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All About Your Aftershave


In this day and age, we have come to know the metrosexual men. Each day, we find out that more and more men have become aware and are conscious of their appearance. Gone are the days when the rough and rugged look was the epitome of being handsome. Imagine guys with unshaven and perhaps even […]

How to Properly Apply Aftershave


Most people are aware that aftershave, gel or lotion, used by men after shaving helps by preventing the skin from getting infected by cuts, as well as perfuming and moisturizing the skin. Aftershave is able to prevent infection because of the antiseptic agents that are usually included in the list of ingredients, namely alcohol.
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How To Pick A Perfect Perfume Shop


The only time I have ever bought perfume for my loved one is in the airport duty free. The reason for this is that I never have the time or inclination to visit a dedicated perfume shop in town. If I were to go into to town to buy a present for my loved one […]

How To Pick The Best Designer Perfume


The range and quality of designer perfumes on the market is astounding. Perfume has become a multinational industry that invests an incredible amount of money on research and development so that the products that are created are constantly raising the level of quality of the perfumes. As a result it is well worth keeping up […]

The Secret Behind Making Perfume


Perfumery, that is the art of making perfume, is quite an ancient art that was first started in Mesopotamia as well as in Egypt, sometime during the 2nd millennium, BC.
During those days, perfumes were mostly made using spices such as coriander, almond, bergamot, etc and various kinds of herbs too. Surprisingly, they did not […]

How Perfume Became What It Is Today


The Latin translation of perfume derives from the phrase ‘per fumum’ which means ‘through smoke’. Nowadays the phrase has developed and generally refers to scents that are manufactured to smell good. But the art of making perfume began thousands of years. The techniques for making perfume were initially developed in ancient Mespotamia and ancient Egypt. […]

The Pros And Cons Of The Perfume Shop


A perfume shop is a great option for people that are looking for perfume but don’t quite know which one to opt for. The perfume shop helps people pick between the options by giving you the opportunity to smell and try a wide variety of perfumes all in one place. The added bonus of the […]

History and Classification of Perfume


The word `perfume` is derived from the Latin `per fume` which means through smoke.
Perfume making began in ancient Egypt; later, it was improved by the Romans and the Arabs. The process of distilling oils from flowers was discovered by an Iranian doctor, and this is the process still used in perfume making today.
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The Importance and Making Of Perfume


The perfume caters to our smell - olfactory sense. Our five senses are - touch, hearing, seeing, tasting and smelling. Corresponding to these are the five sense organs - the skin, the ears, the eyes, the tongue and the nostrils. Over and above these gross physical senses is another - the sixth sense that is […]

Perfumes For Men And Women


If you want people to think that you are beautiful, attractive and good, then the easiest way to do it is to select the right perfume.
From its inception in human history, cosmetics have always played different roles in making people presentable. Perfumes are one of the most used cosmetics since then, even though they […]