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MASQUE MILANO FRAGRANCES(Part 2)

Many of us haven’t traveled much over the past two years, but fragrance can be one way to connect with the world through our senses and our imaginations. Masque Milano may be based in Italy, but its founders and perfumers look far and wide for inspiration.

Here are three bold scents from Masque Milano’s “Act II” collection that take us on olfactory trips and introduce us to time-honored ingredients and traditions from around the world.

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KINTSUGI

If you’re interested in Japanese culture, you may already know that kintsugi is a technique of repairing broken ceramics and accentuating the mended cracks with gold, a reminder that greater beauty can be gained through life experience. Masque Milano imagines a potter practicing kintsugi under a magnolia tree, and perfumer Vanina Muracciole includes this floral note as part of modern chypre composition. Kintsugi’s bergamot top note is as bright as gold and its deeper notes are as textured and cleverly fitted together as the pieces of a mended vessel: warm suede, bitter green leaves, a salty-musky ambergris, and more.

MANDALA

When we inhale this fragrance designed by Christian Carbonnel, we can imagine the sounds of spinning prayer wheels and chanting monks accompanied by the scent of sacred incense. A blend of myrrh, labdanum, and frankincense bordered in sandalwood and dusted in spice, this deep and aromatic fragrance is named for the “sacred circle” of the mandala, a graphic representation of the universe used in Buddhism and Hinduism. Worshippers focus on a mandala in order to visualize the cosmos and move towards enlightenment; we can incorporate fragrance into our own daily rituals.

HEMINGWAY

Vetiver, a grassy plant native to Southeast Asia and now grown in additional warm climates, is prized for its fragrant roots. In this fragrance by Fanny Bal, vetiver oils sourced from Haiti and Java are paired with piquant rhubarb and ginger and a smooth cedar note. Vetiver smells earthy, slightly smoky, and a little rough-edged; it’s a fitting central motif for a tribute to the American writer Ernest Hemingway, who spent time in Havana, Key West, and the Bahamas and took literary inspiration from their Caribbean settings. Hemingway’s travels have become legendary. We might be staying closer to home this year, but we can always wander through scent!

MASQUE MILANO FRAGRANCES (Part 1)

MASQUE MILANO FRAGRANCES, PART 1

If we had to choose one word to describe Masque Milano Fragrances, we might say “passion.” The brand’s own passion—for storytelling, for the arts, for high quality and expert craftsmanship in their perfumes—is evident. Masque Milano also happens to offer several fragrances that capture different kinds of romantic passion. Whatever kind of love you’re experiencing (or hoping to experience) these days, from a fleeting encounter to true devotion, there could be a Masque Milano scent to accompany it.

Here are three picks from Masque Milano’s “Act III” collection:

Love Kills

Roses can be a romantic cliché, but there’s nothing delicate or saccharine about this floral fragrance by perfumer Caroline Dumur. Taking the rose as its central motif, Love Kills traces an emotional arc from joy and intimacy to betrayal and loss. It starts off lush and bright, with vibrant Turkish rose enhanced by geranium and a lychee-like note. Its heart evokes a fruity red wine, but by the time it evolves fully, Love Kills has turned into something drier and duskier, like a flower fading into musky, crumpled petals and a bittersweet memory of desire.

L’Attesa

In L’Attesa, on the other hand, we get all the anticipation and none of the heartbreak. This composition by Luca Maffei suggests the anticipation of a romantic rendezvous on a summer evening, complete with freshly uncorked champagne, jazz playing in the background, and a warm breeze coming through the window. L’Attesa is a must-try for iris-lovers: elegant, yet a little earthy, it’s a cool and root-y iris soliflore with a dusty, leather-tinged drydown. Truly an amorous encounter that’s worth the wait, L’Attesa is a top-seller for good reason.

Tango

Lastly, for no-holds-barred sensuality, there’s Tango. An homage to passion as expressed in a daring dance for two, this fragrance was created by Cécile Zarokian. At first sniff, Tango seems like a classically composed pyramid of bergamot, jasmine, and amber. On skin, however, it unfurls layers of smoldering spice (including some provocative cumin) and animalic musk, plus an accord that appropriately suggests dark rum sweetened with honey. Intoxicating and intense, and more than a little dangerous, Tango lingers like the thought of a lover’s touch.

