03
Jun
03
Jun
History of Natural Perfumes
The word perfume derives from the Latin perfumare, meaning “to smoke through”. Perfumery, as the art of making perfumes, began in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, or maybe Ancient China, and was further refined by the Romans and the Arabs.
The world’s first-recorded chemist is considered a woman named Tapputi, a perfume maker mentioned in a cuneiform tablet from the 2nd millennium BC in Mesopotamia.[2] She distilled flowers, oil, and calamus with other aromatics, then filtered and put them back in the still several times.[3]
In India, perfume and perfumery existed in the Indus civilization (3300 BC – 1300 BC).[4]
In 2003,[5] archaeologists uncovered what are believed[by whom?] to be the world’s oldest surviving perfumes in Pyrgos, Cyprus. The perfumes date back more than 4,000 years. They were discovered in an ancient perfumery, a 300-square-meter (3,230 sq ft) factory[5] housing at least 60 stills, mixing bowls, funnels, and perfume bottles. In ancient times people used herbs and spices, such as almond, coriander, myrtle, conifer resin, and bergamot, as well as flowers.[6] In May 2018, an ancient perfume “Rodo” (Rose) was recreated for the Greek National Archaeological Museum’s anniversary show “Countless Aspects of Beauty”, allowing visitors to approach antiquity through their olfaction receptors.[7]
Etruscan perfume vase 
14
Mar
Use of Perfume
Perfume has been around since the time of Ancient Egyptians and the first named perfume, Bouquet a la Marichal, arrived on the commercial market in 1675. Perfume is a personal way to communicate one’s sensuality and attractiveness. It is an integral part of one’s personality as much as one’s type of skin, voice or smile. A special touch of fragrance can make an unforgettable impression on others. Perfume is worn for a variety of different reasons. To attract and seduce the opposite sex; to improve one’s mood or state of mind; to boost one’s level of self confidence; to refresh and energize, etc.
Fragrance smells different on different people. This can be due to body chemistry, condition of the skin, the individual’s diet, medication, lifestyle, stress, and the environment in which we live.
You may not be aware of your fragrance after a while but that is because the sense of smell becomes quickly fatigued. After a period of smelling anything, including your fragrance, you become used to it and may not be able to smell it. Typically it takes our nose about five minutes to get used to a scent after which time the brain no longer registers it. The scent is still there and is easily detectable to other people. The length of time that fragrances remains on the skin varies from person to person. A typical fragrance will last at least four hours, so it’s perfectly acceptable to reapply once during the day and again in the evening.
Your perfume can influence your mood. Some studies show the impact scents have on moods may come partly from memories they invoke.
14
Feb
The Benefits of Natural Perfume
Organic perfumes and perfume for sensitive skin which smell just as good as your favourite fragrance can be difficult to come by. But for those with extremely sensitive skin who may be allergic to perfume, or those who simply want to use only natural skin care and need help on how to choose a perfume which fits their high ethical standards, finding an organic fragrance to complement your arsenal of organic beauty products is essential.
Reputable natural perfume brands, such as Florascent, offer hypoallergenic perfume which allow people with skin sensitivity to enjoy wearing luxury fragrances without compromising on quality or ethics. Florascent organic perfumes are not tested on animals and use only pure essential oils.
Every wondered why you have a sneezing fit when you spray on your favourite fragrance, or why some people’s perfume gives you headache? The health and environmental benefits of using natural and organic perfumes are great:
1. Using natural essential oils rather than synthetics to create a fragrance brings emotional and physical healing properties such as calming, energy-enhancing, relaxing or mood-lifting.
2. Organic perfumes do not contain ingredients grown with chemicals, pesticides or toxins, which can cause skin sensitivity and environmental damage.
3. Synthetic smells derived from petrochemicals can cause migraines, nausea and lung irritation.
4. Unlike perfumes which contain synthetic products, natural perfumes are not tested on animals. Ingredients in mass-produced fragrances include phthalates and musk which have led to the terrible mistreatment of animals.
