Scents That Make Cents
The way a woman smells is a intimate and unique experience for everyone who interacts with her. Her entire essence can be summed up by her signature aroma. I can distinctly remember the way my mother smelled every time she would embrace me in a hug when I was a child. She emanated earthy poppy seed oil and opium followed by a fresh rose bouquet. This seasoned my childhood, and I now have the fondest likening for opium oils and earthy musk's. Fragrances smell entirely different on everyone by the way each note interacts with the individuals chemistry, so its impossible to have the same experience twice even if the scent is on the top of the best seller list.
TIP: Perfume is most compelling when applied to the warmest areas of the body. This includes; the pulse points on the wrists, the ever sensual side of the neck, between the breasts, in the bend of the elbows, behind your knees, on your inner thighs, and around the ankles. These points will support the longevity of your fragrance and keep you oozing your favorite scent steadily day into evening.
In true Style Savvy fashion, Today I am taking you on a supremely inexpensive and informative journey into the chaotic and complex world of fragrances. Lets get schooled ladies;
First Period, Chemistry Class:
Perfumes, Colognes, Body Mists,Lotions, Fragrance Sticks etc, are all complex concoctions of a variety of ingredients. Many perfumes are composed of plant oils and synthetic fillers that increase the stability and endurance of a fragrance. Alcohol is used as an inexpensive base for fragrances. The ratio of alcohol to scented materials is ultimately what determines the final concoctions label.
Second period Science Class:
Perfumes, much like women ,
are a complex composition of of multiple layers, three to be exact. Each layer is referred to as a note. The top note is the most fleeting scent scent that will last for only a few hours. The second note is longer lasting, but still short lived. The base note is the key element to consider when selecting a signature fragrance. This scent will be the undertone, the structure on which the arrangement is composed. This note will out last your work day and escort you into your evening. Perfumes are the most expensive but stable of all fragrances.
Colognes are a single-scented mixtures.(Much like men, straight forward and elementary). These fragrances tend to be less potent than perfumes and typically only endure morning coffee and quite possibly an early lunch. Men typically wear colognes due to the simplistic nature of the fragrance composition.
Eau de perfume Is the most popular selling fragrance form available on the market because it is less expensive than perfume and will last well into dinner time. Again mimicking the composition of perfume, but containing more of an alcohol percentage, so not to be classified as a perfume. These are what we are all most familiar with at the beauty counter in the department stores.
Eau de toilette contains a small percentage of fragrance oils and is primarily filled with alcohol and synthetic fillers. The least expensive yet, this quickly 
dissipating whiffs will only last approximately three to four hours, so be sure not to spend a substantial sum on this tangy pleasure. These are the body splashed and body mists of the world.
Scented body creams and lotions have approximately the same fragrance content as eau de toilette. Only these scrumptious indulgences are developed with a multitude of glycerin, alcohol, bees wax, and possibly natural extracts.
My favorite, Economics Class:
Explore the mini ladies and gents!! If you are unfamiliar with what I speak of, listen up!! I am about to become your best friend. Minis and roller-Balls are these incredible little gifts from the budget fairy. She simply waves her magical piratical wand over a full sized 1.7 oz Eau De Parfum Spray, and POOF, its one quarter of its original size, and one eights the cost!! MAGIC.
I find committing to one full sized bottle of perfume a demanding task. I do
n't want to smell exactly the same for a year. I want a perfume that speaks volumes about my ever fluctuating mood. I want a light fruity aura when I am romping on the beach in mid July, and a rich full bodied musk in those brisk winter months bundled up by the fire. How can I afford to do so without spending any where between $65-$110 on a full sized bottle each season? Naturally, I spend a mere $6.99 on a mini designer fragrance instead. I can slip this convenient little morsel into my handbag and go. Now you can do the same my frugalista's.
Click, go forth and save!!
Another method of saving while flavoring, solid fragrance sticks. These are small portable fragrance crayons that are composed primarily of beeswax and your favorite designer flavors. They are again about one eights of the traditional price and portable... what could be better?
My Mini Designer Picks for Spring 2009
Available at FragranceShop.com
Lucky You- Lucky Brand:
A refreshing, flowery fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of fresh citrus with light flowers and lower notes of sandalwood, amber and musk . I recommend this perfume for every day use, I use it when I'm feeling energetic and chipper.
Viva La Juicy- Juicy Couture:
An enticing scent of wild berries and mandarins, honeysuckle, gardenia, and jasmine.To round it out, amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood, and praline add just the right touch of sweetness. I recommend this scent when you are feeling playful and whimsical.
Burberry Weekend- Burberry:
This fine sophisticated fragrance contains peach, apricot, marigold and is accented with musk, vanilla and sandalwood. I recommend this scent for a romantic evening.
Daisy - Marc Jacobs
This scent is bright and alluring with strawberry, violet leaves, ruby red grapefruit, gardenia, violet petals, jasmine petals, musk, vanilla, and white woods. I recommend this scent for every day use, that is if you are a joyous and upbeat individual.
I blow fragrance Minis 5 out of 5 sweet, succulent smelling kisses.
