Grooming Basics

Your personal fragrance can be the first impression you give someone, so it should be memorable for the right reasons. A few simple steps can help assure that your scent will be long-lasting. ...

There are few things that can evoke an image, a memory or a feeling like a scent. But with thousands of options out there, from cheap body sprays to designer fragrances, finding one for you or...

Perfume is one of life's little pleasures. It is also a multimillion-dollar industry. Hundreds of new fragrances are released each year, ranging from commercial creations available at your nearest...

We have all had an experience where we have been accosted by a smell. Pleasant or not it becomes obtrusive when we are not expecting it. It is rude to walk around drenched in cologne or perfume....

There are a lot of fragrances on the market. Some of them seem to start off strong or even overpowering and disappear as the day goes on. Here are some effective ways to wear fragrance that will...

We all enjoy using the elite body spray from those fancy stores; but do we really want to pay upwards of $7 per bottle? If you are ready to stock your dresser with a wealth of body spray...

Perfume can be intoxicating. It can influence emotions, conjure lost memories or even arouse hidden desires. The seemingly mystical powers of fragrance are scientifically based. The secret lies...

Have you ever noticed that a perfume scent can last all day on some people, but not on others? Are you one of those people that have to reapply your perfume everyday at lunch? If so, there are...

We all like to smell good and it is quite an annoyance when the scent you are wearing fades away after only a short while. But this doesn't have to be the case. There are many reasons why perfume...

In this article you will learn how to properly apply cologne or perfume.

Peppermint essential oil offers a familiar and stimulating fragrance and has many uses, ranging from cosmetic to medicinal.

You would think that applying cologne or perfume would be fairly straight-forward. But there are a couple of tips to keep in mind to maintain your fragrance all through the day.

Dry body oils are great because you can apply them any time of the day to nourish skin and give yourself a delightful scented boost. Dry body oils are not actually dry, but they absorb so quickly...

A sweet fragrance can be the finishing touch to a woman's total look. Here are some ways to make your perfume last longer during the day!

This is one of the most basic methods of creating a personal fragrance. It is based on the premise of building a scent from any three essential oils that appeal to you and using alcohol as a...

Women have been wearing lotion and shower gel for many years. But many individuals are interested in creating their own products. Making your own lotion and shower gel is often cheaper and more...

Beautiful perfume fragrance has been used in many forms for thousands of years. Today, one of the largest and most popular uses is for personal perfume fragrance. Perfume alone or layered in...

One thing that can be difficult to do is to find a fragrance to turn into your signature cologne. Because there are so many different types of cologne it can be difficult to narrow down. But...

Of the varied uses of perfume, popular reasons include stress relief, confidence boosting, mood changing and, of course, as a means to attract attention and express personality. Olfactory senses...

To make your favorite fragrance last all day, LAYER IT! Shower or bathe with your favorite perfume fragrant shower gel or soap, then massage matching fragrant body lotion into skin, then spray...

Few fragrances are more aromatic than the smell of fresh roses. People have used roses for perfumes, as beauty aids, medicines and for many other uses for thousands of years. One way to enjoy the...

The effectiveness of lavender is legendary. This unassuming little flower possesses a soothing fragrance that relieves stress, promotes peaceful sleep, eases irritability and depression, and even...

Most commercially-prepared quality perfumes utilize perfumer’s alcohol in their formulations. This creates a “fixative” for the scent of natural essential oils and other...

Almost everyone likes fragrance but what we don't enjoy are the headaches and breathing problems associated with smelling synthetic fragrances. For this reason, many either buy or make their own...

Is your perfume having the desired effect? Every woman possesses her own scent. Factors such as skin type and acidity play an important role. However, personality must not be overlooked when...

Have a designer fragrance that you love but hate to spend big bucks on? There are a few ways to make that bottle last so you don't have to purchase as often

Everyone enjoys hearing that they smell wonderful--which is why people spend a small fortune on designer perfumes. A cheap and fun alternative to fancy and expensive fragrances is to make your own...

For decades, perfume fragrances were classified according to families, but the system was confusing to most people outside the fragrance industry. In 1983, after attending a workshop on...

The right scent at just the right intensity can be enough all by itself to turn heads. But how you wear the fragrance can be just as important as what fragrance you are wearing. If you’re ready to...

Perfumes are made up of essential oils that are blended together to create unique fragrances. Every perfume has four elements to its fragrance, and understanding those elements can help you choose...

Scenting ourselves is quite a tricky undertaking. On the one hand, you don't want people to know you're coming from a mile away, but on the other, you do want to smell delicious and memorable. As...

Buying fragranced body lotions from specialty stores can get pretty pricey. Why not pamper your skin and your wallet by purchasing an unscented lotion base and adding your own designer scent? It’s...