How To Make The Best Buy of Perfume?

The importance of perfume has been realized a very long time ago. Its birth can be dated back to the early Egyptians era when it was being used for religious ceremonies and love making preparations. Nowadays, perfumes have virtually become a bare essential in our society and they are being used in all walks of life. The use of perfumes adds zing to the occasions as they are considered to be one of the most luxurious and sensuous accessories in the modern society.

When it comes to the use of perfume as an essential part of body accessories, they are numerous brands available in the market that one can choose from. However, the choice of a particular brand largely depends on the social stratum of a person. These days, the use of designers` fragrance is a rage in the market and everyone wants to use a specific brand of fragrance which is not only well-known but also stands out in terms of smell.

Some facts about perfumes:

Generally, the fragrance of perfumes last longer for people who have an oily skin. This is because their oily skin has more natural moisture content that holds the fragrance. On the other hand, dry skin has less natural moisture content and, hence it fails to hold the fragrance for a longer period of time.

Admired perfumes for men range from citrus, spicy, woodsy, leathery and while they are designed in a controlled environment, the same for the women are designed for primal senses with the combination of subtleness and refinement. Perfumes for women can be found in different wonderful themes such as floral like roses, jasmine, fruity like citrus or orange blossoms, oriental like mix of spices, amber and so on.

Perfumes are worn by both men and women to display their individual personality. However, what smells wonderful on your friend might not suit your body temperament. Hence, while buying a designer perfume, bear the following dos and don`ts in mind:

How to try:

When you want to try new fragrance for its chemical reaction, try it on your body and not on an object, say on the perfume bottle cap or a piece of cardboard. If you experience any irritation on your skin, take it for granted that the chemical components of the fragrance are not suitable for your skin tone and texture and its use could be harmful for you.

No two-timing, please:

Buyers are often found to be trying different perfume fragrances at the same time. Do not use three or four fragrances at a time as it affects your sensory reflections leading to confusion relating to the choice of a particular fragrance. So, the chances are you will fail to pick that perfect perfume which would be suitable for your skin tone.

Samples:

Always try to use sample perfume bottles if it is possible for you to get one. They are extremely ideal for you to understand the ultimate effect on your body. Incase you find them suitable or otherwise, you are in a situation to make a choice accordingly.

Designer perfume outlet:

The best way and place to buy a perfume is to drop at a designer perfume outlet where you can pick your favorite designer perfumes. It helps you to take the right decision as you have a wide-range of choices to pick from. Besides, perfumes purchased from a designer perfume outlet tend to live up to your expectation. They could cost you a bit more, but you can feel the difference as you impress people with the unique smell. This is when you feel that your spending is worth it.

Source : Essence of Perfume

Hantu Minyak Wangi

Cinta Dynas pada wangian berputik tatkala menerima pemberian daripada seseorang peminat rahsia ketika usianya 14 tahun. Selepas sedekad, cintanya tetap mekar.

DENGAN hanya satu semburan, mampu menceriakan mood yang suram, menghilangkan stres dan tekanan yang dihadapi.
Malah, haruman juga boleh menjadi tarikan pertama terhadap anda dan perkara yang paling diingati.
Bagi model, pelakon dan pengacara, Wan Intan Edrinas Wan Mokhtar atau lebih dikenali sebagai Dynas, 25 'cintanya' terhadap minyak wangi mekar sejak di bangku sekolah menengah.
"Ketika itu saya berusia 14 tahun dan mendapat sebotol minyak wangi, Cool Water Davidoff daripada seorang peminat rahsia.
"Itulah minyak wangi pertama yang saya terima." "Seperti yang kita tahu, harga sebotol minyak wangi bukan murah, sebab itu saya teringat hingga kini," kata Dynas ketika ditemui Kosmo! baru-baru ini.
Hadiah pertama itu telah memberikan impak yang besar dalam kehidupannya.
"Mula-mula saya ingat hanya golongan dewasa yang dibenarkan memakai minyak wangi.
"Tetapi masa saya menerima botol pertama itu, barulah saya sedar bahawa terdapat wangian yang boleh dipakai oleh mereka yang lebih muda," kata wanita tinggi lampai ini lagi.

Dynas memberitahu, minatnya terhadap minyak wangi turut dipengaruhi oleh rakan-rakan rapatnya.
"Adakalanya kami akan menghadiahkan minyak wangi kepada rakan-rakan sempena hari lahir mereka. Minyak wangi merupakan satu hadiah yang istimewa."
Dynas yang merupakan Duta Pesta dan Anugerah Wangian Sasa 2008 mengakui dirinya sebagai 'hantu' minyak wangi dengan kepelbagaian koleksi yang telah dikumpul sejak bertahun-tahun lamanya.
Dynas berkata, menjadi duta kepada produk barangan yang diminatinya sejak remaja merupakan satu penghargaan.
"Pesta dan anugerah ini memberi peluang kepada pengguna memilih minyak wangi yang dibahagikan kepada beberapa kategori.
"Di sini kita dapat melihat pasaran wangian dipengaruhi bukan sahaja daripada faktor haruman tetapi juga reka bentuk dan pakej, haruman lelaki dan wanita yang paling digemari ramai dan yang menjadi pilihan pasangan serta selebriti."
Beliau mengakui, terdapat puluhan botol minyak wangi pelbagai jenama tersusun rapi di atas meja soleknya.
Sejak menerima wangian pertama, sehingga kini, dia tidak pernah gagal membeli minyak wangi terbaru di pasaran.
"Setiap kali ada jualan murah atau apabila hampir dengan sambutan perayaan saya akan membeli haruman-haruman ini.
"Saya amat mudah dipengaruhi dengan bungkusan yang dihias indah terutama apabila ia mempunyai warna dan botol yang menarik," kata Dynas.
Dynas mengakui akan membeli wangian baru sungguh pun terdapat haruman di rumah yang masih belum digunakan.
Selain hobi, Dynas juga akan membeli minyak wangi untuk menggembirakan hatinya atau apabila mendapat berita buruk.
Di rumah pakai minyak wangi
Apakah faktor yang menyebabkan Dynas begitu menggemari minyak wangi?
"Minyak wangi mampu mewakili karakter dan personaliti setiap individu yang memakainya.
"Bagi saya, memakai minyak wangi adalah rutin yang wajib. Ia seperti memakai deodoran. Tanpanya, keadaan diri umpama tidak lengkap, keyakinan diri saya akan hilang."

Kata Dynas, badan yang harum juga memudahkan orang ramai mendekati diri seseorang.
"Terutamanya bagi seseorang selebriti atau mereka yang menjadi tumpuan, kita tidak mahu orang kata kita mempunyai masalah bau badan pula. Oleh yang demikian, adalah penting untuk memilih haruman yang betul-betul sesuai."
Wanita setinggi 170 sentimeter ini berkata, beliau akan memakai wangian walaupun berada di rumah.
Menggemari minyak wangi yang mempunyai haruman flora dengan ciri-ciri romantis dan manis, Dynas berkata, pilihannya itu memberikan perasaan paling sempurna melambangkan dirinya yang sebenar - bercita rasa muda.
"Sungguhpun telah berusia 25 tahun, namun perangai saya agak keanak-anakan. Itu yang menyebabkan saya sukakan haruman yang bagi sesetengah pihak sebagai 'tidak matang'.
"Saya tidak sukakan bauan yang terlalu eksotik atau menggoda dan sitrus. Bagi saya, bau flora adalah pilihan yang paling tepat."
Dalam pemilihan minyak wangi, Dynas tidak terburu-buru membeli sungguh pun tarikan utama tertumpu pada bentuk botol dan pembungkusan.
"Minyak wangi mempunyai reaksi yang berbeza bagi kulit setiap individu. Ia mungkin berbau enak kepada orang lain, tetapi tidak pada diri anda.
"Apabila saya ingin membeli suatu haruman, saya akan mencubanya terlebih dahulu selama setengah atau sejam. Apabila saya merasakan ia sesuai, barulah saya beli," katanya.
Apakah haruman kegemarannya?
"Daisy daripada Marc Jacob dan Gucci Rush daripada Gucci."
"Saya biasanya memakai haruman yang berbeza, bergantung pada acara yang dihadiri. Tetapi perkara terbaik pada Daisy ialah ia sesuai digunakan sama ada pada hari siang mahu pun malam.
"Satu lagi, baunya yang tahan lama."
Dynas menambah, Gucci Rush mampu menarik perhatian sesiapa sahaja yang berhampiran.
"Bau Gucci Rush tidak boleh dikesan serta-merta tetapi hanya selepas beberapa saat si pemakai melintas di hadapan anda.
"Disebabkan terlalu menyukainya, suami telah memberikan saya sebotol minyak wangi itu sebelum kami berkahwin," kata Dynas. Suaminya juga meminati botol minyak wangi.

Apakah bauan yang tidak dilupakan Dynas?
"Pastinya bau Boss Pure daripada Hugo Boss yang dipakai oleh suami. Beliau telah memakai bau itu sejak kami bertemu ketika saya mengacara Beat TV di Astro sehingga hari ini.
"Suami sangat cerewet dengan cologne yang dibeli, jika beliau sukakan satu bau, itulah yang akan dipakainya sepanjang masa," kata pemegang Diploma Komunikasi Massa dari Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) ini.
Dynas mempunyai tip kepada mereka yang ingin membeli minyak wangi.
"Jangan beli sesuatu hanya berdasarkan stail atau trend terbaru tetapi pada hakikatnya tidak sesuai dengan diri kita.
"Minyak wangi seharusnya menyerlahkan lagi personaliti kita, bukan menenggelamkannya. Pastikan anda mencubanya sebelum membeli."

Sumber : Ehoza

Most Commonly Asked Question About Perfume

How do I find my perfect perfume?

All perfume smells different on different people so to be sure that a perfume is right for you just try it! You should go to perfumeries and use a tester or obtain a sample preferably in the eau de toilette edition or other lower concentration editions. You should also live with the fragrance for a while to be sure because it will smell different at different times of the day and different occasions as well.

Why did a perfume I bought smell different when I was in the shop?

The atmosphere of most department stores and the other common places for buying fragrance are full of smells by definition so everything smells a bit different. But seriously, all perfume is affected by the environment in which it is experienced. This environment is made up of temperature, humidity and background smells. More importantly than this is the fact that each perfume has a different evaporation rate so the 'top note' that you smell in the store may be different from the 'middle note' that you experience later at home. So your best bet is to try just one fragrance and wear it for the rest of the day.

How long should a single application last?

That depends. Fragrances are made up of volatile ingredients which evaporate over time. As a fragrance is worn it goes through 3 distinct phases. The first of these is the top note and is made up of those ingredients that evaporate first because they are highly-volatile. Then comes the middle note (sometimes called the body or heart of the fragrance) which is made up of those ingredients that are not so volatile. Finally, you guessed it, you get the base or lower notes which are the foundation of the fragrance. These are the least volatile ingredients and hence the ones that last the longest. Good quality perfume will smell very similar through all of these stages but in all cases the length of time it takes to go through these depends on the ingredients.

Sometimes my perfume is too strong, can I do anything about this?

Well you could just put less on or buy a lower purity edition of the fragrance, an eau de toilette or splash if it is available. Alternatively, if you are feeling a little more adventurous, you could add an alcohol and water mix (about 10% distilled water to 90% alcohol). You might do this and put the resulting weaker fragrance in an atomiser to take with you in a handbag to refresh your fragrance throughout the day. This will not affect the smell at all, just dilute the perfume and hence the strength of it.

