Knowledge of perfume, professional terms for perfumery

As the old saying goes, "smell the fragrance and know the person", especially in the hot summer, working women should have their own perfume. So what kind of perfume is suitable for you without being overly ostentatious?

Eau de parfum

Abbreviation: EDP

Concentration: 10-15%.

Features: Eau de Parfum will have a better durability than Eau de Parfum, and if the environment of your workplace or event does not allow you to refragrance often, Eau de Parfum will be your best choice.

Eau de toilette

Abbreviation: EDT

Concentration: 5-10%.

Features: Eau de toilette has a high proportion of alcohol, is easy to volatile, usually after early morning use, can be re-scented during the noon break, the slight breath can last until the afternoon, suitable for people who like refreshing.

According to the fragrance type, it can be divided into the following 7 types:

1.Single-flower.

Single-flower perfume refers to the raw material of perfume with a single floral fragrance as the main note, such as rose, jasmine, etc.

2.Mixed patterns.

This type of perfume is composed of several floral scents to form a comprehensive floral type, which has the characteristics of a strong fragrance and gives people a wonderful feeling.

3.Plant-type.

Some fragrant plants in the wild are used as raw materials, which are formulated into a light and elegant fragrance, giving people a fresh and pleasant one.

Feel. 4.Spice type.

The fragrance is made with cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and other spices as raw materials, expressing a lasting emotion and longing.

5.Citrus type.

With citrus and lemon as the fragrance type, it has the characteristics of fresh fragrance and can cause a pleasant mood.

6.Oriental type.

Oriental perfumes are mainly made from mint and musk and have a spicy taste.

7.Forest type.

The forest type is mainly made of oak trees and fresh greenery, and expresses a far-reaching, broad and dignified temperament.

Contraindications for use: 1 Do not sprinkle perfume on exposed parts that are easy to be exposed to the sun, as it is easy to produce black spots.

2 Do not spray directly on **, it is easy to be allergic.

3 Do not mix two different perfumes together, as they will produce strange smells and distort the smell of perfumes.

Have you ever known the technical terms of perfume? Many girls' love for perfume is difficult to explain in words, so for such perfume styles, we will want to understand, so the following is the knowledge I share with you about the professional terms of perfume.

Cologne

Eau de toilette, with a fragrance content between 3% and 5%, will last for about 1 to 3 hours.

Eau de Toilette eau de parfum

The flavor content is between 5% and 10%, and its fragrance lasts for about 4 hours.

Eau de Parfum Eau de Parfum

The flavor content is between 10% and 15%, and its fragrance lasts for about 5 hours.

Body lotion or body cream

Emulsion-based fragrances are suitable for use after bathing and last for about 3 to 8 hours.

Perfume fragrance

The flavor content is about 15% to 30%, and it usually lasts for about 5 to 8 hours.

Top Notes Top notes

When you unscrew the bottle and spray the fragrance inside, the first smell that wafts through is the top note of a perfume. The top notes usually only last for a short period of time, around 15 minutes.

middle heart or soul notes (key notes).

The heart is the soul of a perfume, which refers to the fragrance that evolves after 10 minutes of being sprayed on the body. It lasts for about 1 2 hours.

bottom notes

The bottom notes that slowly evolve after the heart are able to bring out all the notes of this key fragrance and last all day. So when you choose to buy a fragrance, in addition to relying on your intuition to choose your favorite top notes, you must also make sure that you like its heart and bottom notes.

Tips for perfume preservation

1. Perfume is expensive, so we must learn how to preserve it, so as to ensure that our investment is valuable. Air, heat and light are the natural enemies of perfumery, so be especially careful.

2. Unopened perfume, as long as it can be avoided from being stored in hot or light places, its shelf life can be more than 3 years. A lot of people like to put perfume in the bathroom, but it's not a good one. Choose. Because the bathroom often has heating appliances!

3. Minimize the chance of perfume contact with air. As soon as you open the cap, the perfume will start to evaporate, which is not conducive to the preservation of the perfume. Therefore, girls who like to change perfume sprays every day should inject Lu Yi, and it is recommended that when you buy, it is more appropriate to choose the smallest capacity of packaging.

4. If you buy a relatively affordable large bottle of perfume, you can put it in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life.

5. Don't throw away the perfume box! The box can be effective in reducing the threat of light to the perfume. After each spray, put the perfume back in the box!

6. The shelf life of the unsealed perfume is only about 1 and a half years. If the color of the perfume starts to darken and the texture becomes sticky, throw it away immediately!