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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:
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5) 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.
6) 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.
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