Should I try just one fragrance at a time?

If you are in a department store there will already be many different fragrances in the air and discerning any one without being affected by another will be difficult. You can also try more fragrances that are very different in one go than you can fragrances that are similar. For example, you could try two or three fresh fragrances and then find your ability to differentiate is impaired. But if you try a fresh fragrance or two and then move to oriental or floral you will still be able to judge them.

You will also find that heavier fragrances are more difficult to try as they tend to be stronger - so always start with light ones. And if you are testing them on your skin, put them as far apart as you can. Best to try a different one on each visit to the store!

Does perfume smell different on different people?

Yes it does. This is because different people have different skin conditions, body temperatures and even diets which can affect the way a fragrance might smell. Everyone has their own individual smell and this is mixed with the smell of the fragrance to make up the smell so you should really always try fragrance on your own skin to be sure (not on a paper tester). Unfortunately, this also means that if you smell a great perfume on someone else you might find it doesn't smell the same on you!

How should I wear perfume?

To answer this, one has to explain how fragrance works; all perfume contains a volatile liquid which evaporates on the skin during the course of its use. This process is facilitated by the heat of the body and the body is warmest where there is good blood circulation closest to the surface of the skin. Therefore, the warmer the skin that you dab the fragrance on the more effective this evaporation will be. That is the reason that the most popular locations are behind the ear, on the wrist and at the bend of your arm.

You can also spray your perfume in freshly washed hair but be careful that your shampoo or conditioner does not have too strong a fragrance itself or you might affect the harmony of the perfume. You could also spray it on clothes near the skin as well which sometimes improves the life of a single application. This works best on natural fibers but be careful if you like to wear different fragrances with the same coat as they may clash.

It's thought to help if you spray your fragrance on damp skin. This can be done after bathing or showering. Apply perfume to pulse points such as: neck, wrist, navel, ankles, behind your ears, back of the knees and inside your elbow. A light spray on the hair can last all day.

Could I wear more than one fragrance at once?

Most perfumers will tell you that this is the ultimate perfume sin because perfumers spend a lot of time developing fragrances in order to achieve a balance and harmony. But I feel that a fragrance is designed to make you feel great and confident so you should wear which ever fragrance you like with what ever you like and feel most comfortable with. Don't forget that perfumes are only careful mixtures of various ingredients so why should you not try a bit of mixing yourself.

Is it possible to wear too much?

As a rule the daytime fragrances are lighter and more and better suited to wear for long periods of time without being overbearing. The evening fragrances are for just that, evening and special occasions because they tend to be heavier, stronger and more intoxicating. In addition to these categories you should also pick the edition carefully as well. If you are going to wear it all day then try the EDT edition and if it is for special evening wear you could use the parfum. Note also that the longer lasting 'base' notes will accumulate if you re-apply the same.

Why can't I smell my own perfume after a while?

You can become accustomed to a smell and your brain filters it out as a background smell so that it is better able to discern new smells. This way you might think your fragrance has worn off yet someone else may find it quite strong still.

Can my perfume affect my mood?

We wear a special fragrance on special occasions and every time we smell it our mood is affected dramatically. We associate it with happiness, friends and laughter and it puts us in that frame of mind. This is one of the most important affects of fragrance. So the answer is yes a perfume can definitely affect the mood of anyone who smells it.

Do use fragrance throughout every day; it will increase your feelings of well being...add a special degree of graciousness to daily living and makes life for you and those around you infinitely more pleasurable and enjoyable.

Blends of floral and citrus-based fragrances are recommended for casual and daywear. Spicy, woody or warm amber-based fragrances are traditionally favorites for evening and special occasions.

Should I use a fragrance which matches my partners?

There are a few fragrance on the market that can be bought in pairs e.g. Armani's He and She, but you shouldn't worry overly about this. Masculine fragrances and feminine fragrances have been moving closer together in terms of the notes they contain whilst there are still some very definite male and female concept areas. You could even try swapping fragrance if you like.

Why is most perfume expensive?

You need read only a little about the ingredients of fragrances to see that some of the methods for collecting them is long and labour intensive which means expensive. In addition to this there are the modern economies of the industry. Firstly, you cannot buy cheaper bulk packs of perfume because it would go off before a single wearer manages to use it all. Secondly the modern designer invests enormous amounts of time and money creating and maintaining sophisticated aspirational brands that people want to buy into through advertising and sponsorships. These brand creation and upkeep costs need to be recouped.

Are some perfumes better than others?

There is a technical answer to this which is that a fragrance should be dermatologically safe and evaporate from the skin evenly and harmoniously throughout its stages, not loosing its essential notes throughout. It should also have 'tenacity' which means it lasts well on the wearer and does not need continuous reapplication. This is achieved through careful use of fixatives or heavy and less volatile notes which maintain the broad smell throughout its use.

The real answer to this question is that a good fragrance is a fragrance that makes you feel good about yourself. It's about the individual and expression.

Does perfume go off? How can I tell?

Yes. New unopened fragrance normally last well (at least a year or more if kept properly) but opened perfume will eventually go off as it is based on a volatile liquid that will evaporate. You can tell if it has gone off by checking to see if it has darkened significantly or thickened and you get a strange sour smell on opening the bottle. To prevent this happening you should always leave your perfume with the lid on tightly and not placed in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Unfortunately there is little you can do with it once it has gone off as trying to dilute it will not return it to its former glory.

How should I keep my perfume?

The best way to keep fragrance is at room temperature or slightly cooler (but not too cool) in the dark. Unopened the perfume will keep for more than a year or so but once opened it will eventually go off. This takes about 6 months depending on how the perfume is kept.

Keep all fragrance in a cool, dry area and away from windows as sunlight or extremes in temperature can unbalance the various ingredients of the perfume and change its scent.

What should I choose as a gift for someone?

There are many ways of selecting appropriate fragrances as gifts but usually you can tell a lot about the fragrance from its name and the advertising, images and emotions it portrays. For example, for a more mature recipient it is easier to buy lighter and more casual fragrances as gifts because they are more widely accepted whereas the heavier fragrances for more evening wear are more personal. If you want to play it safe you should choose one of the long time classics. Good luck and don't forget that a perfume or aftershave always makes a wonderfully and personal gift, whatever it is.

Source : Fragrance Online

Pesona Haruman Dior

HARUMAN hebat membangkitkan kesegaran serta meningkatkan keyakinan dan personaliti diri.

Begitulah wanita dan minyak wangi bagaikan satu kombinasi menarik dan saling memerlukan. Setiap kali melangkah keluar rumah, minyak wangi menjadi kemestian untuk tampil anggun dan mempesona.


Semerbak haruman pada tubuh bukan saja menjadikan kehidupan menjadi ceria, tetapi membuatkan hari lebih bermakna.

Tiada siapa dapat menyangkal keasyikan sesuatu haruman minyak wangi lantas bagi penggemar minyak wangi, setiap haruman cukup istimewa dan mempunyai sentimen tersendiri.

Diilhamkan untuk wanita moden dan glamor, wangian Dior, J'adore L'absolu ternyata mempunyai tarikan.

Minyak wangi direka pakar minyak wangi Dior, Francois Demachy, menerbitkan bauan bunga oriental dengan haruman memikat dan memberikan suasana kedamaian pada diri.

Dengan sentuhan jiwa moden, semburan J'adore L'absolu membawa elemen seksi, manakala warnanya begitu eksotik dan membangkitkan kemanisan pada si pemakainya.

Antara rumusan sensasi ada pada haruman baru ini adalah gabungan bunga melur Arab, bunga ylang ylang yang boleh didapati di kebanyakan negara tropika, bunga tuberose dan bunga ros Turki yang nyata membangkitkan kesegaran.

Sesuai sentuhan haruman diva, wangian J'adore L'absolu didatangkan dalam bekas gaya kontemporari mewah.

Warna keemasan botolnya menarik tumpuan dari jauh manakala kotaknya menonjolkan ia wangian personaliti yang bergaya dan mesti dimiliki.

Bagi peminat koleksi wangian Ralph Lauren, rangkaian minyak wanginya sentiasa diperbaharui dengan bau, warna menarik selain didatangkan dengan rekaan bekas lebih unik.

Istimewa buat wanita, jenama wangian terkenal itu memperkenalkan koleksi haruman terbaru Notorious yang didatangkan dalam botol menarik.

Minyak wangi itu antara lain digabungkan menerusi campuran bunga, buah dan rempah seperti bergamot, anggur, coklat serta vanila.

Menerusi semburan yang kekal lama, diri seakan dibuai mimpi indah dan memberikan kedamaian.

Untuk minyak wangi J'adore L'absolu, ia didatangkan dalam bekas 50 mililiter (ml) pada harga RM300 dan boleh didapati di semua kaunter Dior.

Koleksi Notorious pula didatangkan dalam bekas 50ml pada harga RM239 dan 75ml (RM300) serta losyen badan 200ml (RM159) yang boleh didapati di semua gedung beli-belah terkemuka.

Sumber : Harian Metro Online

Perfume Famous Quotes

'A perfume must be more mysterious than a copy of something in nature. When a man sees a woman, he shouldn't think of a rose; he should think of that woman..'
Perfume Jean Paul Guerlain on the philosophy of his grandfather Jacques Guerlain

'Perfume puts the finishing touch to elegance - a detail that subtly underscores the look, an invisible extra that completes a woman's personality. Without it there is something missing'
Gianni Versace

'A fragrance is like a dress, an expression of personality. It can be both erotic or powerful, or both, but it always combines femininity and sensuality"
Gianfranco Ferre, Designer

Source : Fragrance Online

Haruman Untuk Meningkatkan Ghairah Seks

AMARAN : PANDUAN INI HANYA UNTUK PASANGAN SUAMI ISTERI SAHAJA!

Haruman yang menarik akan menimbulkan rasa gairah yang berlainan apabila melakukan hubungan seks. Terdapat pelbagai haruman yang boleh melahirkan rasa gairah dan sesuai digunakan di dalam bilik tidur sewaktu hubungan intim.

Haruman wangi mampu merangsangkan organ seks yang paling utama iaitu otak. Tidak diketahui bagaimana haruman dapat merangsangkan rasa gairah seks. Namun rasa tenang dan selesa merupakan resepi penting dalam membentuk seks yang indah dan damai.

Tidak semua wangian adalah bersesuaian untuk digunakan sebagai rangsangan seks. Pilihan perlu dibuat berdasarkan kesesuaian dan penerimaan pasangan. Jangan nanti ia menimbulkan rasa tidak selesa kepada pasangan masing-masing.

Haruman yang paling diketahui akan menimbulkan rasa gairah dan ransangan seks adalah :-

Bau rose yang memang popular dan bunga rose itu sendiri adalah lambang sayang dan cinta. Yang lain adalah Jasmine, Sandalwood oil dan ylang-ylang.


Memakai minyak wangi yang bersesuaian turut merangsangkan gairah seks. Begitu juga menggunakan syampu dan sabun badan yang wangi turut merangsangkan gairah seks.

Haruman sahaja tidak cukup untuk melahirkan seks yang hebat dan hubungan seks yang bermakna. Ia memerlukan nilai kasih sayang yang tinggi dan saling memahami.

