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Lilac – a pure and tender fragrance, combining spring freshness and gentle femininity

laz_007 — Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Lilac (Syringa in Latin), is a flowering plant from the olive family that is widely spread in Europe, Asia, as well as the whole world in places with a moderate climate. Its origins are from the Balkan Peninsula and its name comes from Arab and Persian, meaning “bluish”.

The plant itself is a small tree that flowers in early spring with beautiful flowers in different nuances of pink, purple, and lilac, but there are some species that flower in snow white, pale yellow or even wine red. An interesting fact is that the most fragrant flowers are the lilac ones – those that the plant is named after.

Often described as a symbol of first love and innocence, lilac is also associated with Easter (especially in Greece and Cyprus), as it flowers during this time of the year. An interesting fact is that lilac is also the official flower of New Hampshire.

Did you know that lilac is edible? It has an uplifting effect and shows a beneficial influence on the nervous system. The lilac essential oil, on the other hand, has a calming effect; it helps with fever and is an effective remedy against kidney disease. It also helps with different skin conditions like rashes, cuts, scratches, as well as sunburn.

The pure and tender lilac fragrance, combining spring freshness and gentle femininity, is among the favorite perfume ingredients of plenty of women fragrances, among which perfumes by Calvin Klein, Chloe, Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder, Ferre, Gucci, Guerlain, Kenzo, Lancome, Lanvin, Salvador Dali, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Tacchini, Trussardi, Versace, etc.

The perfume note lilac goes very well with floral, fruity, woody, oriental and citrusy notes such as patchouli, pine, almond, orange, cherry blossom, rose, bergamot, violets, musk, sandalwood, etc. Its delicacy and innocence make it an incredibly appropriate note for women fragrances, but there are a few men fragrances that include it in their compositions as well, in order to create a contrast between the gentle lilac and the stronger masculine notes.

An inspiration for a number of poems, lyrics and even songs, lilac and its scent have magical powers (according to some ancient civilizations) and could welcome you in the world of fantasy and fairytales.

In our online shop you will find a wide variety of perfumes, whose composition contains the rich, yet refreshing lilac floral aroma. Here are some of them:

What is your favorite lilac perfume? Share it with us in the comments below!

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Cucumber – refreshing and uplifting, setting your imagination free, sending you to lush green meadows, creating dreams of happiness and freedom

laz_007 — Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

3The fresh and crisp cucumber scent is preferred by many perfumers as it diffuses very well, leaving behind summer garden freshness and memories of carefree days. Refreshing and uplifting, the cucumber perfume note may as well set your imagination free, sending you to lush green meadows, creating dreams of happiness and freedom.

Cucumber is a widely cultivated plant that originates from India, but it is now grown worldwide. It has a very long history, dating back to 3000 years ago – it’s considered one of the most ancient plants on earth.

Cool and calming, the cucumber essential oil is the mildest essential oil that can exist and, as such, it can be used for numerous purposes. An important source of antioxidants, cucumber essential oil is proven to have a lot of health benefits as well.

It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, and potassium and acts as a powerful tonic to your skin, hair, and nails. It is very powerful when it comes to its cleansing effects, making it really popular among those with oily and acne-prone skin. Its anti-inflammatory ingredients will help your skin cool down, looking refreshed and rested.

As a plant consisting of 96% water, the cucumber is great for taking toxins out of the body. Even though it is among the most watery plants, it has a plethora of other ingredients that are beneficial to the human body – it contains omega-6 fatty acids, as well as vitamins B1 which are priceless when it comes to detoxifying the skin, retaining moisture and preventing skin ageing.

An interesting fact about cucumbers is that they come in many sizes, colors, and shapes. You may even come upon a cucumber in white, yellow, and orange! No matter which type you’ll choose, make sure to have one in the fridge, because, apart from slicing it in your salad, you can also use it as a cellulite-reducer! There is a phytochemical in the cucumber that makes the collagen in your skin tighten, firming up the outer skin layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite.

