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The history of perfume oils dates back to ancient Egypt when these fine scented
oils were presented to royalty as gifts. In modern times, however, when the
word "perfume" is said, most people think of department store fragrances,
which consist mainly of the concentrated oil and alcohol solution. Nevertheless,
as more and more people are finding out about them, perfume oils are experiencing
great popularity. Here are some interesting facts about perfume oils:
1) Strength of smell - Perfume oils are highly concentrated and up to ten times
more concentrated than department store perfumes. This quality allows oils to
last longer than their eau de perfume counterparts.
2) Alcohol - Perfumes have alcohol in them, which creates different smell effects.
Most body oils use carrier oils like jojoba or grapeseed oil in place of alcohol.
In some fragrances, the smell can change as the alcohol evaporates different
scent notes through time. With oils, the scent is more constant.
3) Price - A noticeable difference between perfumes and perfume oils is price.
Perfumes have a very high markup and great profit margins, which is perhaps
why many celebrities have embarked on the trend of creating their own perfumes
and colognes. Perfume oils can be sold very cheaply, or even more expensively
than the perfumes, depending on how they are positioned in the market.
4) Body chemistry - Just because a perfume or cologne smells good on you, doesn't
mean that the oil version will. Perfumes only have a small percentage of oil,
so they are quite different than pure body oils. This interaction between the
fragrance and your body may produce a different scent perception altogether.
5) Packaging - Clearly, department store perfumes are very nicely packaged
and thus make great gifts for friends and family. Many perfume oils are sold
in less attractive containers, which is part of the reason for their lower price.
6) Uses - Perfumes are only intended for use on the body, but perfume oils
can be used to create a variety of scented products, like soap, candles, bath
oils, air fresheners, and many other types of scented products. Be aware that
there are different types of fragrance oils and that pure uncut oils are not
safe for use on the skin.
In summary, whether you choose to use perfume oils or not will depend on the
factors above. Try out a small sample first and who knows, you might just discover
a delightful new product to add to your personal inventory.
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