By Alicia Bodine
Storing perfume improperly can cause it to lose some of its scent. If you are going to pay the high prices of buying perfume, you are going to want to make it last as long as possible. You will also want it to stay at its peak fragrance. Keep your lid on your perfume after each use. Fragrance can evaporate in to the air, so it is best to store it sealed. Replace your perfume in the box that ...
By Carole Vansickle
Gumamela is a type of hibiscus, and is a popular perfume scent because it is light, tropical and airy. You can make gumamela perfume using ingredients found in your home, along with items from a craft or natural foods store. Mix 1/4 cup of alcohol and 5 drops of gumamela hibiscus essential oil in the airtight bottle. Stir or shake thoroughly. The mixture of alcohol and gumamela oil must sit ...
By Katie Duzan
Cologne is an absolute necessity if scent is highly important. For some, cologne creates a scent that defines them. Others use the same cologne their whole life. Others feel more confident when wearing their favorite scented cologne. Whatever the reason, cologne is a big part of culture today. Without it, life wouldn't smell as good. However, cologne can be expensive, and that doesn't ...
By Pauline Gill
Perhaps someone has walked by and you've smelled a hint of perfume and wished you owned that scent. Perfumes can be a delight or a turn off if they are not applied correctly. Once you find a scent that works with your body chemistry, learn to apply it, so the scent lasts all day and others enjoy it, too. Here are a few tips on ways to wear perfume. Heat affects perfume, so applying ...
By Kimberly Kunaniec
Chances are, the woman in your life has a favorite type of perfume scent. On your next special occasion, try to pay attention to the fragrance. Some women prefer floral perfumes, while others like citrus or musky varieties. If there are perfume bottles out on her dresser or in the bathroom, take a look at the ones that are almost empty. It is likely that these are the ones she uses. A female ...
By Jenny Rae Armstrong
Have you ever wished for a perfume that smelled exactly like orange blossoms, or wanted to slather yourself in the scent of cinnamon? Commercial perfumes are expensive, and it can be difficult to find one that is exactly what you want. Luckily, creating custom perfumes has never been easier. This recipe is for actual perfume, instead of the eau de perfume or cologne most of us are used to, ...
By Barb Nefer
By applying your perfume modestly, you will ensure that your scent is enjoyed by those around you without overwhelming them. Apply the perfume before you get dressed and put on your jewelry. Otherwise, it might mark your clothing with noticeable stains and some types can also stain metals. Apply light dabs of the perfume to your pressure points, which include the insides of your ankles, the ...
By Nannette Richford
Although there are some techniques to creating a scent that will last all day, the most important factor is the perfume itself. Inexpensive mists with a light fragrance may appear highly scented when first applied, but the effect dissipates within an hour or two. If you use a few techniques to put on your perfume, though, you'll get the most out of your fragrance. Spritz or dab pulse points ...
By Christie Leman
Applying perfume properly allows the scent to last all day and keeps the wearer fresh and smelling great. Take a shower before applying perfume to remove oils and dirt from the skin. Perfume works best when applied to clean skin. While it is not necessary to use scented body wash, a body wash that is scented like your perfume will help layer the scent and make the perfume last longer. ...
By Alicia Bodine
The vanilla has a scent already so you will have to decide if you want to work with the vanilla scent and add to it or use the vitamin which has no added scent. Create your custom perfume by combining the essential oils that you prefer. You may end up finding several combinations that you like. If so, you can make a few different bottles of perfume. If you aren't sure if two scents ...