About Perfumes & Perfume-Making: Video Series

Perfume does not have a defined expiration date, but there are certain fragrances that will age pleasantly and others that will degrade over time. Understand how aromas can change and mature with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

When selecting the right perfume, consider the ingredients that are used, determine if a natural or synthetic product would be best, and match the aroma to a personality type. Find the perfect perfume with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

To apply perfume properly, rub the oil onto pulse points for a more quickly-diffusing effect, or apply it to non-pulse points to keep the fragrance on the skin longer. Apply perfume on any part of the body with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

Different types of perfume can be worn at different times and places throughout the day, as something lighter and airier is best for daytime and work while something deeper and sultrier is better for a nighttime atmosphere. Determine when to wear various types of scents with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

The difference between cologne and perfume exists in the concentration of the aromatics, as perfumes tend to be more highly concentrated while colognes have a lower concentration of fragrance. Understand why cologne and perfume differ with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

Recipes for perfumes usually follow a proportion of base notes, which last the longest, heart notes, which are the main scent, and top notes, which diffuse quickly. Combine a variety of base, middle and top notes to form a well-balanced fragrance with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

The different types of perfumes include florals, orientals, fougeres, chypres, leather and citrus, all of which can be blended into infinite combinations to form well-balanced fragrances. Understand the various categories of perfumes with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

To keep perfume from going bad, avoid exposure to light, heath and air, all of which can drastically change the smell of the fragrance and destroy its original charm. Keep perfume well-preserved with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

Some chemicals that can appear in perfume include synthetic scents, preservatives and other man-made ingredients, but perfumes can easily be made with all natural ingredients. Find out what may exist in many fragrances on the market today with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

Perfume atomizers work by pumping out the liquid through a small tube and feeding it through a mister on top where the perfume particles separate into the air. See how an atomizer works for perfume application with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.

Making perfume for animals is not advised, as animals have a much more heightened sense of smell than humans have, and the strong scents can make them uncomfortable. Avoid putting any fragrances on an animal, instead bathing them regularly to avoid foul smells, with helpful advice from a natural perfume producer in this free video on perfumes.