Sumber : Taman Wangi

Which Perfume Suits Your Personality?

A cologne might prove heavy on the pocket. But it gives the best value for money compared to other packaged fragrances like deodorants, body sprays and eau de cologne.

First, they have the longest staying power. Just a whiff is enough to keep you smelling great for hours.

They also lend relief when you are crammed in public transport system!

"I find myself clambering for just a whiff of Dior's Dunes or Carrera, so that the fragrance can overpower less enchanting bodily odours," says Shirish, a collegian who braves the Mumbai local trains every day, and is saving up for his first bottle of cologne.

It is going to be Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren for Shirish.

And if you want to hike your appeal in the eyes of that guy or girl you fancy, do a little private investigation.

Find out his or her favourite fragrance. Dab some on and make sure you come within arm's distance of the object of your affection.

If there is a little chemistry already simmering just beneath the surface, tickling his or her nasal senses is sure to get you noticed instantly!

Now that we have established at least some of the benefits of owning a perfume, here are some tips on how to carry off perfume or cologne with sophistication:

~ Perfume etiquette

It is politically incorrect to drench yourself in perfume just because you like the fragrance.

If you do, your humongous cloud of vapour will follow you wherever you go, pierce every nostril in the vicinity and leave people choking on the smell for hours after!

Be a little altruistic. Try not to infringe on another's personal space.

Etiquette expert Dr Tushar Guha shares some subtle hints on how to wear your perfume right:

i. Choose your perfume with care depending on the occasion.

ii. A cocktail party, a meeting with one or two people, a day at the office, a corporate event, these occasions demand a little sophistication. So go with a subtle scent that does not jerk an unsuspecting nostril out of its peaceful reverie.

iii. But if you want to make a splash at a wedding, a party or on a night of clubbing, go in for something stronger, but nothing too loud, unless a 'loud' image is what you really want to project!

iv. We all want to be accepted and your choice of perfume should complement what you stand for.

Apply it with finesse

i. While applying your perfume, don't splash it all over your clothes. Apply it behind your earlobes, the upper sides of your palms and on the right and left side of your neck. These are your pulse points and the fragrance will sustain for a longer period. Besides, you won't soil your clothes.

ii. Even though you might have seen it in the movies, do not rub your wrists together after spraying on perfume. This reduces the effect of the top layer of perfume.

iii. If you like a little flamboyance, do it the filmi way, by spraying some into the air and walk through it. Now, you are soaking in your favourite scent!

iv. Keep the spray away from your nostrils, else you might inhale the chemicals. This could lead to breathing trouble.

v. How much should you apply? One round of application to all the pulse points will do. Unless you perspire a lot, in which case, you could go in for round two.

vi. Many people love to spray perfume everywhere, including their hair, handbag, cushions and sheets.

Well, go ahead and indulge yourself. But when it comes to spraying it on to your silk sari or tie, restrain yourself, else you will end up ruining your best silk!

~ Shopping tips

According to Vilobha Vijay Joshi, perfumer with International Flavours and Fragrances, and a 'nose' to be reckoned with, the same fragrance will smell different on two people as the body heat and inherent body odours are different.

So please make sure you test your perfume on yourself and not your friend. Else your friend will smell like lily of the valley, while you could emerge smelling like durian!

Perfectionists could try out one new perfume at a time.

The rest could test a maximum of four at a time. Otherwise, you will muddle up the spicy flavour of Yves Saint Laurent's Opium with the floral scents of Le Feu D'Issey, two diametrically opposing fragrance families. Besides, you will get a headache.

A fragrance will smell different several minutes after you apply it, so give it some time. Don't rush into buying any perfume.

The worst thing you can do is splurge on a perfume you are allergic to!

To avoid that, apply a small amount on your wrist, the inner elbow or the back of your hand or arm. Wait for about an hour.

If there is a reaction, you know this isn't the one.

~ What she wants

Indian women seem to like floral fragrances with a woody, musky base, possibly because it complements sultry, humid weather.

And a medium, 'fresh' scent is what entices them on a man.

Shalini, 26, who owns a boutique, has a dressing table lined with at least five designer perfumes at any given point in time. She scoffs at the thought of wearing a deodorant or body spray, because they get too 'powdery' after a bit.

"I only wear perfume," she says, "and prefer floral fragrances, because they are neither too strong nor too mild. My current favourites are Burberry Weekend and Clinique Happy. On men, I adore Polo Sport and recognise the fragrance instantly."

~ What he wants

Men tend to be brand loyal when it comes to their colognes.

Jitendra Tulsiani, 24, an executive with an IT company, began his affair with Carrera and Dunhill Desire Red and Blue seven years ago, and pledges staunch fidelity for a long time to come.

"They are neither too strong nor too mild," he explains. "I can wear them to the gym, to work, or just about anywhere without sticking out like a sore thumb, which would be the case if I wore an Armani, which is really strong."

A popular favourite among men these days seems to be Issey Miyaki.

But that is exactly what makes Aman Arora, 26, who manages business excellence at an insurance firm, steer clear of it!

He likes his colognes to be 'distinctive', and personal favourites include Bazaar by Christian Lacroix, Dior's Fahrenheit, Armani's Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme and Carolina Herrera's 212.

"And Estee Lauder's Pleasures is fresh yet heavy and very becoming on a woman," he adds.

Other favourites that men fancy on their women include Hugo Boss, SCUK and Paloma Picasso, which lend a feminine appeal.

It doesn't matter if you have the hottest body in town, but if you smell of sweat and grime (except when working out in the gym or any other kind of workout), you won't be very popular with the men!

Smelling good is definitely a way of making yourself more desirable in the eyes of the opposite sex (or the same sex, if you please)!

~ A fragrance for your persona

Choose a fragrance that will enhance your aura, not overpower it!

Get fresh with these!

Vivacious, mischievous, exuberant and always living it up, you need a fragrance that is fresh and rejuvenating. You will smell of citrus, sea breeze and fresh dew with these!

Picks for men: Boss by Hugo Boss; Calvin Klein's cK One; Ralph Lauren Polo Sport and Dunhill Desire Blue.
Picks for women: Davidoff Cool Water; Donna Karan Be Delicious; Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey.

Floral favourites for women

If you like a touch of romance in everything you see, smell and touch, a floral scent will complement your appeal, have you smelling natural and feeling fresh as a daisy.

Picks: Chacherel's Amor Amor, Burberry Weekend and Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera.

Oriental Spice

This one is for the those who ooze natural confidence and sophistication. They know what they want and have a way of getting it. Spice it up with these fragrances.

Picks for men: Alfred Dunhill Dunhill.
Picks for women: Giorgio Armani Sensi, Kenzo Flower, Dior Poison.

Woody fragrance for the sensual

Are you sensual yet classy, free-spirited yet grounded, nurturing yet confident? Then woody fragrances are for you.

Picks for men: Burberry Brit For Men, Dior Fahrenheit, Carolina Herrera 212 H2O Men.
Picks for women: Yves St Laurent's Opium, Calvin Klein Obsession.

An aromatic blend for men

If you value all that is classic, exude true machismo and are a self-made man, this one is for you. A potent mix of berries, citrus, lavender, spices and more will help you tap into your feisty side!

Picks: Gendarme Gendarme, Calvin Klein Eternity For Men.

Source : Rediff

Revolusi Industri Minyak Wangi

ARKIB : 02/11/2008

Oleh BINTU RASYADA A. RAHMAN

JIKA dahulu industri minyak wangi dimonopoli oleh pereka fesyen dan pengasas kosmetik, namun kini trendnya sedikit berubah. Nama-nama besar industri ini masih mengungguli pasaran, namun dalam masa yang sama diberi saingan sengit oleh jenama baru di bawah label selebriti atau bintang-bintang popular.

Pengaruh golongan ini sememangnya tidak boleh disangkal. Dengan kemilau dan kemasyhuran yang dimiliki tidak hairanlah jenama mereka turut mempunyai pengikutnya yang tersendiri.

Bagi Anugerah Haruman Sa Sa 2008, dua jenama tersenarai dalam kategori Haruman Selebriti Terbaik iaitu Midnight Fantasy oleh Britney Spears dan Deseo Forever oleh Jennifer Lopez.

Midnight Fantasy adalah haruman keempat himpunan jenama milik bintang pop, Britney Spears. Inspirasi kehidupan pemiliknya yang penuh kemilau dan menggoda, ia direka khas untuk wanita yang mempunyai daya penarik dan godaan tersendiri serta membuatkan anda sentiasa memerlukannya. Gabungan haruman buah-buahan mengungkap misteri keinginan dan tarikan, begitu juga dengan adunan bunga-bungaan dan ambar hitam, menghasilkan ciptaan Midnight Fantasy yang sukar dilupakan.

Deseo Forever pula sehangat empunya nama, Jennifer Lopez. Deseo bermaksud desire iaitu keinginan, harapan atau impian. Ia dihasilkan untuk memberi inspirasi dalam menggapai impian, agar si pemakai tidak pernah berhenti daripada berusaha memperoleh apa yang mereka inginkan. Ia campuran buah-buahan seperti epal, pic dan oren, diselang seli dengan haruman bunga-bungaan seperti magnolia dan mawar di samping kesturi, bergamot, patchouli dan pelbagai lagi. Kesegaran dan keharumannya bak taman semerbak di pagi tatkala musim panas.

Selain kategori Haruman Selebriti Terbaik, Anugerah Haruman Sa Sa 2008 turut menyenaraikan kategori Haruman Tahun 2008 yang mana pencalonannya terdiri daripada Pure oleh Boss, Diamond (Emporio Armani), Daisy (Marc Jacobs) dan Princess (Vera Wang).

Tentunya kategori ini menjanjikan saingan sengit memandangkan keempat-empat pencalonan mempunyai kekuatan tersendiri.

Pure oleh BOSS diinspirasi daripada idea lelaki bersatu dengan kuasa air. Ia sederhana namun sofistikated, segar lagi menyeronokkan. Dengan haruman bertenaga, Pure mengungkap rasa sensual dan emosi seperti kuasa air yang suci dan sukar dihalang. Jejaka Pure sangat mementingkan stail, bercita-cita tinggi, kompetitif dan berjaya. Dengan kesegaran semula jadi akuatik, nota utama diserlahkan oleh air pokok ara, dengan kombinasi sitrus Mediterranean, menyerlahkan kesegaran yang menyeronokkan. Juga di tambah haruman kayu massoia, untuk menyerlahkan karakter maskulin.

Permata pula adalah inspirasi haruman Diamond oleh Emporio Armani. Wanita Diamond menjalani kehidupannya seperti sesuatu acara yang sedang berlangsung. Dia tidak pernah menyekat keinginannya. Seperti permata yang merupakan unsur paling keras, ia lambang kekuatan, kemewahan, glamor, kecantikan, kuasa dan kejayaan. Menurut Giorgio Armani, beliau mahukan haruman yang menyerlahkan kilauan, kekuatan, kebijaksanaan dan keseksian dalam rangkaian wanita Emporio Armani. Dengan itu terhasillah Diamond, haruman menggabungkan mawar, laici, rasberi dan juga campuran kayu-kayan serta ambar.

