The Perfume For Your Zodiac Sign

Each zodiac sign has its own character traits and, each perfume has a personality that can help you to complete your charm. In this post we are recommending the perfume for your zodiac sign.

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Libra (September 21- October 20):
Traits: Social, Gracious, Peaceful, Calm
Fragrance Match: What appeals to a Libra is a soft fragrance with a hint of spice. We Recommend Wall Street by Bod No.9.
Main Accords: Citrus, Ozonic, Aquatic, Aromatic and Marine.

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Scorpio (October 21- November 20):
Traits: Brave, Passionate, Mysterious, Determined
Fragrance Match: What appeals to a Scorpio is a spicy and bold fragrance. Something that would complement their braveness. We recommend Black Orchid by Tom Ford.
Main Accords: Warm Spicy, Sweet, Balsamic, Earthy, Cacao and Patchouli.

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Sagittarius (November 21- December 20):
Traits: Energetic, Fun, Active, Spontaneous
Fragrance Match: What appeals to a Sagittarius is a woody and fresh fragrance. We recommend Be Delicious by Donna Karen.
Main Accords: Fruity, Green, Aquatic, Ozonic and Fresh.

 

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Capricorn (December 23- January 20):
Traits: Humorous, Practical, Loyal, Disciplined
Fragrance Match: What appeals to Capricorn is a musky and classic fragrance. We recommend Beauty by Calvin Klein.
Main Accords: White Floral, Musky, Amber, Woody and Animalic.

 

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Aquarius (January 21- February 19):
Traits: Friendly, Independent, Spontaneous, Creative
Fragrance Match: What appeals to Aquarius is a surprising and provocative Fragrance. We recommend Epic by Amouage.
Main Accords: Balsamic, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Smoky, Rose and Woody.

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Pisces (February 19- March 20):

Traits: Sensitive, Imaginative, Compassionate, Gentle
Fragrance Match: What appeals to Pisces is a fresh and marine fragrance. We recommend Halloween by Jesus Del Pozo.
Main Accords: Floral, Powdery, Green, Woody and Marine.

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Common Fragrance Notes and How They Smell Men’s Edition

In this post, we will some common fragrance notes and how they smell. We will also recommend a perfume based on your favorite note.

Oriental:

benzoin noteBenzoin: Benzoin has a sweet almost vanilla-like smell. Some people describe the smell as the smell of root beer.
If you like the smell of benzoin we recommend Body Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent. Main accords in this perfume are balsamic, woody, warm spicy, smoky and aromatic.

 

 

oud noteAgarwood (Oud): Oud has a strong, musky and woody smell. It can be described as a wild and kind of animalic scent.
If you like the smell of oud we recommend Tobacco Blaze by Rasasi. Main accords in this perfume are leather, powdery, warm spicy, floral, oud, animalic.

 

amber noteAmber: Amber is a default oriental note. It is a combination of sweet, warm, powdery and balsam notes.
If you like the smell of oud we recommend The One by Dolce & Gabbana. Main accords in this perfume are fresh spicy, amber, tobacco, citrus and sweet.

 

 

Woody:

teak noteTeak Wood: Teak Wood has a light woody and masculine. It is polished and very popular in perfumes.
If you like the smell of teakwood we recommend BLV pour Homme by Bvlgari. Main accords in this perfume are fresh spicy, aromatic, woody, warm spicy, balsamic and green.

 

 

Pine Tree notePine Tree: Pine tree has a resinous woody smell. The scent is crisp and airy.
If you like the smell of pine tree we recommend Polo by Ralph Lauren. Main accords in this perfume are woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, tobacco, earthy and leather.

 

 

Ambrette NoteAmbrette (Musk Mallow): The smell of ambrette is soft, sweet and easy. It makes the scent of perfumes smoother.
If you like the smell of musk we recommend Luna Rossa by Prada. Main accords in this perfume are aromatic, fresh spicy, amber, citrus, floral and musky.

 

 

Fresh:

bergamot noteBergamot: Bergamot has a tangy, bitter and sour, elegant light scent.
If you like the smell of bergamot we recommend Journey by Amouage. Main accords in this perfume are warm spicy, aromatic, balsamic, woody, tobacco and citrus.

 

 

sea water noteSea Water: The water note provides freshness, cleanness and sensuality in perfumes. It is very sporty and perfect for summer.
If you like the smell of sea water we recommend Acqua di Gio by Georgio Armani. Main accords in this perfume are citrus, aromatic, marine, floral, sweet and white flowers.

 

basil noteBasil: Basil has a peppery, spicy, fresh and green scent. The smell is close to the mint smell but more savory.
If you like the smell of basil we recommend Cedrat Enivrant by Atelier Cologne. Other notes in this perfume are citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy, green and woody.

 

 

Floral:

pineapple notePineapple: Pineapple has a sweet tropical scent. The smell is juicy and slightly sour.
If you like the smell of pineapple we recommend Aventus by Creed. Other notes in this perfume are fruity, sweet, leather, smoky, woody and tropical.

