Perfume and Cologne Guides

If you want to learn about the difference between perfume and cologne, then you will want to read this article. Specifically, we will be discussing why cologne is more diluted than perfume, perfume is more expensive than cologne, a brief intro to colognes and why perfumes are for women and colognes are for men. After reading this article, you should be able to differentiate between a perfume and cologne and select the correct fragrance of your choice.

Many of you may have been wondering what is the main difference between cologne and perfume and why do we have to name them differently when they are all fragrance or scents. One of the main differences in colognes and perfumes is that cologne is more diluted than perfume. It is known that cologne contains more alcohol and water in its mixture than the perfume. Cologne has only about 4% of essential oil in the mixture whereas the perfume can have as high as 40% of essential oil in the mixture. It is due to this reason that the cologne does not have a very long lasting power as compared to perfume. Cologne normally last about two to three hours whereas some perfume can last up to 15 hours. You will be able to apply more doses of cologne per use as it will not be too overpowering and this is due to the low amount of essential oil in the mixture. When applying perfume, you have to apply it sparingly as too much a quantity will be too overpowering and resulting in turning people off from a mile away.

The most expensive component in the mixture of perfume and cologne is the essential oil and this sole component alone will determine the price of the perfumes and cologne. Cologne is definitely cheaper than perfume as the amount of essential oil in its content is much lesser than the perfume. Cologne having about 4% of essential oil versus perfume having 40% essential oil in its content, cologne is at least 50% cheaper than perfume and in some cases; the price of cologne can be as low as 5 – 10% the price of a perfume. In order to market such a high price perfume, designer of perfume and cologne have to design bottle that are more attractive and of better quality to attract consumer to their products. Perfumes are normally house in better quality bottle such as colored glass or crystal, this is to protect the precious essence within from the sunlight and heat source that may deteriorate through exposure. And at the same time with a more attractive and expensive looking bottle, the perfume will appeal more to people who are looking for style and elegance in their search for the perfect fragrance. Cologne on the other hand are normally found housed in the cheaper glass bottle that are more prone to sunlight exposure and also due to their high concentration of alcohol, the cheaper cologne are found to evaporate and turned color faster in their bottle.

When designing a perfume or cologne, perfumery is not able to design a fragrance that can appeal to all. Therefore, there is still a thin line drawn across fragrances designed for women and for men. In order to appeal to the feminine crowds, feminine fragrances are normally stronger and lady like that are often floral or fruity in nature. Cologne is often the lighter version of perfume and in order to be appealing to the men, they are made more musky and masculine. Fragrances for women normally come as perfume, eau de parfum, eau de toilette and rarely the eau de cologne. For the men, fragrance product normally comes as perfume pour homme, cologne, after-shave and splash. Similar to reasons why perfumery came out with different products for men and women, perfume and cologne are also sold in totally different environments. Designer perfume and cologne are normally more classy and elegant and therefore are often sold in a specialty store or on-line where women can touch feel and experience each and individual perfume and cologne samples. Whereas cheap perfume and cologne is normally available in drug stores and discount stores where men and women who are looking for economical bargain of discount perfume and cologne often frequent.

Since its introduction cologne and perfume is definitely different products that are made to appeal to different people. Through this article we have shown you the three main differences between perfume and colognes mainly, why cologne is more diluted than perfume, why perfume is more expensive than cologne and why perfume are for women and cologne for men. After reading this article, you should be able to differentiate between an esence mist cologne spray difference from that of  a perfume and apply this knowledge the next time you decided to buy a fragrance for yourself or that someone special.

Aramis Inc. was started by Joseph Lauder and wife Estée Lauder in 1964 to produce fragrances and grooming products for men. The first fragrance produced is the Aramis Classic perfume and as a Estée Lauder flagship brand for men’s fragrances and grooming products, Aramis Inc. has produces some outstanding products that has established itself in the world of men grooming. Estée Lauder was incorporated in 1946 by Joseph Lauder and wife Estée Lauder when they started producing their special formulated cosmetics in New York City.