Daisy oleh Marc Jacobs pula seakan matahari yang bersinar. Ia lambang semangat keremajaan yang bercahaya, gembira, bebas, segar dan ringkas menawan. Daisy bak pengembaraan ke tempat suci dan tanpa pengaruh sesiapa. Harumannya diadun daripada jambangan buang-bungaan yang menyerlah unsur kewanitaan di samping bahan semula jadi seperti strawberi liar, daun violet dan limau gedang. Turut dibaluti kesturi, vanila dan kayu putih bagi menghasilkan nota yang seimbang lagi memikat.

Manakala Princess oleh Vera Wang pula memikat namun aneh. Bermula dengan unsur magis dan mistik kepada berani dan mempesona. Ia menggambarkan keberanian untuk menggelar diri sebagai permaisuri, Princess adalah semangat baru dalam haruman. Meraikan kewanitaan moden, ia dihasilkan untuk memerintah. Kaya dengan vanila, melimpah dengan pati bunga eksotik dan buah-buahan menjadikan ia haruman yang cukup memikat.

Haruman manakah bakal dinobatkan Haruman Selebriti Terbaik dan Haruman Tahun 2008? Anda boleh menjadi penentunya. Jangan lupa menyertai roadshow dan pelbagai aktiviti yang akan diadakan di North Court, Mid Valley Kuala Lumpur pada 14 hingga 18 November ini. Antaranya sesi Sense of Smell, Feel the Bottle dan sesi soal jawab. Bengkel yang akan dijalankan bertajuk Haruman Terbaik Britney Spears dan Mitos & Fakta Mengenai Haruman.

Setiap pembelian haruman sepanjang pameran dan anugerah berlangsung, sebanyak RM1 akan didermakan kepada Pertubuhan Kebajikan Kanser Payu Dara.

Sumber : Utusan Malaysia Online

Allergies and Perfume

There are various elements that are considered in the preparation of any perfume. If you are buying perfume, it is worth being able to understand what the perfume manufacturer displays on the bottle. To make the right choice, it is worth knowing what to look for. No one would eat food that was not clearly labelled, yet many people are uncertain of their perfume ingredients or the preparation methods that create them. This is particularly important in modern times when pollution levels have increased sensitivity and allergy levels.

Firstly, the concentrate of the blend of the perfume that you choose has a high impact on allergies. If you have intolerance to the ingredients that create the fragrance, then you can control this to a degree. The lowest concentrated blend is found in Eau de Cologne, which has a maximum of 5% pure perfume ingredients. This means that any reaction will be minimal in comparison to the other strength perfumes that are available. The next lowest strength perfume is Eau de Toilette which has a concentration of between 4% and 10% of perfume ingredients. The Eau de Perfume will contain between 8% and 15% pure perfume, whilst any labelled Perfume is the strongest with between 15% and 25% pure strength ingredients.

All perfumes must state the level of potency on the packaging. Make sure you are aware of the strength, and try a lighter compound if you have any adverse reactions. If you have a reaction to all of the above strengths, then you will need to consider other factors.

Another reason behind an allergy or reaction may be the ingredients used in the perfume to create the fragrance. Synthetic perfume sometimes contains synthetic scents. These synthetic scents are created to mimic a natural smell, but can be more easily controlled. Some natural ingredients are evanescent or short lasting, and so synthetics are used to make the perfume have more staying power. They also increase the life span of the perfume, as synthetic ingredients have a longer shelf life. Although the perfume and its ingredients are rigorously tested, there may still be an adverse reaction in some perfume wearers. If this is the case, then look for perfumes that contain natural ingredients only.

It may not be the perfume causing the reaction, but the base ingredients. If you have an allergy to the carrier alcohols in perfume, then natural perfume is your best option. These will be labelled as either `natural` or `botanical` perfume and these are becoming much easier to find. The reason behind this is the rising interest in global environmental and health issues. Natural perfume is oil and water based, and will not contain any synthetic ingredients. This reduces the likelihood of allergic reactions. These have many advantages in that the perfume is often organic and environmentally friendly also. However, the disadvantage is that the perfume does not last as long as the synthetic types; a small price to pay, however, for well being.

Finally, the allergy may actually be due to the natural ingredients. There is a misconception that all natural things are safe and good for you, but in reality this is not necessarily true. Most natural oils in their purest form should not make contact directly with skin, as they would be harmful. If certain pure oils have an adverse effect on you, then make sure you only buy perfume that does not contain them. If you suddenly develop intolerance to a perfume that you have previously used, consider other factors in your environment such as a change in temperature, diet or even washing powder.

The best thing to do when buying perfume is to make sure you are aware of the ingredients, and make sure you buy according to what suits your skin type. If you do suffer a reaction from perfume, consider the elements outlined above and try to determine the cause. Once the cause is found, it can be eliminated by choosing a perfume that is right for you.

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This article can also be accessed in portuguese language from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/perfume-fragrancia.php
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br

Written By : Roberto Sedycias

Source : Wellness 2 U

Bunga Melur Ramuan Minyak Wangi

August 3rd, 2007

BUNGA melur atau disebut melati adalah tanaman bunga hias yang banyak kegunaannya terutama membuat minyak wangi. Di Itali, melati casablanca (Jasmine officinalle) yang disebut Spansish Jasmine ditanam pada 1692 untuk dijadikan parfum. Pada 1665 bunga melati putih (J sambac) pula diperkenalkan oleh Duke Casimo de’ Meici di England. Pada 1919 pula, ditemukan melati J parkeri di kawasan barat laut India.Di Indonesia, nama melur dikenal sebagai menuh oleh masyarakat Bali, meulu atau meulu Cina (Aceh), menyuru (Banda), melur (Gayo dan Batak Karo), manduru (Menado), mundu (Bima dan Sumbawa) dan manyora (Timor) dan malete (Madura).

Di antara 200 jenis melur yang telah diidentifikasi ahli botani, hanya sembilan jenis melati yang diketahui dan daripada jumlah itu, lapan jenis melati berpotensi dijadikan tanaman hias.

Syarat pertumbuhan:

· Cuaca: Curahan hujan 112–119 mm/bulan dengan 6–9 hari hujan/bulan, serta mempunyai iklim dengan dua hingga tiga bulan kering dan lima hingga enam bulan lembap. Suhu udara siang hari 28-36 darjah C dan suhu udara malam hari 24-30 darjah C.

Kelembapan udara (RH) yang sesuai untuk tanaman ini 50 hingga 80 peratus. Selain itu pengembangan melati paling sesuai di tempat yang mendapat sinar mata hari yang cukup.

· Tanah: Pokok melati memerlukan tanah yang bertekstur pasir sampai liat, gembur dan banyak mengandung bahan organik dan memiliki. Darjah keasaman tanah yang baik bagi pertumbuhan tanaman ini adalah pH=5–7.

· Kawasan: Tanaman melur dapat tumbuh dan berproduksi dengan baik di dataran rendah sampai dataran tinggi pada ketinggian 10 meter hingga 1,600 meter dari paras laut. Meskipun demikian, tiap jenis melati mempunyai daya adaptasi tersendiri terhadap lingkungan tumbuh.

Melur putih (J sambac) sesuai ditanam di dataran rendah hingga ketinggian 600 meter manakala melati Star Jasmine (J multiflorum) dapat hidup subur hingga ketinggian 1,600 meter.

Tanaman melati mulai berbunga pada umur 7 hingga 12 bulan setelah ditanam. Bunga melati boleh dipetik sepanjang tahun secara berkali-kali sampai umur tanaman antara lima hingga 10 tahun. Setiap tahun, tempoh melur berbunga ialah 12 minggu (tiga bulan).

Bunga melati agak lebat pada dua minggu pertama. Selepas itu produksi bunga akan menurun dan dua bulan kemudian meningkat lagi.

Melur umumnya tumbuh menjalar, kecuali pada beberapa jenis melati seperti Grand Duke of tuscany yang tumbuh menegak. Ketinggiannya bergantung pada jenisnya. Melati putih (J sambac) dapat dipangkas pada ketinggian 75 sm dari permukaan tanah, sedangkan jenis melati Spnish Jasmine (J officinale var grandiflorum) setinggi 90 sm.

Teknik Penanaman:

JIKA mahu ditanam di kawasan taman, olah tanah dengan cara dicangkul sedalam 30-40 sentimeter hingga gembur, kemudian biarkan selama 15 hari sebelum memasukkan anak pokok melur untuk ditanam.

Cara Penanaman: Jarak tanam dapat bervariasi, tergantung pada bentuk kultur budi daya, kesuburan tanah dan jenis melati yang ditanam, bentuk kultur perkebunan jarak tanam umumnya adalah 1 x 1,5 meter, sedang variasi lainnya adalah 40 x 40 sm, 40 x 25 sm dan 100 x 40 sm.

FAKTA

· Nama: Bunga Melur

· Nama botani: Jasminum sambac

· Famili: Oleaceae.

· Keistimewaan: Bahan buat minyak wangi, kosmetik, farmasi, penghias rangkaian bunga dan bahan campuran mengharumkan teh.

Sumber : http://www.fazlisyam.com

Fragrance Facts

A woman knows the power of a fragrance. A simple trace of a scent can evoke a wonderful memory. A favorite perfume is more than essential oils and aromatic compounds. It is a reflection of a woman’s personality, her mood and her style. In short, it is an expression of her beauty. It’s no wonder then that finding the perfect perfume for any occasion is as essential as the oils that go into it.

But with the number of fragrances available today, how do you find just the right one? We’ve broken down the basics to give you a general understanding of perfumery and help you make sense of it all.

Fragrances contain a wide variety of ingredients which vary not only in how they smell, but also in their “staying power” on the skin. Perfumers identify three parts of a fragrance called notes.

-The top note is the first impression of the fragrance. It is the initial impact of the scent on the sense of smell.
-The middle note is the heart of the fragrance which unfolds and develops a few minutes after the perfume is applied to the skin.
-The bottom note is the final impression of the fragrance and can last several hours after the fragrance is applied.

To help identify their aromas and attributes, fragrances are classified by type or family. Fragrance families cover a wide spectrum of scents such as Floral, Oriental and Chypre (pronounced she-pra).

-The Floral family includes a diverse bouquet of aromas that range from a light.
-Floral Sheer to a sweet Floral Fruity and a spicy Floral.
-Floral Oriental combines floral aromas with hints of sweet and spicy notes.
-Fragrances in the Oriental Sheer family include a light blend of traditional oriental notes.
-Chypre fragrances include a mixture of pine, lavender, citrus and mossy notes.

To get the most out of your fragrance, try the following tips.

-Scents rise. So start spritzing at your ankles. Move to the backs of your knees or wrists and then to the nape of your neck or behind your ears. For a final touch, spritz a comb and run it through your hair.
-Lotions may be applied to the skin before applying fragrance to extend its wear time.
-Whether lightly spritzed or luxuriously layered, fragrances have a wonderful way of enhancing a woman’s beauty and her signature style.

