The influence of aromas on the physical and emotional state of a person has long been known. Incense was used by the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians. It is believed that the Greeks were the first to flavor olive oil by adding aromatic substances derived from plants to it. They also created a classification of oils, dividing them into those that can relax, tone or excite. And only much later did perfume oils appear as a household chemical product.
What's the difference
For millennia, aromatic substances have been obtained by pressing, distilling and extracting plant material. Literally everything was used:
- roots;
- flowers;
- leaves;
- stems;
- resin;
- fruits.
Thus, essential oils were obtained, which today are sometimes mistakenly identified with perfumery. However, they are not the same. The main difference lies, firstly, in the raw materials used, and secondly, in the manufacturing method.
Thus, perfume oil, also called "perfume", is a synthetic product used for the production of cosmetics, perfumes and household chemicals. Essential oils are obtained exclusively from natural raw materials. Based on this, it is clear that the cost of synthetic aromatics is much lower than vegetable ones.
Composition of perfume oil
Colorless liquids with a low level of viscosity, which are based on various types of alcohols, obtained by chemical synthesis. This is how oils used to make soaps, shampoos, perfumes, lotions, colognes, lipsticks, detergents, and food additives can be defined. The higher the concentration of such substances, the higher the price of the product.
Ultimately, the fragrance of a perfume oil depends on the alcohol used to make it. For example:
- geraniol is equivalent to the smell of a rose;
- citronellol for a floral fresh scent;
- farnesol - lily of the valley;
- menthol - mint;
- octanol-1 for a strong citrus aroma;
- santalol - the smell of sandalwood.
Main categories
Depending on the smell, perfume oils are classified as follows:
- Citrus fruits: mandarin, grapefruit, orange, lemon.
- Floral: rose, jasmine, lavender.
- Woody: camphor, patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood.
- Fougère: fern, oak moss.
- Leather: honey, tobacco, woody smell.
- Oriental:musk, spices, amber, vanilla.
Great variety is the main advantage of synthetic oils. In addition to analogues of natural odors, among them there are many that simply do not exist in the list of natural essential fragrances.
Rules of application
Today, perfume oils are used not only for the production of toilet water or cream, but also as independent body perfumes. Such products have millions of adherents all over the world because of their durability and richness. It is distinguished from perfumes by the instantaneous and complete disclosure of the aroma immediately after application. As a rule, oils are produced in roll-on bottles, which, on the one hand, is very convenient, and on the other hand, allows you to control the saturation of the smell.
To keep the fragrance for a long time, you must follow simple rules:
- Apply perfume oil only to washed skin.
- Never rub it, as this destroys its composition.
- Do not use on synthetic clothing.
- Do not store oil in the refrigerator, in the light or in the bathroom.
- Just a few drops are enough to create your own look. Even the most luxurious fragrance should not follow you in a dense trail.
Synonymous with passion
Perfume oil with aphrodisiacs has a stimulating effect. The fact that certain aromas can arouse interest in the opposite sex was known even by the ancient Greeks. However, in addition to increasing physical attraction, oil-aphrodisiac helps reduce anxiety, stress, depression, cheer up, get emotional satisfaction.
But still, its main purpose is to stimulate passion. Not all odors in this regard affect men and women equally. The strong sex "responds" to the aroma:
- patchouli;
- sandal;
- pines;
- cinnamon;
- myrrh;
- rutes;
- vetiver.
Women, on the other hand, are attracted to scent:
- bergamot;
- rosemary;
- geranium;
- jasmine;
- ylang-ylang;
- neroli;
- petitgrain.
But the smell of a rose has the same exciting effect on both women and men. You can use pure aphrodisiac fragrances or create your own compositions based on the combination of several oils.
DIY
In recent years, homemade cosmetics and perfumes have become very popular. Natural ingredients in such products are combined with synthetic ones. Perfume essential oil, for which vegetable raw materials were used, is expensive. Therefore, in order to reduce the cost of production, craftswomen often use synthetic fragrances.
In soap making or making creams, oil aromatics are used in small quantities. Most often, any one flavor is taken for this purpose. Another thing is spirits. Here you need to understand the basic, medium andtop notes, as well as being able to combine them. However, it is not difficult to learn how to do this, the main thing is to set a goal to create your own unique and inimitable fragrance!
