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Archive for the ‘Perfumes’ Category
Thu, October 9, 2008 10:00 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Fall/Autumn seems to be the best period of the year as it serves you with the best of colors, the designs and variety too. In my last article I already spoke about the outerwear collection that Fall 2008 brought for us. In this one I’ll be focusing on the accessories that have spelled a new style statement this season. Along with this, I’ll be talking about the scents men ought to use in this season to create the perfect magic around them and have loads of heads turning.
Alright, here we go!
The accessory which found its way the most this season was the scarf. Lots of scarves were seen draping the necks of men, thereby giving a unique look to the entire ensemble. One precise reason of these being in form this season is that it suits the weather at this time of the year too well. Thus you can use them in the early fall season as well as during the bitter cold of northern winter. Scarves add a new level of distinction to one’s personality and are a perfect accessory to find place in your wardrobe. A perfect substitute for the necktie– it is a centerpiece of the outerwear collection and is something that immediately catches the eye of the passerby.
Ideally either a woolen scarf or a cotton one is recommended, as silk tends to look rather foppish. The color of the scarf should be such that it matches well with your most commonly worn coat. Since these are not very expensive, you can pick quiet a few (plain as well as patterned). Never forget that when it comes to ties and scarves, they play a very crucial role in reflecting your personality type and rendering a sense of style to you. So be very judicious in choosing it. It also calls for a decent sense of color shades so that you know which colored scarf will go with which kind of shirt.
Let’s come to the scent of the season now!
One thing that needs to be kept in mind is that having a signature cologne is a must for every man. It is one of the smartest ways to leave a strong impression or say a mental imprint on the minds of those you meet. Whether it be people associated to you casually, romantically or professionally, a standard cologne forms an essential part of your personal and speaks about how well have you been groomed.
Your scent should be masculine and mild without being too pungent even to smell. Some names that have caught rage this season are Kenneth Cole’s offering, R.S.V.P. and Reaction, Perry Ellis’ 360 degrees and Calvin Klein’s CKin2U.
So here you are, with all the essentials you need to know to make a perfect style statement this Fall/Winter. Always remember that the key lies in flaunting anything you wear with an air of self confidence and firm belief in yourself.
Tags: men’s clothing, Fashion clothing, Fall/ Winter 2008, men’s 2008 Fall collection.
Sun, September 14, 2008 12:39 pm By James Coolridge
 Perfume is used by individuals to give a pleasant smell to their bodies. Perfume is essentially a mixture of aromatic compounds and fragrant oils. The word perfume is derived from the Latin word “per fumum” which means ‘through smoke.’ Perfumes were first made by Egyptians. The art of perfume making was later developed by Persians and Romans. Persian doctor and chemist Avicenna made world’s first scent that used rose oil as floral extract. Hungarians introduced the first modern perfume in Europe during the fourteenth century.
Fragrances are categorized according to their concentration level, notes and the family. There are three popular methods of classifying scents, the traditional and modern and fragrance wheel. The classification introduced many new categories of scents like oceanic, gourmand and fruity. Fragrance wheel method was introduced by perfume consultant Michael Edwards in 1983. This method categorizes perfumes in four groups - floral, oriental, fresh and woody.
A diluted solution of ethanol is most commonly used as a solvent for perfumes. Some manufacturers also use lipids like jojoba or fractionated coconut oil as solvent for scents. The intensity and longevity of a perfume increases in direct proportion to the percentage of aromatic compounds used in it. Fragrances are typically made of three notes, the top, the middle and the base that unfold themselves gradually as one applies scent on her or his body. The top note leaves an immediate impression while middle and base notes gradually appear later. Raw material for scents can be sourced from plants and animals or they can be synthesized artificially as well.
GET IT RIGHT
Let’s get this straight - until recently men used to wear only after shave and deodorant, period. Most still do, but colognes are slowly getting into the mainstream.
Men shave every morning, and there are as many shaving styles and rituals as there are men. Some use blades - others use electric shaving machines, but they all use some type of after shave or cologne at the end.
But, you’ll be amazed to know that most men don’t know the proper steps to a “clean shave”. Basic scenario - wake up, take a shower, dry up, apply shaving cream, shave, splash water on the face, dry up, apply after shave or cologne to finish. Well, that’s wrong.
The correct scenario is - wake up, take a shower, dry up, apply alcohol (yes, alcohol) on your unshaven face (no stinging there) and onto the shaving blade - that will kill the bacteria. Apply after shave or men’s cologne to finish. Men don’t have to apply cologne to certain points on the body - so applying it on the face is ok. You may also want to spray a little on your body
Men prefer fresh sporty scents, or deep masculine tobacco and musk scents.
Tags: Fragrance, shave, cologne, scents
Sat, August 9, 2008 8:26 am By James Coolridge
 Dolce & Gabbana (D&G) is famous Italian fashion house that designs and manufactures numerous products, which are worn by famous celebraties such as Christina Aguilera, Isabella Rossellini, John Hooks, Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Monica Bellucci etc. Since the year 1982 D&G has been producing dream products and serving its customers both men and women.
D&G has introduced the latest range of perfumes for the men. This new perfumes called as D&G Masculine offer a wide range of choice to choose from. Discovered in the year 1999, the masculine series of perfumes form Dolce & Gabbana has not been faded in terms of its strength and popularity among its users.
