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Differences between Perfume and Perfume Oils
By: Criss White
The history of perfume
oils dates back to ancient Egypt when these fine scented
oils were presented to royalty as gifts. In modern
times, however, when the word "perfume" is said, most
people think of department store fragrances, which
consist mainly of the concentrated oil and alcohol
solution. Nevertheless, as more and more people are
finding out about them, perfume oils are experiencing
great popularity.
Here are some interesting
facts about perfume oils:
Strength of
smell - Perfume oils are highly concentrated and up
to ten times more concentrated than department store
perfumes. This quality allows oils to last longer than
their eau de perfume counterparts.
Alcohol - Perfumes have alcohol in them, which
creates different smell effects. Most body oils use
carrier oils like jojoba or grapeseed oil in place of
alcohol. In some fragrances, the smell can change as the
alcohol evaporates different scent notes through time.
With oils, the scent is more constant.
Price - A noticeable difference between perfumes
and perfume oils is price. Perfumes have a very high
markup and great profit margins, which is perhaps why
many celebrities have embarked on the trend of creating
their own perfumes and colognes. Perfume oils can be
sold very cheaply, or even more expensively than the
perfumes, depending on how they are positioned in the
market.
Body chemistry - Just because
a perfume or cologne smells good on you, doesn't mean
that the oil version will. Perfumes only have a small
percentage of oil, so they are quite different than pure
body oils. This interaction between the fragrance and
your body may produce a different scent perception
altogether.
Packaging - Clearly,
department store perfumes are very nicely packaged and
thus make great gifts for friends and family. Many
perfume oils are sold in less attractive containers,
which is part of the reason for their lower price.
Uses - Perfumes are only intended for
use on the body, but perfume oils can be used to create
a variety of scented products, like soap, candles, bath
oils, air fresheners, and many other types of scented
products. Be aware that there are different types of
fragrance oils and that pure uncut oils are not safe for
use on the skin.
In summary, whether you choose
to use perfume oils or not will depend on the factors
above. Try out a small sample first and who knows, you
might just discover a delightful new product to add to
your personal inventory.
Criss White is a
professional web writer on baby and new mother topics
for baby and pregnancy websites. See Body
perfume oils(www.bestperfumeoils.com) and Designer Perfume Oils
(www.mybabyshowerfavors.com/perfume) for more perfume
oil information and supplies.
Article Source: http://www.articleavenue.com
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