FAQ

1. I'm allergic. What perfumes should I avoid? Alcohol-based ones, the main allergen. But there are others 26 types of allergens recognized by the European Commission and the Cosmetics Law. When in doubt, Spray the perfume on a cotton ball, let it dry and put it in your bra.
2. Where should the perfume be sprayed?? In venous points, where there is more blood flow: in the crook of your arms and knees, on the earlobes (not behind: it is a fatty point that retains the aromas) and at the base of the neck.
3. The right way to apply it? In the morning, after the shower, spray the perfume on 20 centimeters from the skin. The larger the area, the more you will feel it. Another trick: directs the jet from bottom to top, so you exploit every drop of essence.
4. How many times do you need to reapply it? At most one per day. But it depends on your skin type: on the oily one the scent lasts longer, but on the dry one it “vanishes” sooner.
5. When, Instead, you shouldn't use it? Under the sun, because alcohol and some essences are photosensitive and can react with UV rays, causing redness and dermatitis. Better to use the new alcohol-free perfumes created to be vaporized even on the beach.
6. The difference between perfume ed eau de toilette? The perfume it has concentrated doses of essences (also the 15-25 percent) and alcohol. L’perfume and theeau de toilette, Instead, they also contain water. The lightest is thefresh water, with only the 3 percent of essence.
7. I can dilute a fragrance that is too strong? Yes. You can add a mixture prepared with 9 parts of alcohol and one part of distilled water
8. It is true that today all perfumes are chemical? Most of it is. They contain synthetic molecules that reconstruct natural essences.
9. Natural ones degrade sooner? No. Natural flavors just have a softer tone than chemical ones, defined as cold.
10. I can spray eau de toilette on my hair? Better not. Contains alcohol which can damage the protective film of the shafts and irritate the scalp. Today there are specific fragrances, produced by many fashion houses, which with silicone derivatives protect the hair from dehydration.
11. Scented bubble bath irritates the skin? No. Just mix it with the jet of water that fills the bathtub. It may be irritating if you pour it directly onto the skin.
12. Perfumes expire? Generally speaking, no, but they alter if they are exposed to light and heat. Keep them in the dark (better if in their box) and away from radiators.
13. How do you understand if the fragrance is altered? You will notice if the color has changed or if the initial notes (of the head) they are no longer heard.
14. The perfume can be customized? Yes, there are essences capable of reproducing a fragrance no longer available on the market.
15. When is the solid version better?? Solid textures fix the notes on the skin with more intensity. Convenient to keep in your bag, they exist in an alcohol-free version, perfect when exposed to the sun or to apply, in small quantities, even on your hair.
16. Scented deodorant is dangerous per the axillary glands? It is not the essences that create risks as much as aluminum salts, suspected carcinogens.
17. What characterizes an aroma as sensual? The hot and sensual ones are the orientals: spicy or based on amber and musk, which represents the wild and instinctive side. The fresh and energizing scents are green, with aromatic notes.
18. There is a truly aphrodisiac perfume? No. But a perfume that matches your personality can make you feel sexier and more confident.
19. A fragrance can be different depending on who wears it? Yes. May be influenced by age, foods, sebum and sweat, acidity and body heat. Every skin, then, reacts in a personal way to essential oils and aromas. Because of this, before buying a perfume, it is better to test it on the skin.
20. My perfume no longer seems the same... Hormonal changes modify the sense of smell, which evolves as much as taste: It happens that you no longer love the same foods and it also happens with perfumes.
21. There is a difference between spray and non-spray perfumes? Yes. Vaporized, every aroma becomes stronger. This is why pure extracts are rarely found in spray versions.
22. It can make the scent more persistent? As well as using the strongest concentration, i.e. the perfume, you can combine it with the body cream with the same fragrance. It is also helpful to keep your skin well hydrated, because perfumes evaporate more quickly when it is dry.
23. Because I don't hear my favorite anymore? The body and brain tend to become accustomed to a certain aroma. To “feel it” intensely, you have to alternate it with a different perfume. And if you love feeling it on you, Spray it in the hollow between your breasts.
24. The right time to try a new one? In the morning, when you are relaxed and not in a rush. And when the sense of smell is more developed.
25. When I smell new fragrances in the store, after a while I get confused, I can't decide. To keep your nose from going haywire, you need to give the aromas time to fully release. And try no more than three perfumes at a time.
26. I can spray my perfume in the house? Yes. Spray it on your pillow or put a few drops in the washing machine, in the rinse water
27. The fragrance always contains alcohol? Often, because alcohol-free perfumed essential oils do not spread and are less perceived.
28. What is perfumed water? A fragrance with little essence and a lot of alcohol.
29. What is the difference between woody and spicy? The woods (vetiver, patchouli, sandal) they are tones of male perfumes that intensify female ones. Spices are those used in cooking.
30. Because citrus fruits are often used? They are revitalizing notes, perfect in summer, when doing sports or to energize yourself.
31. You can spray the perfume on your clothes? No. All concentrations contain alcohol, which can stain if sprayed directly.
32. It's true that perfume lasts less on planes? Yes. The altitude, by plane and in the mountains, reduces persistence. Use a more concentrated version.
33. Cigarette smoke alters its aroma? Yes. Nicotine interferes with body chemistry, so the scent tends to be less noticeable. And if you smoke, then, your sense of smell is reduced.
34. Because on me the perfume evaporates immediately? It may depend on the acidity of the skin, altered by wrong foods or medications, my così eau de toilette, rather than 3-4 hours lasts only one hour. To improve the seal, first apply an emollient cream.
35. I like to use my boyfriend's perfume... You can choose a unisex perfume. They often contain patchouli and amber, woods, leather and citrus fruits. Which both she and he like.