains on fabrics, metals, and pearls.
Apply perfume lightly to the body's pulse points: Wrists, base of the throat, behind the ear lobes, the bend in your elbows, and between the breasts.
Do not dab your wrists together after applying perfume--this breaks down the scent.

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How To Apply Cologne

Sharon423 — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:50:00 -0500

Cologne is an item commonly found in most medicine cabinets alongside toothpaste and aspirin. Even though it is a frequently purchased item, some consumers are still confused about what brand of cologne to buy and how to apply it. Before purchasing cologne, make sure you have picked a scent that suits you. Don't simply rely on suggestions from friends. What works for one individual, might not work for another. Keep in mind that the intensity of a scent changes in response to your body heat. So, consider changing your cologne with the season just as you do with your wardrobe. Another helpful hint is to sample cologne before purchasing it. Stop by the fragrance counter at your local department store and sample different brands. Come back on a future visit to actually purchase your cologne. After leaving the store, you might realize that you are not quite as fond of a cologne as you were when you were in close proximity to scents from dozens of other brands and