Stay tuned for part 2!

Do Fragrances Perform Differently In the Summer?

Summer is perfect for spending time outdoors, swimming in delightfully cool water, and enjoying the sunshine. But what does this mean for your perfume? We’ve outlined just exactly what happens to perfume in summer and what you can do about it.

How Does Weather Affect Perfume?

Did you know that your perfume is affected by both the heat and the cold? Perfumes are affected in two ways: wearability and how they are activated.

Wearability

A huge impact on what happens to perfume in summer is the wearability of the perfume. In colder temperatures, you don’t sweat as much, which means that the perfume stays on you better. However, in hot weather, you’re more susceptible to sweating, which can make the duration of the scent decrease. Spending time in water can also decrease the strength or durability of your perfume’s scent.

Activation

Fragrances are activated by the heat. If the temperature is colder, the scent may be more muted and not as intense. However, hot weather makes scents much more intense and can bring out notes in the perfume that you may have not otherwise noticed.

What Perfumes Work Best in the Summer?

Because the summer heat intensifies the scent of your perfume so strongly, it’s important that you choose the perfect summer scents. Choosing a perfume that doesn’t have the right fragrance can be overwhelming. Consider choosing these types of fragrances for a summer day!

Fresh Fragrances

Light, fresh fragrances are a perfect way to maintain a delightful scent without using perfumes that are overpowering. These notes can include sea salt, linen, aquatic, or even aromatic scents.

A great fresh perfume to wear during the summer months is Davidoff’s Cool Water. The fragrance captures the scent of the sea. The perfume’s notes are light and fresh, so they won’t become overpowering under the hot summer sun.

Light Florals

While some floral scents may get too strong, light, subtle florals are a perfect choice for summer wear. Florals are a great way to maintain femininity and delicacy while still having a delightfully noticeable scent. These notes can include citrus or citrus flowers like the neroli blossom, rose, and lavender.

Floral by Jimmy Choo is a perfect summer perfume. The perfume has light citrusy notes of tangerine, nectarine, and bergamot coupled with light floral undertones. It’s delicate, beautiful, and summery.

Green Scents

The green, light scent of herbs and greenery in the summertime is a great fragrance choice. Herbs such as mint, basil, and lemon balm maintain a lovely balance between strong, earthy green and delicate tones.

Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren is absolutely perfect for summer days. The fragrance has notes of cucumber, melon, and mandarin, combining all of the perfect light and fresh scents needed in the summertime.

Buy Your Perfumes From MaxAroma Today!

Now that you understand what kind of fragrances are best for your summer staple, you can begin the hunt for your perfect perfume. Visit MaxAroma today for the best selection of summer perfumes.

5 Perfumes to Wear with Your Sundress

It’s undeniable: summer is one of the best times of the year. Warm, sunshiney days mean that you finally get to break out your sundresses again. But you shouldn’t just look your best. You should smell like it too! Check out these five best summer fragrances to wear with your sundress!

Capri by Vince Camuto

Take a moment to imagine you’re in Capri in the summer. A cool, fragrant breeze is drifting in from the Mediterranean. The island’s many citrus trees add a sweet smell to the air. It’s sunny, warm, relaxing, and you’re dressed in your flowiest sundress.

When you wear Capri by Vince Camuto, you’re experiencing the Island of Capri captured in a bottle. This is the perfect summer fragrance for anyone looking for a citrusy, light perfume. You can purchase your own 3.4 oz bottle as your new favorite fragrance.

Sunshine by Amouage

We love summer for its warm, sunny days. We lap up the sun by relaxing by the pool, sunbathing on a beach, or lying in a hammock, all the while enjoying the scents drifting toward us from the flowers that are now in full bloom.

What’s better than being able to savor warm, sunny days and full, beautiful flowers? Sunshine by Amouage allows you to not only wear a delightfully floral perfume but also enjoy warm fragrant notes as well, making it one of the best summer perfumes.

Crescent Beach by Abbott NYC

Summer is for taking long walks on the beach at sunset, enjoying brunch in fancy gardens, and relaxing under a cool ocean breeze. Crescent Beach by Abbott NYC manages to give you the East Coast beach experience within a single perfume bottle. Lightly floral and crisp, Crescent Beach is ready to be your new summer fragrance.