 

 

iris noteIris: Lily has a floral and sweet smell. At the same time it a powdery, earthy and starchy note.

If you like the smell of Iris we recommend Dior Homme by Christian Dior. Other notes in this perfume are aromatic, floral, powdery, woody and warm spicy.

 

tonka-bean noteTonka Bean: Tonka beans have a bitter-sweet smell that can be described as a new mown hay. They smell like vanilla with hints of cinnamon.
If you like the smell of tonka beans we recommend Armani Code by Giorgio Armani. Other notes in this perfume are citrus, leather, aromatic, floral, tobacco and soft spicy.

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Chemistry is All About Your Perfume,Evening Fragrances

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Chemistry is All About Your Perfume,Evening Fragrances for men and women

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What To Do When It’s Cold Outside?

It’s Getting Cold and we are running out of ideas to have fun.So, we asked ourselves what to do when it’s cold outside? Here are 10 ways to enjoy your weekends without leaving the house.

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  1. Binge Watch Your Favorite Shows

Thanks to Netflix this is such an easy and fun way to pass your time. We suggest recapping your favorite shows while waiting for their new season to come out. Homeland, House of Cards, Once Upon a Time and many more are what we are watching these days.

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  1. Drink Hot chocolate

Not that you need any reason for drinking hot chocolate but, it boosts your brain power, your mood and it’s good for your arterial health.

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  1. Shop Online

Enjoy the shopping experience in the warmth of your home and get excited when items get deliver to you.Shop all your favorite Fall perfumes from us. If you need some suggestions check out our blog post dedicated to fall scents. To add a little bonus, know that you are making a difference when you buy from our website during the month of October. Peraroma.com is donating 10% of its profit to National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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  1. Take a Hot Bath

Put your phone on silent, play your favorite playlist, turn off the bathroom lights and light some candles.  Use this time to relax and make yourself ready for a new week.

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  1. Catch up on your readings

Now you finally have the time to read all those books and articles that you were collecting all summer. It’s okay that you can’t leave the house, just live vicariously through the characters of your favorite book.

drink wine when it's cold outside

  1. Drink Wine

Just like drinking hot chocolate, it helps to keep you warm and it is good for you.

Cook when it's cold outside

  1. Cook something

This is the best time to try those Pinterest recipes.  Put on some music and start (you can also listen to an audio book). Don’t forget to share a picture of your home cooked meal on Instagram, after all that’s half the reason we cook at home. 😉

Video game when it's cold outside

  1. Set a New Record

Play your favorite game on your phone or game console. Try to beat your highest score, this way you have something to show for your day.

rearrange when it's cold outside

  1. Rearrange your Furniture

Change things up in your house. It will feel like you moved to a new place. You might even find things that you thought you lost.

do your nails when it's cold outside

  1. Make it a Spa Day

Do your nails. Try DIY nail designs. Use a face mask.  Clean your pores. Pamper yourself to the max.

 

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Be a Philanthropist by Smelling Good

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In 2015, there are more than 2.8 million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. This number includes women currently undergoing treatment and women who have completed their treatment.

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Here at Peraroma.com we decided to do our part in raising awareness for breast cancer. In the month of October, we will donate 10% of our profit to National Breast Cancer Foundation. Their Mission is to help those affected by breast cancer by providing early detection plans, education, providing free mammograms to those in need and supporting breast cancer research.
It is easy to take part in our fundraising. Just buy your favorite perfume in October and we will do the rest. So you can be a philanthropist by smelling good. Please spread the word about our fundraising on Instagram and Twitter by using #smellmybreasts.

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Beauty Must Haves

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Here are your beauty must haves and the reason you need to have them.

HYDRA ZEN by Lancôme

The first step in every beauty routine should be hydrating the skin. This extreme soothing moisturizing cream gel washes the stress off your face. It will give you a much needed 24-hour hydration and it helps you fight the dehydration caused by everyday stress.  By using the Hydra Zen your skin will look fresher and more radiant.

 

SKIN CAVIAR LUXE EYE LIFT CREAM by La Prairie

The eye lift cream is everything you want for your eyes in one product. It targets all the concerns about aging of the eyes – loss of elasticity, wrinkles, fine lines, loss of firmness, dark under eye circles, dryness and feeling of puffiness- when used twice daily.

 

Urban Environment UV Protection Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35 by Shiseido

This UV protection cream protect your skin against UVA/UVB rays that cause photo-aging, wrinkles,and spots. You can use this feather light day cream as a makeup base for your foundation and let it fight dryness and other external aggressors.

 

Rouge Baume by Dior

The Rouge Baume is a lipstick and lip balm in one. It keeps your lip texture and make your lips smooth plump and irresistible. Use it for a healthy glow and shine.

 

Trio Eyeshadow by Nars

These eyeshadows can be worn alone or together. All the eye shadows are long wearing and crease resistant. You can blend the colors easily and smoothly. It can be used for highlighting, shading and lining the eyes.

