The word “perfume” is derived from the Latin word “parfumare” which means “through smoke”. The early Egyptians used perfumed balms to pay tribute to their gods and later as an element in pre love making preparations. They used the famous incense known as Kyphi to scent the ambience. Kyphi, an odorous mixture consisted of the myrrh, bays of juniper, seeds of fenugreek, Mastic tree, pistachio and edible shoveler duck, the whole crushed and mixed with wine and a preparation
cooked containing resin and of honey. It's really interesting to note that the process of making perfume has come to full circle today with high quality aromatherapy perfumed oils. Let’s peep into the exotic world of perfumes with DGreetings.
Perfume is a blend of pungent essential oils and fragrant compounds, fixatives, and solvents which exude an air of aroma. The quantity and type of solvent blended with the fragrance oil decides whether a perfume is considered as a pure perfume, Eau de parfum, Eau de toilette, or Eau de Cologne. Perfumes oils are thinned with a suitable solvent to make the perfume more usable. This is done because undiluted oils consist of high concentrations of volatile components that can lead to allergic reactions. Although the perfume oil can be diluted by means of solvents such as fractionated coconut oil, jojoba and wax, the most common solvents used for perfume oil dilution are ethanol or a mixture of ethanol and water. The percent of perfume oil by volume in a perfume is given below.
Perfume is the costliest form with 22% of essential oils. Eau de Parfum is next with between 15 and 22% essential oils. Eau de Parfum is followed by Eau de Toilette consisting of 8 to 15% oils. Eau De Toilette is the all time favorite cheap perfume for both men and women. It has an aroma concentration up to 14%. However, it may not last long but it's the most affordable. Eau de Cologne has just 4% essential oils. Eau Fraiche with 1 to 3% essential oils is the lightest dilution of fragrance. It's usually alcohol free too, which makes it perfect to apply for warmer climates. As the percentage of perfumed ingredients decreases, the intensity and longevity of the scent decreases. It should also be taken care that different perfumeries or perfume brands assign different amounts of oils to each of their perfumes.
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