Source : Lipstick Collection

Telur Rebus

Seorang leleki masuk ke dalam lif untuk ke tingkat 12, sampai tingkat empat, seorg wanita kaya masuk ke dalam lif lalu menyembur minyak wangi yang mahal, pssssst......pssssst...."GEORGIA ARMANI", BEVERLY HILLS RM400 SEBOTOL, kata wanita angkuh tu dngan angkuhnya...Sampai di tingkat enam plk, seorang wanita yang lebih kaya masuk ke dalam lif dan menyembur minyak wangi yang lg mahal, pssstttt..pssstttt....."VECINZA" ITALI..RM 1000 SEBOTOL", kata wanita itu dengan angkuhnya..Smpai tingkat 12, pintu lif terbuka lalu lelaki tu pn kentut.."prooooot"....."telor rebus kat kdai gerai mamak je, lima posen sebijik" Kata lelaki tu smbil keluar lif dengan selamba...

Sumber : Melayu Net

Do You Know Perfumes?

What perfume is considered to be the first 'oriental'?
Shalimar (Guerlain). Shalimar,introduced in 1925, is considered to be the first modern oriental. Opium was introduced in 1977, Poison - in 1985 and Aprege is not an Oriental, but a floral-aldehydic perfume.

Who was the first female to produce a designer perfume?
Coco Chanel. Coco Chanel was first (with N 5), Jeanne Lanvin was second, but neither Arden, nor Lauder had ever been clothing designers.

What is the so-called capital of world perfumery?
Grasse. Everyone who is serious about perfumes knows that the cradle and the capital of modern perfumery is in Grasse, a small town in Provence, France!

Which one of these is not a French perfume house?
Laura Biagiotti. Laura Biagiotti, whose designer house produced wonderful perfumes Laura, Roma, Sotto Voce, Tempore, etc. is an Italian designer, but her perfume house is based in Germany.

Which famous actress was in the ads for Chanel N 5?
Catherine Deneuve. Audrey Hepburn was always a Givenchy girl, Sophie Marceau is in the Guerlain ads, and Sharon Stone never posed for a perfume ad as of June 2000. So, it used to be (among others) the lovely Catherine Deneuve.

What popular perfume has a star-shaped flacon?
Angel. Angel is the famous gourmand perfume hidden in gorgeous star-shaped bottles.

Which of these popular perfumes was designed to celebrate the lifestyle of California and is considered to be an all-american perfume?
Giorgio. Although the wrong answers might seem more modern and all-american, Giorgio was the biggest American success in perfumery, and epitomises the American style of sheer perfumes (i.e. perfumes without head-heart-bottom note definitions)


What was the first jewelry company to introduce a brand name fragrance?
Van Cleef and Arpels. In 1976 Van Cleef and Arpels introduced 'First' - a very appropriate name for the first perfume by jewelers.

What was the first Dior fragrance ?
Miss Dior. Christian Dior dedicated his first perfume venture to his sister, producing Miss Dior in 1947. Why Miss and not Mademoiselle? Dior was an admitted anglomaniac.

Which one of these famous fragrances smells almost entirely of lily of the valley?
Diorissimo. Poison is an oriental, Beautiful and Red Door are floral, but of much heavier nature. Diorissimo is the most classic example of a fragrance, inspired by lily of the valley.

Essences of which flowers are the most commonly used in perfumery?
rose and jasmin. Almost every perfume contains rose and jasmin extracts, they are staples in the perfumer's palette.

Which of these perfume houses is not American?
Shiseido. I think you all guessed that one. Shiseido is the most famous Japanese brand of cosmetics and fragrances, although a lot of their products are manufactured in the States.

The first eau de cologne was made in ...?
Cologne. Although Italians also claim to be the first, usually Germany and its city Cologne (Köln) is considered to be the cradle.

What is best fragrance option for hot summer days (think of general rules, not personal preferences)?
a citrus or an aquatic fragrance. You'll feel much better if you choose either a citrus, or an aquatic for summer.A light (!) floral is OK too.

Which one of these flacons would be of the highest value for collectors?
a limited edition in its original packaging. Although a lot of people love miniatures and collect them, true collectors seek failures or limited editons of popular ones unopened and with a proper packaging!

How many ingredients might a modern perfume contain?
thousands. Right now thousands of ingredients (mostly chemicals) are used.

What famous perfume bottle is topped by two doves?
L'Air du Temps. Two doves kissing adorn the classic Rene Lalique bottle of L'air du Temps ( Nina Ricci)

What are the aldehydes?
organic chemicals. Aldehydes, which were very popular in the 1930 through 1960s are organic chemicals derived from natural synthetic materials. They add a vivid quality to top notes. Classic example of an aldehydic perfume - Chanel N 5, of course. N 5 was the first floral fragrance to comtain a lot of aldehydes.

Now perfumers use synthetic musk, but they used to get it from the ...?
musk deer & deer& deer (musk). Musk deers are so rare right now that perfumers are forced to make a synthetic substitute.

How many 'numbered' fragrances does Chanel have?
three. There are three - N 5, N 19 and N 22.

Source : Fun Trivia

Wangian Segak Maskulin

Oleh Yooga Rani Murugiah
yooga@hmetro.com.my

SEPERTIMANA pakaian, minyak wangi turut menjadi perhatian untuk menilai karektor dan keperibadian seseorang.

Malah, ia ada kalanya turut dikaitkan dengan status dan perwatakan si pemakainya. Justeru, pilihan tepat terhadap haruman bersesuaian boleh membantu diri tampil menarik setiap masa.

Bagi jejaka yang tidak begitu menggemari wangian berbau kuat namun masih mahu menonjolkan gaya segak dan sporty, haruman terbaru Dior Homme Sport ciptaan pereka minyak wangi Francois Demachy, antara pilihan di pasaran.

Minyak wangi itu menampilkan pelakon Hollywood popular, Jude Law sebagai ikon fesyennya, menterjemahkan gaya kontemporari dan sporty.

Menurut Demachy, haruman terbaru Dior meneruskan kesinambungan dalam mencipta haruman yang bukan saja bersesuaian dan bermutu tinggi tetapi menambahkan lagi gaya maskulin lelaki.

Katanya, jika lelaki dulu gemar menampakkan daya tarikan semata-mata, tetapi Dior Homme Sport mampu menonjolkan aliran lelaki alaf baru yang inginkan sesuatu berbeza.

Haruman Dior Homme Sport menggunakan pelbagai ramuan semula jadi yang dihasilkan menerusi gabungan kesegaran bauan lemon dan halia selain haruman lembut seperti rosemary.

Haruman baru ini boleh didapati di semua kaunter Dior mulai Januari 2009.

Tip pemakaian haruman:

Setiap minyak wangi mempunyai bau tersendiri. Elakkan menggunakan lebih daripada satu jenis minyak wangi pada masa sama kerana ia menjejaskan keharmonian bau.

Kenal pasti tempat atau bahagian tubuh sesuai yang perlu dikenakan minyak wangi. Antara tempat paling sesuai adalah di bahagian belakang telinga, tengah bahagian dada, pergelangan dan nadi pada sendi tangan.

Elak menyembur secara langsung pada bahagian ketiak, wajah atau rambut.

Bagi mengekalkan kesegaran haruman sepanjang hari, sembur antara empat hingga lima jam sekali.

Untuk mereka yang tidak serasi atau sensitif terhadap minyak wangi, cuba gunakan bau lebih ringan.

Sumber : Metro Online

Tips To Make Perfume Last Longer

Fragrance lasts longer on some people than on others because of differences in our skin (oily or dry) and in our PH levels. To achieve a longer effect, try layering your fragrance. Using the fragrance bath gel, (if the company offers one), then the moisturizer or powder, and then the Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum or Eau de Cologne, will usually have a longer lasting effect.

Also, apply your fragrance low on the body, as well as behind your ears and on your neck, so that the scent rises and you won’t lose it as quickly. A light spray on the hair can last all day.

Here are the tips in summarry:

# Splash weaker concentrates such as Eau de Toilette (EDT) on cooler parts of the body for maximum effect.

# Some experts claim that perfume lasts longer when spritzed lightly onto damp skin. Try spraying it on after a shower.

# Wear it on your wrists, but don’t rub it together or it will alter the smell.

# Apply to pulse points: wrists, navel, collarbone and even behind the knees or at the ankle.

# Layering perfume is the ideal was to make the fragrance last longer. Start by using the bath foam and soap, then the body lotion and finish with the fragrance itself.

# Behind the ears is the worst place for fragrance. There are no sebaceous glands there, so the alcohol will dry and age the skin.

TIPS

It is clear that what smells good on one person may not smell good on another. This is because we all have different natural body odors that may mix well with some fragrances and not others. Just like noticing a fabulous outfit on someone and then buying that same outfit, only to find out that it does not look as fabulous on you. The same is true for perfume. For all those who have not tried any perfume just play it safe and go to your local department store and try some before you purchase it over the net. And for all those who have tried it and didn’t like it, don’t blame the designer or down-talk the product; just admit that it did not go well with your body chemistry. As stated before, there are different strokes for different folks.

If you have fair or dry skin, your perfume is going to wear off faster than those with oily or darker skin. This simply means that you might need to give yourself one or two sprays of your favorite scent during your lunch break.

Vary the fragrance that you use from time to time. It has been medically proven that scents have a strong effect on our emotions and mindset. Don’t feel inhibited about trying new and different perfumes every 3-4 months, or along with the changes of the seasons.

To keep your scent as true as the first day you bought it, place it in an airtight plastic container and store it in the fridge between uses. By doing so, you slow the process of oxidation, which breaks down the scent. This is especially useful during those hot, bright and humid months.

Source : Eims Rejected Perfume Shop

NCER Punyai Potensi Industri Minyak Wangi

ARKIB : 02/12/2008

PADANG BESAR 1 Dis. - Industri minyak wangi antara yang dikenal pasti berpotensi dilaksanakan di dalam kawasan Wilayah Ekonomi Koridor Utara (NCER), kata Penasihat Khas kepada Perdana Menteri Bagi NCER, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim hari ini.

Menurutnya, minyak wangi bukan sahaja mendapat permintaan yang tinggi di dalam dan luar negara, malah harganya juga tinggi sehingga mencecah RM3,500 bagi setiap 12 mililiter (ml) di negara-negara di Timur Tengah.

"Industri minyak wangi adalah cadangan Perdana Menteri yang mahu kewujudan industri yang unik dan berpotensi dilaksanakan." katanya selepas melawat kilang pemprosesan pengeluaran pati gaharu, Hayat Green (M) Sdn. Bhd. di Batu Bertangkup, Chuping dekat sini, hari ini.

Di negara ini, katanya, tidak banyak syarikat yang mengusahakan pengeluaran pati gaharu bagi membuat minyak atar dan sekiranya ada, ia dilakukan secara kontrak dengan negara luar dan patinya dihantar ke sana seterusnya mendapat jenama di negara tersebut.

"Saya telah berbincang dengan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Pihak Berkuasa Pelaksanaan Koridor Utara (NCIA) (Datuk Seri Mohd Anuar Zaini) dan pengurusan NCER bagi memberi penekanan dalam projek penghasilan minyak atar ini dan projek lain yang sedang dilaksanakan," katanya.

Beliau juga akan berbincang dengan pemimpin utama di setiap negeri yang berada di bawah projek NCER bagi menyediakan tapak untuk dijadikan kawasan industri pengeluaran minyak wangi.

- Bernama

Sumber : Utusan Melayu Online

What Does Perfume Taste Like?