That’s not all: cucumbers can even spare you a hangover – eat a few cucumber slices before you go to bed and say “goodbye” to hangover as the cucumber ingredients will help your body retain its equilibrium and you’ll feel as fresh as a cucumber in the morning!

When it comes to perfumery, the cucumber note goes very well with fresh, green, watery, fruity, spicy, woody and oriental notes like lime, grapefruit, green apple, green tea, peppermint, sea foam, patchouli, pepper, musk, amber, tobacco, and sandalwood.

In our online shop you will find a wide variety of perfumes with the note cucumber in them:

Do you have a favorite perfume with cucumber? Share it with us in the comments below!

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Cinnamon – a sweet and sensuous fragrance with innumerous applications in perfumery, cosmetics, gastronomy and healthcare

laz_007 — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The sweet and sensuous aroma of cinnamon owes its character to the exotic tree it is produced from. Its delightful scent has not been accidentally considered an aphrodisiac for thousands of years.

Cinnamon is not just a perfume ingredient or a spice you can add to an apple pie or to your hot tea in winter. This oriental spice has innumerable applications not only in the perfumery, cosmetics, and gastronomy, but in the healthcare as well.

Cinnamon improves the heart activity, it regulates the levels of blood sugar, it is used as prevention against diabetes and Parkinson disease and it improves the brain activity. Thanks to its antibacterial and anti-microbial qualities, cinnamon is irreplaceable when it comes to flu and flu-like conditions. It is a powerful antioxidant, at the same time helping the metabolism in the fight against the extra weight.

In order to take advantage of the positive influence of cinnamon, you can enjoy its scent in a favorite perfume or use it as a spice adding it to your tea, milk or coffee, putting it in your morning cereal, on top of fresh fruit, as well as in all kinds of sweet temptations.

Do you have problems with mosquitoes? Cinnamon will help you there as well! Its pleasant scent will not only refresh the air in the room, but it will also protect you from the tedious mosquitoes and their unpleasant bites.

An interesting fact about cinnamon is that it may exert influence not only on your body, but on your spirit as well. And, according to some sources, it even attracts wealth to the person using it, transforming their inner perceptions.

In perfumery, cinnamon blends very well with sweet, exotic, citrusy and fresh fragrances like cardamom, clove, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, lime, nerolli, orange, peppermint, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, and vanilla.

In our online shop you will find a great variety of perfumes that smell of the irresistible cinnamon (both for men, and for women):

What is your favorite perfume with cinnamon in its composition? Share it with us in the comments below!

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Rum – an inspiration for some of the greatest cocktails, an irreplaceable ingredient for food lovers, a fragrance note adding depth and an exotic halo to perfumes

laz_007 — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

“Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest, yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!” – once being the most famous drink among pirates and sailors, rum is nowadays an inspiration not only for songs, but also for some of the greatest cocktails of modern times, including the Mojito, the Piña Colada, the Daiquiri and the Mai Tai. They all smell like sugar, sun, exotic places and summer memories…

The popular drink actually comes from molasses, a byproduct of sugar production. It is fermented, distilled and then ages in oak barrels – hence the drink’s sugary taste with wooden notes and a deep aroma. Rum is divided in two basic types – there’s light rum and dark rum. The difference between the two (except for their color) is the time they spend aging – the darker variant spending more time aging, thus having a deeper and fuller taste.

Except for the alcohol fans, rum brings pleasure to the palate of food lovers as well. It is widely used in the cuisine of many cultures, adding flavor and depth to ice cream, desserts, cakes, fondue, sauces, puddings, main courses, etc. It is also priceless when it comes to flambé – in this case you should always use the original alcoholic drink as rum extract will not do the job!

In perfumery, the buttery and deep rum fragrance note is used to add depth and a fuller, sweeter body to perfumes. It goes very well with spicy, citrusy, oriental and exotic notes like clove, cinnamon, pine, orange, patchouli, vanilla, oak, caramel, and nutmeg. It serves different purposes, depending on whether it is used as a top note, a heart note, or a base note.

