Most people apply perfume to their pulse points: neck, wrist, behind the ears and cleavage. Some say behind the knees and the bend at your elbows are also good spots. However, these are not the most effective way to preserve the fragrance and prevent it from wearing off over time. A technique called layering is the best method to make the scent last longer. The process involves using products from the same fragrance line to:

1. Maintain its natural fragrance
2. Create a fuller and long-lasting scent

An example of layering perfume might start with a body wash or bath/shower gel, then put on matching … read more »

Merry Christmas, everyone! Have a wonderful and safe holiday!

A few days ago, I went to Target to pick up some Burt’s Bees lip balms. While browsing the beauty aisle, I randomly stumbled upon Scentology. I decided to take a closer look at one of the boxes labeled as, “Crave Control.” Apparently, the scent is supposed to curb your cravings for sweets and carbs. I’m skeptical about its claims for promoting weight loss, but judging from the vanilla properties, at least it won’t smell bad. Nonetheless, I was rather intrigued by the concept.

According to the official site, “Scentology employs your brain’s natural connection to your olfactory system (sense of smell) to evoke a particular behavior. No other sensory system makes as direct contact with the areas of the brain involved in emotion, associative learning and memory. Clinical studies demonstrate that these proprietary formulas significantly and measurably affect behavior.”

Currently, there are three Scentology products available, and each serves a different purpose … read more »

Victoria’s Secret online store carry a variety of fragrances under its own label, as well as designer and celebrity brands. Currently, all of the perfumes are on clearance.

Sale includes:

Designer label: Michael Kors, Thierry Mugler, Anna Sui, Escada
Celebrity label: Jennifer Lopez
Victoria’s Secret: Dream Angels, Pink, Very Sexy for Him & Her, Supermodel

…and more. Hurry before the deal ends!

Perfume is described to have three notes: top notes, middle notes, and base notes. The notes unfold over time, from the top notes leading to the middles notes and finally, the base notes during the final stage.

Top Notes - This is the initial burst of scent and your first impression of the fragrance when it contacts your skin. Therefore, the top notes are very important to the selling of perfume. Top notes are light, volatile, and evaporates very quickly. It is generally defined as fresh, bright, or sharp … read more »