Until recently, men did not give much importance to the use of perfumes. Perhaps it was because of the price or lack of knowledge in the choice. Fortunately, this has changed and it is clear that there is a greater interest in perfumes. However, some of you often find yourself having trouble choosing one and today I give you 4 tricks to choose the perfect perfume.
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One of the most common mistakes people make in men’s cosmetics is confusing the terms perfume and cologne. On many occasions I have heard: “I just bought the latest Diesel cologne”, when in reality it is a perfume. What differentiates one from the other is the amount of essence that each one contains and therefore the duration.
Categories
- Eau de Toilette: It is very soft and has around 4 to 8% perfume essence. They usually last 8 hours.
- Eau de Cologne: Contains an average perfume essence of 3%.
- Eau de Parfum: It is composed between 8 and 16% of perfume essence. It usually has a fixation of a maximum of 12 hours. But it depends on the concentration of the substance. More marked and a much more lasting perfume.
Olfactory families
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Woody: They are the mixtures of wood that result in sweet and dry aromas. We can find hints of cinnamon, tobacco and spicy. In this group we find the most common notes: pine, oakmoss, amber, agarwood, juniper, birch, sandalwood, leather and tobacco.
Aromatics: Citrus aromas that are mixed, such as flowers and tangerines, lavender and oriental spices.
Citrus: Light and striking fragrances. They are perfect to wear during the week and those of us who live in hot places. We find notes like: orange, lemon and a little wood. In addition to bergamot and mandarin.
Flower: Mixed branches of Jasmine, gardenias, roses and other flowers. They can be found in their purest form or with oriental touches. The raw material for these products is extracted from plants or even synthetically. Its notes are exceptional: rose, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley or violet.
Fresh: With marine notes. A portmanteau of citrus notes with natural, grassy, and green leaves: orange blossom, grapefruit, basil, and mint.
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Fruity: Mixture notes between peaches, strawberries and citrus notes. They have sweeter tones, which give lightness and freshness: rose, jasmine, apple, plum, pear.
East: Hot and spicy notes: Vanilla, cinnamon and orchids: Cinnamon, vanilla, amber, anise, ginger and nutmeg.
4 tricks to choose a good perfume
1. Test: Avoid errors in purchases. Wait a bit in the store so that the perfume evaporates a bit and you can smell the final aroma and thus choose the product that you really want.
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2. Do not buy the perfume because your friend uses it: You are different people. Never base the purchase of a perfume on someone else’s choice.
3. Where to apply the perfume? The ideal place to apply the perfume is in the areas of the body that are hottest. These areas are where the sweat glands are located. Wrists, armpits, thighs, …
4. Where to keep the perfume? Avoid direct sunlight and do not subject the bottle to extreme temperatures. Store them in hunts in an area that does not get direct sunlight. As a general rule, the life of each perfume is 3 years, so you should know when to get rid of it: change of color, aroma, …
And how do you choose a perfume?
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