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Five Frivolous Fragrant Facts, Perfume… what does it mean ?

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1 –  The name Perfume comes from the Latin word “per fume” which means “through smoke”- this makes sense as the earliest perfumes were incense based, and were made from spices and herbs such as coriander and frankincense to name a couple.

2 – The earliest modern style of perfume (made by blending essential oils with an alcohol solution) was created in 1310 for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary. This fragrance, known as “Hungary Water” was a blend of rosemary, thyme, and verbena essence in brandy, and variations of this composition can still be purchased today by traditional perfumer houses. Originally it was used as tonic water as well as a perfume, and physicians prescribed it to gargle with for all sorts of illnesses!

3 – There are many aromatic sources available in nature, and all parts of plants are used in the quest for new and exciting scents. There are fragrance oils made from: barks, blossoms, seeds, woods, fruits, leaves, resins, roots, lichens and microorganisms such as algae!

4 – Perfumes can also contain animal ingredients, although nowadays many of these are created synthetically for ethical reasons. Some of these animal “fragrances” include honeycomb, civet, musk, castoreum, and ambergris(whale vomit!) just to name a few of the most prominent ones.

5 – An “Eau de Cologne” is a milder, watered down and refreshing perfume typically with concentrations of between 2- 6% essential oils to

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. The style originated in Cologne, Germany, and was used by both men and women, although nowadays it is marketed more towards men and one of the most known one is Maurer & Wirtz Original eau de Cologne 4711 which is a great citrus aromatic example of this.

by Max Forti

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MontBlanc Legend Men Fragrance

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MONTBLANC Legend man is confident and charismatic; he is effortlessly seductive and lives his feelings. MONTBLANC Legend Eau de Toilette is the incarnation of a decisively masculine fragrance, both modern and timeless, with depth, modernity and the right amount of discreet mystery. A fresh fougère with top notes that are lively, bright and clean; magnetic heart notes with a woody-floral aspect; and a dry down with an unforgettable signature of tonka beans and sandalwood. Class in a bottle!
Top Note:  Fresh pineapple, lemon verbena, Italian Bergamot & lavender.

Heart Note:  Coumarin, oak moss, geranium, rose, red apple & dried fruits.

Base Note:  Sandalwood & Tonka beans.

 

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Montblanc Legend Men Fragrance  –

The best word to describe LEGEND is Crisp. yes a crisp aromatic fougere for men. It is a luscious mix of interesting notes and accords of fruits and delicate florals with a lovely dry down. Delicious, Fruity, Luminous, Popular (universal appeal), Fresh and Romantic at the same time.

Reminiscent and compared by many to it’s counter-part from Abercrombie&Fitch ”Fierce”, yes, there are similarities but the Montblanc offering is a much more refined, sophisticated and mature fragrance, a better scent all-around. A must have if you like to smell classy, sophisticated and yet playful! Great for all year-round, can be used as a signature scent for sure, will garner you many compliments!

 This Style: Summed in 3 words!
Confidence, Class & Charisma.

 

 

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Understanding what is Eau De Toilette, Eau De Parfum…

PERFUME 101 – Concentration

The concentration of a fragrance refers to the concentration of aromatic compounds (pure perfume oils) in the solvent; in fine fragrances this it is typically ethanol or a mix of water and ethanol, as denoted on the list of ingredients/allergens on the box. For the most past this also determines the longevity (how long) the fragrance/perfume will last… Although general guidelines are presented about the ratio of aromatic compound percentage/concentrations, different perfume houses (companies) assign and adhere to different amounts of essences/oils to each of their perfumes. However the chart below is basically a rule in which the majority of Fragrances companies are following these days, details below:

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Perfume Extract (Extrait): The highest level of concentration, typically sold only in the top-of-the-line fragrance families. Concentration levels are between 16% and 40% at the highest point, with 20% being the typical level of concentration.

 

Eau de Parfum : The next highest level of fragrance and perfume concentration. At this level, fragrance concentration is between 15% and 20% with 15% being typical.  This level is also sometimes called Eau De Perfume or Millesime.  For example, the house of CREED releases almost all of its scents in the Millesime strength/concentration.  This is the strength level preferred by most upper class and rich households.  The best brands typically release their fragrances at this concentration level.

 

Eau de Toilette: This is the strength of most fragrances you will find at department stores frequented by the middle class (think J.C. Penney, Macy’s, etc.).  A typical Eau de Toilette may cost between $65 to $95, making it affordable, therefore more attainable.

 

Eau de Cologne: Typically, these are citrus type scents that work well in low concentrations because they have no base notes.  An Eau de Cologne has somewhere between 2% and 5% fragrance oils, with 5% being common.

 

Splash and After Shave: Products sold as after shaves or splashes have very little fragrance and it will quickly dissipate because the concentration levels of aromatic compounds stand at only 1% to 3%.

 

by Max Forti

 

 

 

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