Perfume 101: Get it right for ...
Perfume has three notes. The top note, middle note, and base note. The top note is the initial note that lasts for about five minutes. Ever tried on a perfume and loved it but then an hour later while your sitting across from your hot date, you realize that you smell like the women at church? Blame the top note for this. The middle and base notes show up to further ruin the date about 15 minutes later which mean that you will not be getting a phone call. To avoid this try on perfume and leave it on for 15 minutes. Do not stay in the same area or store where you originally tried it on to avoid confusion. Roll or the spray the perfume on the warmest parts of your body like your neck, wrists, the back of your ear, inside the elbow, and behind your knees. Not right after shaving of course. The secret to making perfume last longer is to use it on conditioned skin. Skin should be oiled before use. Baby oil is awesome! Layer the perfume over matching body cream or body wash for a lasting effect.<br />Eau de Colognes: The least concentrated. Contains about 3% of perfume oil. Lasts about an hour.<br /><br />Eau de Toilette: Contains 3-8% of perfume oil and lasts about two hours. Best for summer.<br /><br />Eau de Parfum: Not to heavy or not to light. Just perfect. Lasts for six to 8 hours.<br /><br />Parfum: Potent! I love this stuff. Perfect for a day out shopping, a date, or for evening wear. Worried about offending others? Don't pick a stinky perfume and don't spray around others. Wait fifteen minutes and then leave the house.<br /><br /><br /><br />Want to try a new perfume and in a hurry? Go to a Perfumania or Sephora and tell them your favorite perfume. They will be able to recommend something based on the notes from your current perfume.<br /><br />My favorite perfume is Hanae Mori Butterfly. FYI: I wear both Eau de Parfum and Parfum. I got hooked on it as an employee at Sephora. The rep showed it to me and now I buy it all the time!<br /><br />They say:<br /><br />Hanae Mori, the great lady of Japanese fashion and Parisian haute couture, introduced this fragrance in 1996 and the subtle composition of scents make it unlike any other. The fragrance is a rare blend of berries and flowers, with a distinctive tone of strawberries and almond, giving an impression of vanilla. The bottle's top is distinctly made from glass, a first for any fragrance. The top represents the beauty and delicate shape of a butterfly with folded wings. <br /><br />Notes: Strawberries, Bilberries, Black Currant, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Almond, Praline.<br /><br />Style: Spontaneous. Modern. Festive.<br /><br />(Source: sephora.com)<br /><br />I say, when I wear this I feel absolutely IRRESISTABLE! This perfume is feminine, exotic, sexy, sweet, romantic, powerful but soft. I always get compliments when I wear this. I haven't found one person that doesn't like it. When asked what I'm wearing I always say, "this is the perfume that will make someone fall in love". My friend told me she kept sniffing her bed. I'd already left three days before.<br /><br />If you do try this one and you love it, you can also try Lolita Lempicka. These all have the same woody oriental notes. I didn't love it but tons of people purchased it when I was at Sephora. Maybe I just love Hanae Mori to much or I really couldn't smell it in Sephora. I'm going to give it another shot. You can also try Calvin Klein Euphoria which I liked, Prada, Givenchy Organza, Dior Hypnotic Poison, etc. Go to sephora.com and they will give you more recommendations based on the woody oriental notes.<br /><br />My next favorite is Marc Jacobs Daisy. I'm going to rock this in the summer. Obviously, the notes are floral. Hence the name "daisy". It smells fresh and the packaging is really cute. They have a solid perfume ring that sells for $30.00 which is adorable. I gave them to my friends for christmas. Enjoy! Both perfumes can be purchased at Sephora or sephora.com.<br /><br /><br /><em>Love always,</em><br /><br />BJ
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