It’s surprising how the same fragrance can remind us of so many different things. Just like the rum cocktails are fresh and tropical and remind us of summer, hot sun and sandy beaches, the same ingredient in food (especially in desserts) is dense, deep and sweet and reminds us of the Christmas holidays, snow, a fireplace and even presents!

Speaking of presents, there is a great variety of perfumes with a rum note in them in our online shop that can make a great present for you or your loved one:

What’s your favorite rum cocktail for the summer? What about your favorite perfume with the note rum in it? Share them with us in the comments below!

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Caviar – classy and elegant, a true symbol of luxury and high status

laz_007 — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Caviar has been a symbol of luxury and high status ever since it was strictly reserved for royal families back in the 16^th and 17^th century. Later on it took its place in the plates of the nobility and nowadays it is part of the diet of the rich and famous. However, there were times in its history when it was considered a common food. Nowadays, any event that claims to be classy and elegant, inevitably serves its guests this precious delicacy.

It is an interesting fact that the sturgeon, one of the species used for the production of caviar, has a rather notable place in the fish hierarchy. Back in 1324 the British Royal Family had such a strong affinity with it, that it was called a “Royal Fish”. What’s more, it was decided that any sturgeon found in the UK immediately became property of the monarch. The only producer of sturgeon caviar today even has a letter from the queen stating that the royal family gracefully grants the rights of the sturgeons used for the caviar to the producer!

Regarded as a food of love, caviar has long been considered a powerful aphrodisiac. This is also supported by some scientific evidence as caviar has zinc and zinc acts as a booster of your libido. Its seductive power is enhanced by the wealth and luxury surrounding this exquisite delight.

You might think that caviar’s place is in your plate or on a toast, but caviar extraction is actually very successfully used in cosmetics and perfumery. Caviar extract is considered a great collagen production booster and, as such, it is highly rated in premium cosmetics. It is also rich in vitamins A, D, B1, B2, B6 as well as amino acids – all these valuable ingredients help slowing down the aging process. It is considered a real treasure for the skin, firming it, providing optimum levels of hydration, protecting it against external factors and improving the overall skin’s appearance.

In perfumery, caviar is a novelty note – it was Thierry Mugler that developed the revolutionary molecular distillation method through which the extraction of the caviar note became possible. The caviar note helps the composition gain balance and it also provokes a feeling of luxury, elegance, and sophistication – characteristics every perfume strives to achieve.

In our online shop you will find some of the best perfumes with the extravagant caviar note:

Thierry Mugler Womanity EDP for women – a true harmony of contrasts, Womanity reflects the innumerable faces of femininity.
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP EDT for men – launched in 2011, this perfume is your pass for every party. This oriental-woody fragrance is created for the stylish and charismatic man that knows how to have fun.
Guess Seductive Homme Blue EDT for men – launched in 2012, this refreshing perfume suits very well the brave and irresistible man. It is hard to resist the spicy wooden fragrance with warm and sensuous notes.

Do you like the caviar perfume note? Have you used cosmetics with caviar extract? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Oakmoss – the warm, natural woody aroma enriching any perfume composition

laz_007 — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Oakmoss, also known as Mousse de Chene, or tree moss, is a fragrance note that evokes the feeling of a forest carpet. It is an essential part of Chypre and Fougère perfumes. Today the use of naturally extracted oakmoss is severely restricted, because of concerns regarding skin sensitization. However, with the help of modern technology, many perfume houses have managed to keep the heart of their oakmoss perfumes and still comply with the IFRA regulations.

Oakmoss is a fungus that is found in the north part of the world and has a lot of color varieties – from light green and white to dark green and even yellowish. It can be found on the trunks and branches of oak trees.

In the perfumery oakmoss used to be among the most common perfume ingredients due to its great fixative properties. Except for them, oakmoss has an important role in improving the longevity of the perfume composition. Moreover, it adds a warm, natural woody aroma to any perfume.

A preferred ingredient for oriental perfumes, the sensual oakmoss goes very well with green, woody, and floral notes like patchouli, vetiver, lavender, cedar, chamomile, clove, labdanum, nutmeg, sandalwood, tobacco, tonka bean, and vanilla.