To understand the nature of Versace perfumes and colognes, we need to explore the life of Gianni Versace. Perfumes and colognes are often created by the nuances and personality of the person designing the fragrance. Gianni Versace lived large, extravagantly and on the cutting edge. This Italian designer was born in 1946 in Italy. As a young person, he worked for his mothers clothing store as a buyer. He eventually designed clothes for a company that his mother sold. In 1974, he created and launched his own fashion line. Considered to be one of the top designers, he went on to create accessories, colognes, perfumes and jewelry. He met an untimely death at the hands of a serial killer in 1992. His vision and extravagance lives on through his family.

The Bright Crystal perfume was launched by Versace in 2006 as a flanker to the original Crystal Noir perfume. Versace has changed the formula this time round to include Pomegranate, Yuzu and frosted accord in the top notes that gives the perfume an overall fruity feels when applied. The perfume comes in a beautiful pink bottle that has a large crystal shaped cap that portray an elegant and prestige feels to possess one.

Famous perfume brand by Estee Lauder, Aramis is relaunching one of its classic perfume Havana by Aramis through its Gentleman’s Collection. The original Aramis Havana perfume was launched in 1994 as one of its classic perfume for men. This oriental spicy fragrance for men was an instant success, however the production for this instant classic was discontinued with the introduction of newer fragrance by Aramis.

Wearing a perfume is like mixing and matching your clothes, bags and shoes that requires a little bit of artistic sense in making the right decision. However, before you can put your artistic sense into mixing and matching your clothing, bags and shoes, you definitely need to know a little bit more about fashion styles and what is the best fashion style that suit you best before you can make a good choice or decision. Once you are aware and out your knowledge into use, you will be able to come up with different combination to represent different themes or moods that you would like to portray for different occasions. Selecting the correct perfume to go with your theme of the day is also very critical, if care is not taken to match it, you may be in for a big surprise.

Vera Wang Princess perfume was launched in 2006 as part of Vera Wang oriental-floral fragrance collection. The fragrance is designed to bring out the sweetness and feminine delicate side of its wearer and yet portray the wearer as a modern and lively person. The perfume come in a heart-shape jewel bottle that portray the finest and elegance of the content within. Vera Wang Princess Perfume is available at all retail stores in three different sizes of 1oz, 1.7oz and 3.4oz eau de toilette spray and is selling at a price that ranges from $45 for the 1oz spray bottle to $72 for the 3.4oz spray bottle.

Indulge in the spirit of Renaissance from Florentine this coming September, as the House of Creed charge ahead to launch their 47th perfumes, Creed Acqua Fiorentina perfume in the US, exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship, before an international launch in October 2009.

Aramis, a brand owned by the Estee Lauder Cos. Inc, is launching The Gentleman’s Collection this coming September 2009 and the collections feature eight of the most popular editions in a new package. With the purpose of reviving the Aramis line, contributes to refreshing name and style of the house as well as introducing the fragrances to young customers. The idea behind the line is to offer a wardrobe of scents “each for a different day, for a different mood”.

Elizabeth Aden will be launching a new fragrance under its 5th Avenue feminine Fragrances this fall. The 5th Avenue Style, a fruity-floral-oriental fragrance, was created by famous perfumery Givaudan’s Yann Vasnier.

This is the question I encountered whenever I deliver a perfume or cologne to a customer of mine. Looking back into the history of perfume and cologne, there are probably hundred of ways where cologne or perfume can be applied. I have put together some interesting ways where fragrances can be applied effectively.

When buying fragrances, it will be good if you start with a basic understanding of perfume and cologne. That will definitely help in the buying decision later. There are many top brands in the market where we can choose from, such as Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Bvlgari, Versace, Hugo Boss, and many others. I always found it confusing over the right brand to buy until I learn from a friend of mine, the tips to buying the perfect perfume. Here are the tips I am going to share with you today.

Perfumery, or the art of making perfumes, began in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt and was further refined by the Romans and Persians. Perfume and cologne as we know it today first became popular in the early 16th Century Paris, when the secrets of its creation was brought to Europe partially due to the spread of Islam. Even today, France remains the center of the European perfume design and trade.