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.

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.