In the past oakmoss was also famous for its healing properties. There was a belief that plants resembling a certain part of the human body have healing powers over this part. Oakmoss resembles human lungs and it is proven to have lung healing properties (it contains natural antibiotics that fight with the tuberculosis bacteria). It is also believed to have wound-healing, anti-septic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Unbelievably, oakmoss has not only healing, but also magical properties! If you believe in magic, you may find it interesting that oakmoss can be used to bring luck, money, protection and strength to your life. So, wait no more and get a perfume with oakmoss in it that can turn your luck and help you get rich, powerful, and strong!

You will find a variety of perfumes with an oakmoss note in them in our online shop. Here are some of them:

Do you have a favorite perfume with oakmoss in it? Share it with us in the comments below!

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Caramel – the sensual love affair between candy and condensed milk brings to the world the rich and creamy caramel – irresistible to both the palate and the olfaction

laz_007 — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Are you on your quest to your perfect weight? Who isn’t…? In case you adore the sweet smell of cotton candy and toffee and find it difficult to resist it, you have a healthier and more pleasant alternative to eating a handful of candy – get a perfume with a caramel note in it and you’ll get the best of both worlds!

Caramel is what we think of when our cravings for something sweet reach their peak. The sensual love affair between candy and condensed milk brings to the world the rich and creamy caramel – irresistible to both the palate and the olfaction.

The warm buttery, toffee caramel aroma coming from your kitchen will not leave anyone at home indifferent. Throughout the years caramel has deserved its place in the food industry (especially for desserts). It’s been used as a flavoring in desserts, as a filling in candies, as a topping for ice cream, etc.

Caramel has a long history. It’s been used for hundreds of years and its use can be traced back to the 17^th century. No wonder it was a favorite dessert even back then – the ingredients were easy to find, the process of making it didn’t take much effort, and it had a long life – features that make it a preferred dessert even today. Not to mention its divine taste, of course!

An interesting fact about caramel is that Americans love it so much they even have a day to celebrate it – the National Caramel Day, 5^th of April!

In the food industry caramel goes well with flavours like vanilla, chocolate, apples, milk, and maple. In perfumery, it blends very well with fruit, sweet, and oriental notes, and especially chocolate, patchouli, acacia, sandalwood, amber, and vanilla.

This buttery note is widely used in perfumery due to its ability to enrich the delicate floral fragrances and add sweetness to their elusive nature. It is also used in oriental fragrances, enhancing their delicacy. There are many diverse caramel nuances that modern perfumery avails of: cotton candy, salted butter caramel, dulce de leche, and toffee notes. Each one of these nuances adds a different shade to perfumes, which is why this note is so popular both in men and in women fragrances.

You will find a lot of perfumes with a caramel note in them in our online shop. Here are some of them:

Do you have a favorite perfume with a caramel note in it? Share it with us in the comments below!

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Mimosa – kissed by the sun, bringing sweet memories of kites, buttered popcorn, laughter and simplicity

laz_007 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Mimosa is what we call a delicate flower with usually yellow colours, but the genus actually consists of about 400 different herbs, trees and shrubs. The species that are used in perfumery bloom just once a year and their flowers are extremely fragile. An interesting fact about mimosa is that some plants from the Mimosa family are capable of rapid movement – their leaves close quickly when touched as if they are alive!

Kissed by the sun, the mimosa fragrance brings us back to our childhood with sweet memories of kites, buttered popcorn, laughter and simplicity. Its simple and cheerful fragrance is floral, but there is this distinctive warmth to it that makes you feel as if you are hugged in a soft cozy blanket. Being a true sunny jewel in any bouquet, the mimosa is unquestionably most commonly used in floral compositions, creating powerful and intense nuances.

The elusive nature of the mimosa flower, however, compels perfumers to use it as an accent instead of giving it the leading role in perfumes. Its powdery scent, reminding us of almond, violets and honey, is extracted through steam distillation of acacia species that we associate with mimosa. One of its components, heliotropin, however, makes it really difficult to compose a perfume around this note due to IFRA restrictions on using this substance in perfumes.

