8 Common Misconceptions About Perfume

 Perfume is one of those subjects which is frequently misunderstood and many myths form around some of these misconceptions and mistaken beliefs held about perfume.

Misconception 1: Perfume Can Replace the shower/Bath

When it comes to personal hygiene, remember that It is very important to keep yourself clean and fresh. A good Shower/Bath helps in removing the dirt, body Odour and harmful pathogens from your body. The clean body acts as canvas on which the fragrance of perfume can do the magic. Perfume Smell better on clean and fresh body.

If you want better performance from your perfume, Do take a Bath with Gentle smelling soap or shower Gel.

Misconception 2: Perfume is for Ladies and Cologne is for Men

This is one of the widespread misconceptions. Firstly, you need to understand the difference composition of body Perfumes.  Eau de cologne, Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum are most different type of Perfume. The name indicates the strength of fragrance in a particular brand or Product.

Eau de Cologne generally contains 2-5% of Fragrance Oil and last for about 2 Hours. Eau de Toilette contains 5-15% of Fragrance oil and Last for 2-4 Hours. Eau de parfum contains 10-20% of Fragrance oil and last for 6-8 Hours.

Eau de Cologne, Eau de Toilette and Eau de parfum are Gender Neutral. One can choose Fragrance depending upon personal liking and Interest.

Misconception 3: Rubbing Perfume Can make it Smell Better.

This misconception is based on the Idea that rubbing perfume on pressure point will activate the molecules resulting in better smell.

The fact is by rubbing the Perfume, you are actually damaging the molecule structure of top notes. The molecule gets bruised from heat generated by rubbing the perfume. The Perfume evaporates faster then normal as major proportion of perfume is Alcohol.  

You should let the perfume develop its own fragrance over the period of time.

Misconception 4 Perfume Smell same on tester As on Skins

Checking the Perfume on a tester strip is good idea as far as the hygiene is concerned but believing that perfume will smell same as on Skin is a misconception that many people hold. People believe that Tester will tell everything about the Perfume and Its smell.

The Fact is , the perfume reacts differently on different skins. The Smell of perfume develops according to the chemistry of your body. The Same Fragrance will smell differently on different body depending upon the pH Level and other chemical reactions with the ingredients of Perfume

Misconception 5: Perfume do not Expire

 While The perfume Bottles does not mention the Expiry date on the bottles, it does not mean that Perfume do not have Expiry date. Perfumes are Sensitive to moisture, Sunlight, and heat. Perfume tends to change its composition and can be compromised over long period of time. The life of Perfume generally depends on the way it stored. It is ideal to store Perfume under Ambient temperature, Low Humidity and away from direct sunlight.

Misconception 6: Expensive Perfume are Better Smelling ones.

This Statement holds true as a general Rule but it does not mean that All expensive are necessarily good. There are quite number of inexpensive Perfumes which are more pleasant than Expensive Ones.

Preference of Perfume is very personal and every one can have their own signature Perfume, If you like a particular smell, Then is good , Irrespective of the Price Tag .Perfume is Essential element of your personality. Choose the Fragrance as per your personality or mood.

Misconception 7: Spray the Perfume in Air and walk through It

This misconception has been driving around for quite some time. It is indeed a extravagant way to apply the perfume as plenty of perfume is dispersed in Air. And you will be wasting lot of Perfume , if applied in this manner.

The Better way is to apply the perfume on favourite points.

Neck, Wrists, Elbows, Behind the knee. These are pulse points and are warmer than rest of body. Spraying on these points will help perfume to radiate in better way.

Misconception 8: You cannot wear multiple Fragrances.

Most people believe that they can wear One fragrance at time and applying multiple fragrance will supress the Scent or One Fragrance will overpower the Other Fragrance.

The Truth is, Perfume Layering can add up to the Aroma of different Fragrances. Remember how the Fragrance of your shower gel is different from your Skin Moisturizer and Perfume that you usually apply. By carefully choosing the different Fragrances, One can enhance the Overall Smell.