The word perfume comes from the Latin words per fumus which means “through smoke”. Egyptians used to use them for applying or creating smoke at places. Perfumery originated from Egypt and Mesopotamia. Perfumes are scented liquids that are applied or worn on the skin. These liquids are scented using plant or animal sources and essential oils. There is a scent that would fit any individual’s taste. They can be found in most malls, department stores, and even online.
A perfume is different from cologne in terms of the amount of scented material to solvent. A pure fragrance contains the highest proportion of scent which is about 25 to 40% composition. Common scents are those with floral ingredients such as jasmine, lilies, freesia, coriander, to name a few. Other plants sources are barks, flowers, blossoms, fruits, leaves, twigs resins, roots, seeds and woods. Animal sources are ambergris, castoreum, civet, hyraceum, honeycomb, and deer musk. Natural sources come from lichens, and seaweeds.
Types of perfumes include eau de parfum, eau de toilette, esprit de parfum, eau de cologne, splash, and mist. Generally, men would prefer cologne and women choose perfumes. Oriental fragrances give the impression of sensuality, while floral types express scent of flowers. Fruity fragrances are spicy and fresh. Natural fragrances are safe and easy to wear.
ePerfume features and offers a line-up of different types of perfumes. The following are the names of some perfumes in the online store with their corresponding type and the amount of concentration of aromatic compounds:
• Burberry Eau de Parfum by Burberry–15-30%
• Dior Addict Shine Eau de Toilette by Christian Dior –5-15% Jordan Eau de Cologne by Michael Jordan –3-8%
• Obsession Men Aftershave by Calvin Klein –1-3%
There are modern classifications of perfume and cologne. These include fruity, bright floral, aquatic, gourmand, and citrus fragrances. Each perfume is made distinct for a particular individual. A scent that works for one another may not be liked by another person. There is a continuing research on improving the formulation of fragrances that are aesthetically appealing to all men and women. ePerfume is there to offer quality perfumes of various types and prices.
