Makeup Article: Your Guide to Holiday Fragrances

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“It’s the magic and alchemy of the perfumer’s art to blend and mix the hundreds and thousands of ingredients that can make up an infinite variety of ‘scentsational’ scents. Just like a composer does with music.” Rochelle Bloom, president of the Fragrance Foundation.

Choosing a memorable holiday fragrance can impress friends and family; sometimes people only visit relatives during the holidays. The sense of smell is closely tied to memory, so a pleasant fragrance leaves behind terrific memories. Choosing the right perfume or fragrance can be challenging, however, since there are so many types from which to choose.

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Types of Fragrance

Fragrances are complex and consist of three notes: top note, middle note and base note. The top note is the first impression one gets when the aroma hits the nose. It sets up the middle, which is the heart of the scent. The base note is slightly different and leaves behind a lingering remembrance. Although these complexities can cross categories, they can be grouped in the following classes, which are the best known.

Floral. These can be dominated by one flower, or a bouquet.

Chypre. Rich, long-lasting fragrance comprised of woody, mossy, flowery notes.

Citrus. These scents carry the distinct suggestion of various citrus products, (orange, lemon, mandarin) and are very clean, fresh fragrances.

Oriental. These are a blend of warmth and mystery. Think musks complemented by exotic essences.

Green. Natural, fresh aromas often paired with fruity and floral notes.

Choosing the Right Perfume

Perfumes should be selected that complement a person’s personality and lifestyle. Since scent is linked with memory, some people may choose a perfume that brings to mind pleasant recollections, such as a wedding, class prom or other seminal event. One should keep several perfumes for different events; special occasions such as holidays may require something a little different.

Select the best perfume for individual body chemistry. Each perfume really does produce a different bouquet for each user.

The season should make a difference in what scent a person chooses. Heavy spicy fragrance is inappropriate for hot summer days; but light floral scents provide the right note. Heavier scents work well for holidays but should be used sparingly. Fragrant preparations come in different strengths. Perfume has the highest concentration and should be used in moderation on the pulse points. Eau de Parfum can be used a bit more heavily, but try to resist overdoing it. Many advisers suggest that Eau de Toilette can practically be used as bathwater, but resist the temptation – when it comes to fragrance, less is more.

Happy Holidays!

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Cindi Lewis write for GLOSSY, a hair care and beauty products online retailer.