5. Mixing two synthetic perfumes can smell very unpleasant, whereas organic perfumes made from essential oils can be worn separately or layered to create different scents, depending on your mood.
6. Non natural perfumes mask the skin, whereas organic and natural perfumes create an individual, more personal scent on the wearer.
7. Florascent men’s fragrances and women’s perfume are free from pesticides and chemicals which, when contained in cosmetics, can be absorbed into the skin and the bloodstream.
8. In 2010 the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics revealed that the average synthetic fragrance contains up to 14 potentially harmful chemicals which the brands are not required by law to declare. Florascent clearly declares all its ingredients.
9. Responsible organic perfume brands do not use unethical practices when creating their fragrances. Every Florascent natural fragrance is created using the traditional art of natural perfumery which dates back to the 17th century.
10. The vast range of natural and organic perfumes sold in Florascent’s online shop are made with exquisite natural compositions using gorgeous natural ingredients found in your favourite organic skin care products, including jasmine, rose, lavender and violet.
Florascent offers a luxurious range of natural perfumes including ladies organic perfume, men’s fragrance and natural air fresheners. All are handmade with quality organic ingredients to suit people with skin allergies and an ethical conscience.
14
Jan
10 Amazing Benefits Of Using Our Perfumes
1. Fragrance:
Well, this one is quite obvious. Perfume has been historically used primarily for fragrance. It helps keep unwanted body odor at bay and ensures that you smell good throughout the day.
2. Enhances Mood:
One of the main benefits of wearing perfume is enhancing the mood. Perfume helps lift your spirits. You can also wear a perfume that reflects your mood, to project it better. Whether you feel playful, mischievous, timid or even reserved, perfumes offer many different kinds of smells for different moods. Select and wear a perfume as per the occasion so that you can get in the apt mood for it .
3. Boosts Confidence:
Just like a pretty dress, a good perfume can boost your confidence and ensure that you get through the day without feeling conscious of your body odor. A dash of fragrance can work wonders to your personality. Choose a scent that suits your personality and which, can boost your morale to fight against all odds .
4. Makes You Attractive:
Sense of smell is one of the most important of the five senses. Sometimes, you can simply get attracted to someone because of the way they smell. Perfumes are rich in pheromones and make you attractive.
5. Aphrodisiac:
Many perfumes sometimes function like a natural aphrodisiac. Certain types of perfumes contain pheromones, which have aphrodisiac properties. It explains why you get attracted to someone because of their perfume .
6. Boosts Health:
There is no scientific evidence to ascertain the efficacy of perfume’s health boosting properties. However, perfume helps enhance the mood, which can keep stress and other anxiety related issues at bay. You can use your favorite fragrance to beat your anxiety blues and lift your spirits.
7. Triggers Memories:
Perfume can also be an important trigger of a happy memory. One tends o associate people with particular fragrances. Many women who wear their mother’s signature scent do so to revive memories.
Try and buy new perfumes every time you travel and wear them. The different perfumes will remind you of each vacation and help you relive those moments.
8. Aromatherapy:
Perfume has many relaxing and therapeutic benefits. Citrus fruit, floral and winter spice perfumes help calm the mind and soothe the body. These perfumes ensure your stress levels are in control .
9. Treats Insomnia:
Another one of the therapeutic effects of perfume is that it helps you sleep better at night. Perfumes, which contain essential oils, can help you relax and enjoy a peaceful slumber at night .
10. Cures A Headache:
This one is a surprise! It is another therapeutic effect of perfume. Wearing a perfume can help you cure that nagging headache. However, this isn’t true for perfumes that contain essential oils that compound headache.
So, the next time you wear perfume, remember that it’s not just making you smell good but feel better too.
Tell us if you have experienced the goodness of perfumes. And let us know if you know any of their other benefits! Leave a comment below! We would love to hear from you!