The mimosa essential oil has a sweet floral scent and a calming, warming and relaxing effect. Due to its nourishing and softening properties, it is often used for improving the skin’s condition and appearance. Mimosa essential oil can also help you let go of your worries and is great for lifting up your spirits. It also helps fight depressive conditions and stress. Through the years, mimosa has deserved its reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.

There are numerous health benefits that are connected with mimosa. It was used as a remedy by the traditional Chinese Medicinal practitioners and the Mayan people. Back in the old times it was used as a healing salve for wounds and burns, colds and cough, as a blood coagulant, an oral discomfort reliever, and as an immune booster. Except for perfumery and health/beauty, mimosa is also used in the food industry to add sweetness to desserts.

The innocent scent of mimosa blends very well with citruses, florals and spices (especially lavender, rose, and orange blossom).

Here are some of the perfumes with mimosa that you can find in our online shop:

Do you have a favourite perfume with a mimosa note in it? Share it with us in the comments below!

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Freesia – refreshing and subtle, gently caressing your mind and playing with your imagination

laz_007 — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Refreshing and reminiscent of early spring, freesia brings life to memories of innocent happiness. Its delicious fragrance can be described as woody and citrusy to a certain extent but it is “clean” that first comes to mind when you think of freesia. Perhaps that’s the reason it is a preferred ingredient for body products (soaps, body lotions, shampoos, etc.).

The plant freesia was first described as a genus in 1866. Its origin is southern Africa, but freesias we know today are cultivated hybrids of several Freesia species. When in their natural habitat, they are flowering in a very short period of time in early spring.

Freesia’s delicate, yet strong scent has inspired many perfumers for the creation of both men and women perfumes. However, its femininity and clean scent makes it much more appropriate for fresh and classy women perfumes. It goes very well with other floral notes such as cyclamen, lily of the valley, magnolia, and peony.

The freesia note is achieved by synthetic ingredients, even though it is possible to extract it naturally. The process of natural extraction is very difficult and it takes too much effort and flowers, so perfumers create the idea of freesia instead, when including the freesia note in their perfumes. Its main purpose in perfumes is to capture your senses and paint the mental picture of a freshly cut bouquet of happiness, vitality, and innocence. Its floral woody aroma is refreshing and subtle, gently caressing your mind and playing with your imagination.

Freesia is the flower that is most commonly used in bridal bouquets. No wonder, as it symbolizes innocence, faithfulness, and trust. If you are looking for these qualities in the perfume you are wearing or this is what the person who will receive the perfume means to you, then freesia is your perfume note.

There is a wide variety of perfumes with freesia in them that you will find in our website. Here are some of them:

What is your favorite perfume with a freesia note in it? Share it with us in the comments below!

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Oak – woody and earthy, warmly embracing your senses

laz_007 — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The majestic oak tree, with its impressive size and its astounding beauty, reminds us of our insignificance compared to the might of nature. Not surprisingly, in Greek mythology it was the tree sacred to the king of the gods, Zeus.

“The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun.” – Napoleon Hill

A true symbol of might and stamina, the oak tree is recognized as the national tree of many countries, including Serbia, Cyprus, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Moldova, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the United States, Wales, Galicia and Bulgaria. In politics, it is used as a symbol by many political parties, such as the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, and the Democrats of the Left in Italy.

“When the oak is felled the whole forest echoes with its fall, but a hundred acorns are sown in silence by an unnoticed breeze” – Thomas Carlyle

With over 600 species, the oak tree has a wide range of habitat – it can be found in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. The biggest number of oak species, however, can be found in North America. Oaks are evergreen trees that are widely used for their strong and hard wood. However, they are also used in the alternative medicine as it is said oak has a positive influence on the health.

When it comes to perfumery, the oak note is rather an image, a sense of the mighty tree in a green forest, a feel of the wind blowing gently in its branches, the sound of an acorn falling on the wet forest carpet of leaves and moss. Its scent is woody and earthy, hugging your senses in its warm embrace.

Our website offers a wide range of perfumes with oak notes in them:

What is your favorite perfume with an oak note in it?

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