D&G Masculine is truly defined as a luxurious, fruity fragrance that possesses a blend of citrus fruit, coriander, lemon and lower tones of peppermint along with figwood and it is accented with carnation. The Masculine Cologne by D&G is a fresh, masculine fragrance, which is perfect for casual sse. The Masculine Cologne has been skillfully blended to give fragrance of Citrus, Coriander and Lemon and are accented with cardamom, cedar and vetiver. This Citrus family of fragrance comes with three different notes. The top notes give the essence of Lemon Tree Leaves, Kumquat, the middle notes give Thyme, Basil, Clary Sage and Peppermint, while the base notes offer Fig Wood, Teak, Vetiver and Musk. The D&G Masculine series of perfumes are meant for for the men who desire basic simplicity, utter coolness and a slight twist in the taste and fragrance. Especially the top notes are fresh and they sparkle with bergamot and lemon tree leaves. You may find the heart note composed of thyme, basil and sage, which are followed by a very masculine base note of fig wood, teak, vetiver and musk.
Another creation in the same masculine series is the D&G Masculine Eau de Toilette. This Woody , Aromatic family of perfume especially made for men comes in 100 ml packing. The D&G Masculine Eau de Toilette is perfect for day time use. The theme of the perfume is inspired from the simplicity and sincerity of the youths. This perfume reveals fresh and sparkling top notes with bergamot and lemon tree leaves. The heart note is composed especially of thyme, basil and sage, which is followed by a very masculine base note of fig wood, teak, vetiver and musk, very similar to the Citrus family of the perfumes.
The perfume comes in a sleek transparent glass bottle and its subtle curves is capped by a very futuristic metal cabochon stopper. The bottle design and metallic packaging is targeted to suit the taste and mood of the youths. Made for men, these soothing perfumes from D&G reveals the inner personality, taste and choice of young men. Choose one today form these latest collection of perfumes form Dolce & Gabbna and express yourself and your mood.
Tags: Dolce & Gabban Masculine, D&G Perfumes, Masculine from D&G, D&G MASCULINE, D&G Masculine Eau de Toilette, luxurious, fruity fragrance from D&G
Thu, August 7, 2008 8:20 am By James Coolridge
 Every time we walk anywhere near those stairs, we remember the amazing ability of perfume to establish strong memories. Over the course of my life, we’ve noticed that fact numerous times. Our minds are capable of, and often do, remember smells in connection to events.The different types of scent that men can apply are sporty scent and musk scent and many other luxurious brands lies down in the market for those with heavy pockets-
• Perry Ellis for Men makes you think of a smiling, charming beau Gosse who could not care less about what is in and what is out because every clothes fall great on his frame. The fragrance has an easy, smooth charm while being masterfully blended; it obviously did not torture it about being edgy, or even trendy. It takes a well-tested classic persona of citrus + spices + woods + amber forming a fresh and warm contrast, but manage to impose its personality. Perfume by Mathilde Bijaoui who reveals her finesse and a very good sense of balance….
• Fashion brand Izod is launching a new men’s signature fragrance called Izod, targeting the 18-35 year-old market.
• Dior just launched new cologne for men (in France) called Dior Homme Sport avowedly destined to rope in a younger consumer, aged 25 to 40, as well as a more international audience “The original idea was to transcribe the sensation of eating the candies,” he explained. “Paradoxically, there’s the fact that they are very peppery, very burning, but give a fresh effect simply because one is obliged to breathe very deeply.”..
• The latest Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men is a warm, sweet and fruity tobacco perfume in the oriental genre. The brand describes it as “a spicy, oriental perfume developed on the harmony of tobacco with refined boisé notes”. The flacon is meant to directly reflect the fashion sense of the brand as “the proportions of the bottle recall a tailor suit made by the fashion house”
• “David Beckham’s Instinct After Dark”, it opens with sparkling, tangy-fresh citrus notes of grapefruit, Italian bergamot and mandarin leaf. The middle note is pure elegance with pimento, star anise and cardamom, culminating in the magnetic sensuality of vanilla and white amber.”….
STETSON BLACK by Coty, ACQUA DI GIO by Giorgio Armani, PAUL SABESTIAN by Paul Sabestian or BOSS IN MOTION BLUE by Hugo Boss are some of the luxurious men range available also.
Cologne or perfume actually can be a gift of significant importance, such as the lovely perfume Mary poured out on Jesus’ feet. That fragrant story has been shared for centuries! Imagine if Mary had decided to not give the gift of expensive perfume but had used plain water instead. The entire story would have a lot less telling-power.
Tags: Fragrance, luxury, Brands, Perfumes, gifts, designer wear, colognes
Mon, June 23, 2008 10:25 am By Tyler Dirks
 Choosing the right fragrance is not as easy as it seems. The credit goes to the wide variety, brand and quality of fragrances flooding the stores. Here we are to simplify your process of choosing fragrances. Read on.
The first factor to consider is the category of scent. You should recall that the choice of fragrances is personalized. It varies from person to person. Some may like the mild, soothing smell to mark their presence while others may stick to strong fragrances to create a tantalizing effect on the people around them.
Floral perfumes come is a wide variety of flowers such as roses, lily, jasmine and many more. They are mild and sometimes strong fragrances. The mild fragrances are at times mixed with other scents with a subtle smell like vanilla.
If you want to mark your presence with a strong fragrance, go for citrus scents that contain a blend of fruits like tangerine, lemon, lime etc. They are refreshing as well as strong.
The next factor to consider is the concentration. Pure and expensive perfumes are highly concentrated. They are long lasting as well. On the other hand, cologne is considered to be made of least concentration. However, these light fragrances need to be applied frequently, especially on hot summers.
The third important thing which greatly influences your choice of fragrance is the occasion in which you are wearing. Mild floral fragrances are best suited for a romantic date. So, keep this type of fragrances reserved for romantic outings with your spouse. Strong citrus scents can be worn both for evenings and office. Cologne is best suited for wearing in office but pure perfume is considered a wrong choice for the place. Universal scents are used for many occasions. Evening wear colognes create warm and exotic feeling.
Tags: casual, fragrances, Perfumes, purpose, evening, daytime
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