Choosing a fragrance that’s right for your budget
Fashion News
by Kim | on November 10th, 2009 |
What one thing can make you feel fashionable, fabulous, sexy, uplifted, happy, positive AND confident? According to Rochelle Bloom, President of The Fragrance Foundation, the answer is a great fragrance . Here are tips and hints fromThe Fragrance Foundation on how to indulge, enjoy and pamper yourself with fragrances without breaking the bank:
2. Use a form you can afford. We can all afford some version of fragrance.
- Perfume $$$$ – Top of the top, pure and true, perfume (parfum) has the highest concentration of pure fragrance and is therefore the most intense form of fragrance. You need no more than a drop or two on pulse points – wrists, behind your knees and in the crooks of your elbows, throat and neck. Stored correctly in a cool place, perfume will give long-lasting pleasure.
- Eau de Parfum $$$ — Eau de Parfum is a slightly less intense concentration than perfume and can be used a bit more generously.
- Eau de Toilette $$ – Light but relatively lasting, eau de toilette can be splashed or sprayed on liberally. It’s one of the most popular forms of fragrance.
- Layering $ – If Perfume or Eau de Parfum is still a stretch, then consider all the scented options that can be used to “layer” fragrance, which simply means using one on top of another of the same fragrance, as a great way to make sure your favorite scent stays with you throughout the day. French-milled soap, exhilarating shower gels, soothing bath oils. Velvety, moisturizing body creams. Lightly smoothing body lotions.
3. Apply it correctly. — Always apply fragrance directly on skin. Why? Fragrance can stain clothing. Fabric can alter the aroma of your fragrance. The oils and alcohol can be damaging to some jewelry, especially pearls.
Now don’t you smell fashionable, fabulous, sexy, uplifted, happy, positive AND confident!!!
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