By Salma Abdelnour, Travel Editor

Chandler Burr, author of Emperor of Scent, has carved out a niche that probably couldn’t have existed at any other journalistic moment in history: He's a perfume critic, with a column in T, The New York Times Style Magazine, in which he rates new scents according to a five-star system. It’s no small beat: Perfumes are now a multi-billion-dollar industry, with hundreds of fragrances debuting each year. Burr’s latest perfume gig? He’s working with Rosewood hotels on a series of Scent Dinners, collaborating with chefs to create a five-course meal of dishes meant to evoke specific perfumes. (Spanish chef Juan Roca has been doing a similar thing for a few years at his restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca, in Girona.) The Scent Dinners start June 18 at Manhattan’s Carlyle hotel, with more to follow at other Rosewood properties.

On Tuesday night I went, not unskeptically, to a press preview at the Carlyle. The dinner kicked off with Burr explaining that most of the sensation we experience when we eat is actually smell, not flavor: 95 percent smell, 5 percent taste, to be exact. Before each course, Burr passed around scented strips with smells like green mango or carrot or cedar and asked us to guess what they were, then had us sniff a designer fragrance based on those notes. Then chef Jimmy Sakatos brought out a dish inspired by that perfume. No one guessed what the saffron scent strip was—but we still got to eat Sakatos’s black sea bass with artichoke, fennel and saffron jus, his interpretation of L’Artisan Parfumeur’s Safran Troublant ("troubling saffron"), my new favorite scent. Brian Van Flandern, the new mixologist at the Carlyle's classic Bemelmans Bar, brought out a new vodka-based cocktail he invented called Light Blue, made with lemon and apple juice to echo the components of the Dolce & Gabbana fragrance it’s named after.

Did the dishes and drinks taste like culinary versions of the scents that inspired them? Not quite, but listening to Burr’s fascinating fragrance-industry arcana made up for that. For anyone with a perfume fetish, the best part might be the gift bags: All guests (not just press) get five or six full-size bottles of fragrances to take home.

About perfume criticism as a career: Nice work if you can get it? I’m not so sure. It takes more than a sensitive nose and a love of perfume. As writer Trevor White puts it in his gossipy new book Kitchen Con: Writing on the Restaurant Racket, "Perfume launches are bad for the soul." No doubt they are—but when it comes to gift bags, they beat restaurant launches any day.

Source : Food and Wine

Untuk Si Jejaka dan Pasangan Kekasih

ARKIB : 19/10/2008

Oleh BINTU RASYADA A. RAHMAN

HARUMAN berjenama kini bukan sahaja diminati wanita, malah turut menjadi kelengkapan ‘wajib’ si jejaka untuk mereka tampil lebih hebat dan berkeyakinan.

Meneruskan pencalonan Anugerah Haruman Sa Sa 2008, kategori Haruman Lelaki Terbaik menggariskan empat jenama hebat terdiri daripada Pure oleh BOSS, CK In 2U Him (Calvin Klein), London (Dunhill) dan Polo Explorer (Ralph Lauren).

Pure oleh BOSS diinspirasi daripada idea lelaki bersatu dengan kuasa air. Ia sederhana namun sofistikated, segar lagi menyeronokkan. Dengan haruman bertenaga, Pure mengungkap rasa sensual dan emosi seperti kuasa air yang suci dan sukar dihalang. Jejaka Pure sangat mementingkan stail, bercita-cita tinggi, kompetitif dan berjaya. Dengan kesegaran semula jadi akuatik, nota utama diserlahkan oleh air pokok ara, dengan kombinasi sitrus Mediterranean, menyerlahkan kesegaran yang menyeronokkan. Juga ditambah haruman kayu massoia, untuk menyerlahkan karakter maskulin.

Segar tapi hangat, itulah asas CK In 2U Him oleh Calvin Klein. Perjalanannya mengasyikkan dan kemuncaknya diberi sentuhan hangat. Gabungan kayu-kayan oriental terdiri daripada lime gin fizz, dedaun limau bali dan tangelo. Juga diadun bersama koko, pimento dan daun shiso serta diakhiri dengan kesegaran kesturi, kayu sedar putih dan vetiver yang hangat lagi mengasyikkan.

Konsep London oleh Dunhill adalah gabungan bersama kemuncak kualiti, karakteristik dan mengetengahkan jati diri lelaki moden dan keadaan sekelilingnya. Jejaka London mengekalkan tradisi, kesopanan dan pekerti dipadankan dengan nilai kontemporari dan budaya kosmopolitan. Dengan interpretasi individu gaya British elegan, London menggambarkan kota yang diinsiprasikannya. Menggabungkan haruman segar epal dan mawar, diselitkan dengan rempah dan kayu-kayan untuk membangkitkan cita rasa maskulin. London adalah haruman buat si jejaka yang peka pada persekitarannya, terjelma pada personaliti dan di bandar di mana dia tinggal.

Polo Explorer oleh Ralph Lauren pula dihasilkan daripada kayu ambar segar dan diinspirasi oleh perjalanan untuk meneroka. Direka buat sang pencinta cabaran dengan ilham mengelilingi dunia, harumannya segar dan diberi sentuhan maskulin serta rugged. Polo Explorer mengandungi elemen segar mandarin Afrika Selatan dan bergamot Sicily, dengan campuran mahogany Cuba dan kayu sandal hutan Australia.

Menyedari keinginan pasangan yang mahukan keserasian dalam penampilan mereka, jenama minyak wangi terkemuka kini mula akur dengan kehendak itu. Selain sebagai pemakaian harian, set haruman berpasangan ini amat sesuai dijadikan hadiah hantaran untuk mereka yang akan melangsungkan perkahwinan.

Bagi kategori Haruman Pasangan Terbaik, pencalonan terdiri daripada CK In 2U Her/ CK In 2U Him oleh Calvin Klein, Armani Code For Men/ Armani Code Pour Femme (Giorgio Armani) dan XX/ XY (Hugo).

CK In 2U Her dan CK In 2U Him dibotolkan cukup ringkas namun penuh dengan kejutan. Logo botol si jejaka menegak ke atas manakala untuk wanita ke bawah, seakan konsep Yin dan Yang. Kedua-dua haruman dicipta segar, hangat dan seksi. Untuk wanita haruman berasaskan tarikan, kepuasan dan seri yang berpanjangan. Manakala si jejaka, menyerlah dari semua aspek.

Armani Code For Men dan Armani Code Pour Femme pula memikat, seksi, misteri dan stylish. Haruman lelaki adalah gabungan lembut lemon segar dan bergamot diselitkan kesegaran pokok oren. Hangat dengan kayu guaiac dan tonka bean. Sesuai untuk pemakaian siang hari dan majlis tertentu. Manakala Code Pour Femme pula adalah haruman tarikan untuk wanita dengan unsur segar, seksi dan penuh ciri feminin. Ia gabungan oren, halia, pir, melur, lavender, vanila dan kayu bernilai.

Dan akhir sekali, Hugo XX dan Hugo XY adalah padanan provokatif di mana keharmonian total bukan lagi asas dalam sesuatu perhubungan moden. Haruman ini direka selari, serta mempunyai kekuatan dan persembahan yang sama. Pun begitu, kedua-duanya sangat berbeza dan mempunyai kekuatan tersendiri.

Sebagai panduan untuk pemakaian haruman yang berpanjangan, sembur atau sapukan pada titik nadi seperti pergelangan tangan, pelipat siku, leher, belakang telinga dan dada. Jangan sembur haruman pada rambut! Untuk menyimpan haruman agar tahan lama, jauhkan ia daripada cahaya dan haba. Simpan di dalam kotak gelap atau laci bertutup adalah langkah yang paling baik.

Yang mana satu haruman terbaik bagi lelaki dan pasangan, semuanya terserah kepada anda. Dengan menyertai pengundian haruman ini, peserta akan menerima baucar RM20 bagi membeli haruman yang dicalonkan.

Sebagai sumbangan pihak Sa Sa kepada masyarakat, sebanyak RM1 dari setiap pembelian haruman antara 6 Oktober hingga 18 November akan didermakan kepada Pertubuhan Kebajikan Kanser Payudara.

Sumber : Utusan Malaysia Online

Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake (三宅 一生, Miyake Issei?, b. 22 April 1938) is a Japanese fashion designer. He is known for his technology-driven clothing designs, exhibitions and fragrances.

Miyake was born 22 April 1938 in Hiroshima, Japan, and studied graphic design at the Tama Art University in Tokyo, graduating in 1964. After graduation, he worked in Paris and New York City. Returning to Tokyo in 1970, he founded the Miyake Design Studio.

In the late 80s, he began to experiment with new methods of pleating that would allow both flexibility of movement for the wearer as well as ease of care and production. This eventually resulted in a new technique called garment pleating and in 1993's Pleats Please in which the garments are cut and sewn first, then sandwiched between layers of paper and fed into a heat press, where they are pleated. The fabric's 'memory' holds the pleats and when the garments are liberated from their paper cocoon, they are ready-to wear. He did the costume for Ballett Frankfurt with pleats in a piece named 'the Loss of Small Detail " William Forsythe and also work on ballet " Garden in the setting ".

In 1994 and 1999, Miyake turned over the design of the men's and women's collections respectively, to his associate, Naoki Takizawa, so that he could return to research full-time. In 2007, Naoki Takizawa opened his own brand, supported by the Issey Miyake Group and was replaced, as a Creative Director of the House of Issey Miyake, by Dai Fujiwara.

Source : Wikipedia

Bau Yang Memberangsangkan

Keseluruhan pancaindera memainkan peranan dalam meningkatkan kemesraan antara suami dan isteri, terutamanya apabila mahu melaksanakan nafkah batin. Pada asasnya, suami dan isteri perlulah menjaga kebersihan diri bagi mengelakkan bau-bau yang kurang menyenangkan pasangan dan ini boleh membantutkan selera seksual pasangan.


Saya sendiri pernah berselisih dengan sama ada lelaki mahupun wanita yang mempunyai bau badan yang amat kuat. Jika tidak keterlaluan, bolehlah saya catat sebagai 'meloyakan'. Percaya atau tidak, besar kemungkinan mereka ini tidak sedar bahawa bau badan mereka 'menyengat' kerana hidung mereka sudah lali dengan bau tersebut. Ada baiknya jika kita punya bau badan yang hangit dan tengik dapat melakukan usaha bagi mengatasinya, agar bau tubuh lebih menyenangkan, apatah lagi apabila mahu bersama pasangan yang dicintai dalam rumahtangga.

RAHSIA BAU YANG MEMBERANGSANGKAN

Tempat Tidur Yang Wangi

Kebiasaannya wangian yang digunakan dalam produk-produk untuk mencuci pakaian (detergent atau softener) mempunyai bau yang menyamankan. Kaum wanita suka pada bau bunga ros, lily, vanilla dan lavender. Ada baiknya mencari wangian jenis ini dan menyemburkannya sedikit di tempat tidur bagi membangkitkan suasana yang memberangsangkan.

Tubuh Yang Wangi

Walaupun ada orang yang lebih suka jika pasangannya tidak mandi sebelum melakukan seks, secara umumnya mandi sebelum melakukan seks adalah lebih baik dan menyegarkan. Pada masa kini shower gel ataupun sabun yang punya aroma banyak ditawarkan di pasaran. Sebaik-baiknya pilih aroma yang disukai oleh diri sendiri dan pasangan.

