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 The world
knows a wide assortment of fragrances every one having its admirer. Some women
prefer strong perfume while the others p[t for tender and weaker scents.
Everyne has their favourite fragrance to adore and purchase regularly to win
love and acknowledge for many years. However, the market analysts state that
three groups of perfume dominate in the segment of fragrances by the most
popular and reputed scents as chypre, aldehyde and oriental. And why is there
the affection towards perfume?
Some time
back in the past
Fragrances have
been used long before the distillation plant was invented, one of attributes to
create perfume as we know it today. Preliminary various essences incense and water-based
tinctures were used to do scent. They were never known for long-lasting aroma
and stability which made people using them purchase incenses in huge volume. The
Middle Ages came which is called by historians as the dark period since the
epoch was known for the idea of the body scent not «disturbed» with any other
aromas. Taking into account the willing to ignore washing and bathing regularly
which was not compulsory, the scents in Europe
was impressive and rather strong. In the 17th century various
perfumed means were invented to adopt at the court of the French King, Louis XIV
aka the Sun King. Nevertheless, in view of the strong habits or any other reasons
the court was never troubled to take a bath, and thus, the scents were made
strong to block the real «odor» of dirty body. Fashion historians suppose that this
is because the tendency to stronger scents occurred. In the 21st century
strong perfume includes fragrances based on chypre, oriental scents and
aldehyde perfume.
Chypre-based
fragrances
This class
of perfume in the world practice of perfumery is called after the cypress aroma.
The forefather of this group of scents appears to be the «Chypre» by Coty which
became the symbol of perfumes where the fresh citric note with the traces of
oak moss and patchouli dominates over others. Many wrongly believe that the
name of the scent is called after the word «Chypre» as «Cyprus». That’s
wrong and actually, as the fashion historians state, the scents were
preliminary associated with trees growing in the Mediterranean,
and thus were called «Chypre», the French name of cypress the shore is dotted
with. Among the most reputed chypre scents are such great fragrances as
«Mitsouko» by Guerlain, «Donna» by Trussardi and «Miss Dior» by Dior.
Oriental fragrances
This group of
scents is known for the popular seductive scents that remind of Persia, exotic
flowers, tars, spice, balms and others. The most acknowledged fragrances of
this group are «Must» by Cartier, «Coco Mademoiselle» by Chanel, «Shalimar» by
Guerlain and «Opium» by YSL.
Aldehyde
fragrances
Perfumes
with the stable, heavy fatty scent refer to this group. This group is unique since
along with the natural ingredients the synthetic components are used. First known
fragrances with aldehyde scent are the unisex «Jicky» by Guerlain and the
really women’s fragrance «Chanel №5» by Chanel. The latter became reputed and
popular thanks to the massively promoted ad campaign the image of which were
Marilyn Monroe, Ali MacGraw, Candice Bergen, Lauren Hutton, Jean Shrimpton,
Catherine Deneuve, Carole Bouquet, Estella Warren and Nicole Kidman at
different period of time.
The fame of
such fragrances can be explained with featuring of the famous women who
advertised the perfume, though it is hard to believe since women are
experienced enough in scents and choose the best offered at the market of
perfumery.
How to use
strong fragrances
In the 21st
century women often prefer using quiet and light scents based on flowers and
fresh notes of ozone which do not disturb and divert from work process. Moreover,
one of advantages of light perfume is that it does not irritate the sense of
colleagues to wok closely. However, stylist recommend strong fragrances to wear
for evening outs for some reasons. They are stable, the sense of smell of the
partners is slightly dull after a pair of glasses of champagne and he risks
ignoring the seductive and stirring aroma. Moreover, the elegant and expensive
clothing requires appropriate accessories and evening perfume.
When choosing
strong perfume the sense of smell should work first of all to avoid headache.Such perfume
is expensive and it depends on the costing raw material and recognizable brand.The
fragrances launched lately of this group include «J'adore» by Dior and «212
Sexy» by Carolina Herrera.
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