Alat Sulit Yang Wangi

Bukanlah satu kemestian untuk meletakkan sedikit minyak wangi pada alat sulit, tapi ia adalah langkah yang bagus, terutamanya bagi kaum wanita yang baru suci dari haid. Terdapat juga produk cairan yang boleh dicampur air dan digunakan untuk membasuh alat sulit ketika buang air kecil. Walaupun 'bau asli' tubuh merupakan pembangkit syahwat yang penting, kita tidak tahu mungkin ada bau-bau yang tidak menyenangkan terselit antara bau-bau asli tersebut. Meletakkan wangian pada alat sulit eloklah dilakukan lebih awal, iaitu sekitar sejam dua sebelum melakukan persetubuhan.


KELEBIHAN JENIS WANGIAN

Wangi-wangian mempunyai kesan yang berbeza pada penghidunya. Berikut dicatat kesan-kesan menggunakan wangian jenis tertentu:

Bau Limau Nipis, Lemon atau Citrus dapat mengurangkan rasa letih dan bimbang serta melahirkan perasaan gembira dan tenang. Bau Bunga Ros dan Mawar adalah memberangsangkan, atau meningkatkan keghairahan kepada kaum wanita. Bau Bunga Kenaga juga dapat meningkatkan keghairahan seksual, begitu juga Sandalwood.

WANGIAN TERPAHAT DI INGATAN

Salah satu kelebihan wangian ialah ia akan terpahat dalam ingatan insan yang menghidunya. Maknanya jika anda memakai wangi-wangian bila bersama suami atau isteri, ianya akan menjadi aset yang akan menyebabkan pasangan anda ingat pada saat manis itu. Begitu juga sebaliknya, jika tubuh anda tidak menyenangkan, ianya akan diingat dan akan menjadi antara sebab mengapa pasangan anda tidak begitu gemar untuk bersama.

KESIMPULAN

Bau asli tubuh merupakan bau yang memberangsangkan dengan syarat ianya tidak bercampur dengan bau asing yang bersifat kurang menyenangkan. Jika pun bau asli tubuh bercampur dengan wangian, sebaik-baiknya wangian itu tidaklah terlalu kuat hingga menenggelamkan bau asli tubuh. Wangian yang baik akan bercampur dengan bau asli tubuh dengan kadar yang sederhana, kerana itulah ada pendapat yang menyatakan memadailah mandi menggunakan sabun wangi yang disukai baunya kerana ia adalah wangian yang dianggap tidak terlalu mengganggu bau asli tubuh sendiri dan tubuh pasangan.

Wallahua'lam

Semoga Allah merahmati kita semua. Wassalam.

Sumber : Permata Yang Hilang

How Perfumes Are Made?

Raw Materials

Natural ingredients—flowers, grasses, spices, fruit, wood, roots, resins, balsams, leaves, gums, and animal secretions—as well as resources like alcohol, petrochemicals, coal, and coal tars are used in the manufacture of perfumes. Some plants, such as lily of the valley, do not produce oils naturally. In fact, only about 2,000 of the 250,000 known flowering plant species contain these essential oils. Therefore, synthetic chemicals must be used to re-create the smells of non-oily substances. Synthetics also create original scents not found in nature.

Some perfume ingredients are animal products. For example, castor comes from beavers, musk from male deer, and ambergris from the sperm whale. Animal substances are often used as fixatives that enable perfume to evaporate slowly and emit odors longer. Other fixatives include coal tar, mosses, resins, or synthetic chemicals. Alcohol and sometimes water are used to dilute ingredients in perfumes. It is the ratio of alcohol to scent that determines whether the perfume is "eau de toilette" (toilet water) or cologne.

The Manufacturing Process

Collection

1. Before the manufacturing process begins, the initial ingredients must be brought to the manufacturing center. Plant substances are harvested from around the world, often hand-picked for their fragrance. Animal products are obtained by extracting the fatty substances directly from the animal. Aromatic chemicals used in synthetic perfumes are created in the laboratory by perfume chemists.

Extraction
Oils are extracted from plant substances by several methods: steam distillation, solvent extraction, enfleurage, maceration, and expression.

2. In steam distillation, steam is passed through plant material held in a still, whereby the essential oil turns to gas. This gas is then passed through tubes, cooled, and liquified. Oils can also be extracted by boiling plant substances like flower petals in water instead of steaming them.

3. Under solvent extraction, flowers are put into large rotating tanks or drums and benzene or a petroleum ether is poured over the flowers, extracting the essential oils. The flower parts dissolve in the solvents and leave a waxy material that contains the oil, which is then placed in ethyl alcohol. The oil dissolves in the alcohol and rises. Heat is used to evaporate the alcohol, which once fully burned off, leaves a higher concentration of the perfume oil on the bottom.

4. During enfleurage, flowers are spread on glass sheets coated with grease. The glass sheets are placed between wooden frames in tiers. Then the flowers are removed by hand and changed until the grease has absorbed their fragrance.

5. Maceration is similar to enfleurage except that warmed fats are used to soak up the flower smell. As in solvent extraction, the grease and fats are dissolved in alcohol to obtain the essential oils.

6. Expression is the oldest and least complex method of extraction. By this process, now used in obtaining citrus oils from the rind, the fruit or plant is manually or mechanically pressed until all the oil is squeezed out.

Blending

7. Once the perfume oils are collected, they are ready to be blended together according to a formula determined by a master in the field, known as a "nose." It may take as many as 800 different ingredients and several years to develop the special formula for a scent.

After the scent has been created, it is mixed with alcohol. The amount of alcohol in a scent can vary greatly. Most full perfumes are made of about 10-20% perfume oils dissolved in alcohol and a trace of water. Colognes contain approximately 3-5% oil diluted in 80-90% alcohol, with water making up about 10%. Toilet water has the least amount—2% oil in 60-80% alcohol and 20% water.

Aging

8 Fine perfume is often aged for several months or even years after it is blended. Following this, a "nose" will once again test the perfume to ensure that the correct scent has been achieved. Each essential oil and perfume has three notes: "Notes de tete," or top notes, "notes de coeur," central or heart notes, and "notes de fond," base notes. Top notes have tangy or citrus-like smells; central notes (aromatic flowers like rose and jasmine) provide body, and base notes (woody fragrances) provide an enduring fragrance. More "notes," of various smells, may be further blended.

Quality Control

Because perfumes depend heavily on harvests of plant substances and the availability of animal products, perfumery can often turn risky. Thousands of flowers are needed to obtain just one pound of essential oils, and if the season's crop is destroyed by disease or adverse weather, perfumeries could be in jeopardy. In addition, consistency is hard to maintain in natural oils. The same species of plant raised in several different areas with slightly different growing conditions may not yield oils with exactly the same scent.

Problems are also encountered in collecting natural animal oils. Many animals once killed for the value of their oils are on the endangered species list and now cannot be hunted. For example, sperm whale products like ambergris have been outlawed since 1977. Also, most animal oils in general are difficult and expensive to extract. Deer musk must come from deer found in Tibet and China; civet cats, bred in Ethiopia, are kept for their fatty gland secretions; beavers from Canada and the former Soviet Union are harvested for their castor.

Synthetic perfumes have allowed perfumers more freedom and stability in their craft, even though natural ingredients are considered more desirable in the very finest perfumes. The use of synthetic perfumes and oils eliminates the need to extract oils from animals and removes the risk of a bad plant harvest, saving much expense and the lives of many animals.

Source : http://www.enotes.com

Tips Memilih Perfume

Anda mungkin sering beli minyak wangi atau parfum, tapi wanginya berubah pada keesokannya. Atau pinjam minyak wangi teman, tapi bila dipakai, aromanya berbeza dengan teman Anda. Memilih minyak wangi baru agak membingungkan. Saat ini tersedia berbagai minyak wangi. Berikut, fakta dan tip agar tidak bingung lagi apabila membeli minyak wangi.

Wangi dari minyak wangi terdiri dari 4 jenis bauan. Setiap kali minyak wangi disemburkan, Anda akan bau 3 aroma yang terdiri dari:

Top note - muncul dalam 5 - 10 minit sesudah disemburkan dan merupakan bau yang paling kuat. Lapisan ini biasanya terdiri dari bau green, sitrus, aldehyde, dan floral lembut.

Middle note (jantung) - muncul 20 – 30 minit sesudah disemburkan. Pada saat ini, hampir semua alkohol sudah menguap. Wangi tengah / jantung sering kaya dgn bunga.

Base note - muncul sekitar 2 jam sesudah disemprotkan dan membantu mengikat wangi bersama. Bau kayu seperti cedarwood, sandalwood, vanila ditempatkan di base note.

Yang terakhir adalah missing note, zat kimia kulit setiap orang yang membantu menentukan intensitas dan long-lasting minyak wangi. Inilah yang menyebabkan mengapa bau haruman berbeza-beza pada setiap orang.

Tip apabila membeli minyak wangi baru

1. Terhad dengan hanya mencuba 3 contoh untuk mencegah olfactory kelelahan.

2. Semburkan minyak wangi pada kertas putih. Jangan semburkan pada tinta karena bisa mengubah aroma.

3. Sesudah disemburkan, tunggu beberapa detik untuk mencegah tercampur dengan wangi sebelumnya.

4. Jika disemburkan di pergelangan tangan, jangan langsung menggosok pergelangan tangan bersama. Cara ini merusak aroma dan mengubah wewangian. Tahan beberapa detik untuk membantu panas tubuh mengaktifkan wewangian.

5. Jika ada masa, tunggu top note menetap dulu selama 5 - 10 minit sehingga Anda lebih yakin bagaimana wangian itu bertindak balas pada zat kimia Anda


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Diolah ke bahasa malaysia oleh Cik Wangi...

The Difference of Perfume , Eau de Perfume, Eau de Toilette and Eau de Cologne.

Perfume is composed of natural or synthetic fragrant oil extracts diluted in water and high-grade alcohol. The differences are simply a matter of the amount or concentration of oils in the fragrance. The higher the concentration of oils the longer the fragrance will last.
Eau de Cologne with just 4% essential oils and Eau de Toilette with 8% to 15% oils are the least concentrated and last about 2 hours.
Eau de Perfume (Parfum) with 15 to 22% essential oils lasts about 3-5 hours.
Perfume or Parfum Classic is highly concentrated to 22% of essential oils and lasts 6 hours or more.

Source : http://www.1loveperfumes.com/

Tip Memakai Minyak Wangi dengan Betul.

Minyak wangi berkesan kepada kulit yg panas dan mempunyai peraliran darah yg baik. Belakang telinga dan nadi pada sendi tangan adalah tempat yg paling sesuai mencalit minyak wangi. Selain daripada itu, rambut yg dicuci dan segar atau baju daripada bahan semulajadi adalah pembaca bau wangi.

Haruman tahan lama jika disapu pada kulit bawah pakaian. Sesiapa yg suka bertukar haruman dinasihatkan berhati-hati apabila menyembur pakaian dengan minyak wangi. Kesan minyak wangi yg tinggal pada pakaian benang bulu sebagai contohnya mungkin tidak sesuai dgn pemakaian minyak wangi baru.

Setiap minyak wangi mempunyai keharmonian baunya tersendiri. Sekiranya kamu menggunakan minyak wangi lebih daripada satu pada masa yg sama, keharmonian minyak wangi akan hilang. Ini akan hanya merosakkan ciri-ciri setiap minyak wangi dan menimbulkan bau yg kurang menyenangkan.

Minyak wangi boleh tahan lama selama enam bulan. Sekiranya ia dijaga rapi, ia bertahan lebih lama. Minyak wangi hendaklah diletakkan di dalam tempat gelap bersuhu bilik. Utk botol baru, ia boleh disimpan selama setahun tanpa dibuka tudungnya. Jgn simpan minyak wangi dalam peti sejuk kerana khuatir akan memberi kesan kepada makanan.

Mengapa bau minyak wangi berbeza2 bila dipakai oleh org berlainan?

Bau minyak wangi itu akan berubah bila dipengaruhi oleh keadaan persekitaran. Sewaktu kamu beli minyak wangi di gedung jualan, ia dipengaruhi oleh persekitaran haruman yg kuat. Keadaan ini berbeza dengan persekitaran rumah. Sebab itulah baunya berbeza bila dibawa pulang.

Suhu dan kelembapan yg berbeza juga perlu diambil kira. Perlu diambil perhatian, setiap minyak wangi mempunyai kehidupan haruman tersendiri dan akan hanya timbul setelah satu tempoh.

Minyak wangi adalah campuran bahan2 tertentu hasil daripada beberapa peringkat proses pengewapan. Minyak wangi yg baik dibuat berhati-hati. Bau itu mestilah sama dgn bau asal yg digunakan bagi melahirkan satu kehidupan haruman dan luahan perasaan yg berterusan.

Peringkat awal pemakaian minyak wangi, pengguna hanya menyedari bau awal iaitu top note. Selepas beberapa saat, apabila minyak wangi sudah serasi dgn peredaran darah barulah bau sebenarnya timbul.

Setiap org mempunyai bau badan yg tersendiri. Semua bergantung kepada keadaan kulit masing2, gaya hidup dan pemakanan yg seimbang. Org lain mungkin sesuai dgn haruman yg digunakan tetapi kita tidak.

Bergaya Seperti Lelaki Metroseksual.

by ABM

28 Mei 2008


Pernahkah anda menghadiri majlis, parti atau makan malam yang dianjurkan rakan-rakan mahupun oleh syarikat tertentu? Tentu tetamu hadir dengan pelbagai gaya tersendiri. Dalam ramai-ramai mungkin ada seorang dua lelaki yang begitu bergaya dan penampilannya hebat. Mungkin dia seorang metroseksual. Anda mahu bergaya sepertinya? Jika mahu, anda pasti tampil lebih menarik dengan pakaian yang dikenakan, syaratnya ikuti panduan ini.

1. Grooming
Sebelum mengenakan pakaian, anda perlu melakukan grooming terlebih dahulu. Biasanya lelaki metro mengambil berat soal rerambut pada tubuh mereka. Rambut perlu dipotong kemas. Mereka cukur malah wax rerambut di wajah mahupun di bahagian lainnya. Menyakitkan? Ya, tapi hasilnya memuaskan.

2. Tekstur
Tekstur juga perlu diambil kira dan ia sangat penting. Jangan pilih fabrik yang menampakkan kualiti yang tidak bagus. Sebaliknya jika ingin memilih pakaian bertekstur, anda perlu memilih fabrik cashmere untuk sweater dan t-shirts, atau fabrik kapas berkualiti tinggi. Kemeja anda perlu kelihatan lembut dan potongannya bersesuaian dengan saiz tubuh anda.

3. Potongan
Lelaki metro amat mementingkan soal potongan setiap pakaian yang dipakai. Mengapa? Alasannya mereka mahu kelihatan sharp atau kemas. Bagi seorang profesional seperti anda, pilih sut berpotongan klasik yang bakal memberikan impak positif kepada orang lain terhadap anda. Untuk pakaian biasa, pilih t-shirt yang bersesuaian (tidak terlalu besar dan tidak terlalu ketat) serta jeans berkualiti.

4. Stail
Lelaki metro amat peka terhadap perkembangan fesyen terkini. Jadi, apa yang perlu anda lakukan, rajin membelek majalah fesyen lelaki atau kunjungi butik-butik pakaian berjenama yang menyediakan ruang ‘stail’ atau pakaian yang digayakan pada patung. Dengan cara ini, anda pasti sentiasa berada di atas dengan semua trend fesyen terkini.



5. Pewangi
Tidak lengkap ciri-ciri seorang lelaki metroseksual tanpa pewangi (minyak wangi) yang berkualiti. Pilihlah minyak wangi yang bersesuaian dengan personaliti anda. Minyak wangi paling sesuai untuk lelaki memiliki haruman sensual, oriental dan musky. Jika anda seorang yang gemar melakukan aktiviti luar, pilih minyak wangi yang menyegarkan.

6. Aksesori
Untuk bergaya, anda juga perlu melengkapi stail anda dengan memakai beberapa aksesori. Untuk permulaan, pakailah seutas jam yang menarik dan mewah. Pilih sama ada berwarna perak atau emas. Tali jam kulit juga amat menarik dan bergaya. Kemudian anda boleh memakai rantai yang sesuai dengan warna kulit. Gelang atau cincin sesuai jika perlu.

7. Kasut
Jangan abaikan soal pemakaian kasut. Ia pelengkap kepada gaya dan sangat penting. Anda boleh pilih sama ada mengenakan kasut klasik atau trendy, apa yang penting ia kelihatan menarik dan sesuai. Pastikan kasut yang dipakai sentiasa dikilat dan bersih. Jangan sesekali rosakkan penampilan dengan kasut yang tidak bersesuaian atau ‘buruk’.

8. Go Digital
Kebiasaanya lelaki metro mempunyai beberapa jenis barangan digital. Ini termasuklah telefon bimbit yang terkini, MacBook yang memuatkan software canggih serta iPod yang memuatkan video serta muzik kegemaran mereka.

9. Barangan kulit
Anda memerlukan sebuah beg kulit yang berkualiti untuk memuatkan barangan penting. Pilih beg yang berkualiti, tahan lama dan lasak yang boleh digunakan setiap hari. Pastikan beg kulit itu mempunyai ruang untuk meletakkan laptop kesayangan dan barangan lain.

10. Maintenance
Setelah anda menggayakan pakaian bersama, anda perlu mengekalkannya. Jangan hanya untuk acara tertentu sahaja. Kalau boleh tampil bergaya setiap hari. Selain itu, anda juga perlu melabur sedikit untuk produk penjagaan wajah seperti pencuci, penyegar dan pelembap. Jangan takut untuk mendapatkan rawatan manicure untuk jari jemari.

Sumber : http://www.gua.com.my/

Cheap Perfume.

After being away on business, Tim thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift.

"How about some perfume?" he asked the cosmetics clerk.

She showed him a bottle costing $50.00.

"That's a bit much," said Tim, so she returned with a smaller bottle for $30.00.

"That's still quite a bit," Tim complained.

Growing annoyed, the clerk brought out a tiny $15.00 bottle.

"What I mean," said Tim, "is I'd like to see something really cheap."

The clerk handed him a mirror.

Source : www.jokesplace.com

Kimia dan Minyak Wangi.

Kategori Kimia Karbon
Kimiawan Minyak Wangi Menangkap Wewangian dari Alam
Oleh Carrie Dierks
Sumber: © 1998 Peregrine Publishers, Inc., All Rights Reserved

Jika akhir-akhir ini Anda berhenti sejenak di counter minyak wangi, Anda pasti mendapatkan banyak sekali jenis cologne dan minyak wangi yang baru di pasaran. Aroma baru dari Tommy Hilfiger, Coty, dan Clinique, di antaranya, bercirikan campuran unik yang berkisar dari "karangan bunga mawar, melati, dan bunga bakung" sampai kepada "bau pedas dari merica dan kayu manis". Aroma-aroma ini berkisar dari yang lembut sampai yang berani, tetapi semua mempunyai kesamaan: mereka menggunakan teknik labotarium modern untuk meniru dan meningkatkan wewangian yang berasal dari alam.

Waktu seorang pembuat minyak wangi meracik jenis wewangian yang baru, kerjanya sangat mirip seperti seorang komposer menciptakan sebuah melodi: mencampurkan beberapa jenis wewangian ke dalam suatu keseluruhan yang selaras. Berbagai macam bau di dalam minyak wangi dikelompokkan sebagai nada atas, nada tengah dan nada dasar. Nada atas biasanya berasal dari tumbuhan sejenis lemon dan jeruk, tercium oleh hidung Anda terlebih dahulu, karena molekulnya menguap dengan cepat. Nada dasar mempunyai bentuk molekul yang lebih besar dan lebih lambat menguap, baunya akan bertahan selama satu hari atau lebih, biasanya berasal dari zat yang dikeluarkan oleh hewan seperti musk (dari rusa Tibet) dan ambergris (dari paus sperma). Nada tengah merupakan pusat dari wewangian dan biasanya merupakan campuran dari bunga-bunga yang wangi seperti mawar, melati dan bunga bakung.

Dunia pembuatan minyak wangi mengalamami perubahan besar tahun 1921, dengan dikeluarkannya Chanel No. 5. Wewangian klasik ini adalah wewangian pertama yang mengkombinasikan sari bunga-bungaan dengan persenyawaan buatan yang disebut aldehida. Persenyawaan hidrokarbon ini tidak hanya memperkuat dan mengintensifkan aroma tradisional, tetapi juga memberikan kemungkinan untuk menciptakan banyak aroma-aroma baru yang tampaknya tidak terbatas. Ahli-ahli kimia sekarang ini sudah mengembangkan sekitar 3000 aroma buatan berbeda untuk dikerjakan.

Aroma khas dari sebuah persenyawaan tergantung dari struktur kimianya. Contohnya, menurut seorang ahli kimia organik Charles Sell dari perusahaan minyak wangi Quest International, sebuah molekul beraroma melati mempunyai "sebuah atom karbon sebagai pusat yang dikelilingi oleh tiga kelompok yang berbeda: sebuah kelompok dengan tingkat kepolaran yang tinggi, sebuah kelompok dengan tingkat kepolaran yang rendah, dan sebuah rantai karbon yang panjang." Aroma buah-buahan biasanya berasal dari jenis ester, yang dihasilkan di dalam buah ketika alkohol bereaksi dengan asam karbosilat.

Tetapi para ilmuwan tidak selalu dapat memperkirakan aroma yang akan dihasilkan oleh sebuah persenyawaan, karena tidak ada seorang pun yang tahu dengan pasti bagaimana molekul-molekul bereaksi dengan reseptor olfatoris (reseptor pembau) di hidung. Akibatnya, pembuatan minyak wangi dapat melibatkan banyak sekali percobaan.

Sebuah teknik yang dipakai oleh ahli minyak wangi untuk mengetahui susunan kimia dari sebuah aroma dengan tepat adalah headspace technology. Ini dilakukan dengan menempatkan sebuah kaca lengkung di atas sumber aroma tersebut, seperti bunga, dan menganalisa molekul-molekul di dalamnya. Dengan informasi ini, ahli kimia dapat menciptakan lagi wewangian tersebut di labotarium. Dari sana, selanjutnya terserah kepada pembuat minyak wangi dengan keahliannya untuk menciptakan sebuah campuran yang dapat menarik para pembeli.

(diterjemahkan oleh Shirley Deborah)
c 2000 Peregrine Publishers, Inc., All Rights Reserved

Sumber : http://www.chem-is-try.org/