Chloe de Roses by Chloe

Have you ever dreamed of the perfect summer romance? Picture being swept off your feet by the person you’re absolutely in love with, getting carried off into a garden of roses for a candlelit dinner. The perfume is perfect to capture pure romance. It’s just strong enough to make you stand out from the crowd and find your one, true summer love.

Do Son by Diptyque

Summer is for standing out. Every other season out of the year is dull in comparison to summer’s bright, gorgeous days. Summertime is your chance to show the world just how amazing you are. Nothing is better than putting on your best sundress, heels, and going out into the world to have the best day ever. Claim the summer as your own by wearing Do Son by Diptyque today.

Find Your Statement Sundress Scent

It’s your time to shine. Choose from our five best summer scents to make your summertime perfect. You deserve only the best summer perfumes. That’s why at Maxaroma we have a wide selection of perfumes and fragrances to choose from. Visit our website today to find your sundress scent!

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How Vegan Perfumes Are Prepared?

Mother Nature keeps on delight and surprises us with organic arrangements that promptly replace barbarous practices of creature misuse, and this is likewise evident with regards to vegan fragrance.
With an across-the-board abundance of botanicals on offer plainly out-dated, unfeeling and honestly, absurd normal practices of acquiring emissions from creature organs and fecal stores for use in non-vegan perfumes are totally superfluous.

How to prepare Vegan Perfumes?

The vegan perfumes for some vegan perfume brands are getting famous and here we have mentioned how vegan perfumes are prepared. Have a look.
General Rules to prepare Vegan perfumes:
• Blend 1 part of your coveted fundamental oil with 20 sections of liquor (be set up to try different things with this as various oils have diverse potencies).
• Perfume ought to be fixed firmly in a glass bottle and put away anywhere between 2 weeks to multi-month to age. The more it stands, the more grounded it will be, however, we’ve discovered that following 2 weeks the perfume is wearable and charming, it might simply be connected all the more regularly.
• Try to make sure to shake the blend of vegan fragrance every day.

Getting Started:
To your measure of vodka, you will first need to include base notes
Base notes are the rich base scents, which make profundity to perfume and help to hold and harden the center and best notes. The blend of base notes is critical as it influences how the center and best notes are seen by the nose. Having substantial particles that take the longest to vanish, base notes are the ones that wait for the longest on skin. Well-known base notes include sandalwood, rosewood, cedarwood, patchouli, jasmine, vanilla, vetiver, frankincense, myrrh, ambrette seed musk, and clove.
Next, you will need to include the middle notes
The middle notes give the fundamental body of the scent. They are somewhat mellower and help to ’round off’ the scent of the base notes. Prominent center notes include lavender, cardamom, rose, chamomile, juniper, rosemary, ylang, and pine.
At long last, you will need to include top notes
Top notes are the most grounded noticing vegan perfumes that are first seen when you see a scent, being the littlest atoms, which dissipate the fastest. They, therefore, decide the initial introduction to the nose. Top notes include mint, cinnamon, cajuput, verbena, and citrus scents, for example, mandarin, lime, lemon, bergamot, and grapefruit.
You can simply marginally change the proportion of notes by including additional base, center, or best notes in the event that you need to modify the scent.
Make certain to make a note of the blend of oils you are utilizing and what number of drops you have utilized of each. You won’t have any desire to forget your proportions when you hit on the ideal blend!
Have a fabulous time exploring different avenues regarding distinctive oils! In the blink of an eye, you’ll have your companions asking what the colossal scent is wearing and you can share it or keep it your astounding smelling secret!

Tips to Make Your Perfume Last Longer

Here are 8 tips we like to follow to get the most out of our perfume , from the crack of dawn till the end of night!

1. Do not keep your fragrance in the bathroom. It is warm and damp, it’ll break down the perfume and, the quality of the perfume would not be the same. Store your fragrances in cool, dry places and away from light spots. (Store it in your closet or on your vanity)

2. Perfumes last longer on oily skin. Before your spray, your favorite perfume, rub some Vaseline on your pulse points and then spray your fragrance.

3. Perfect time to apply perfume is right after taking a shower, the moist skin will hold the aroma longer.

4. Don’t rub your wrists together when you are applying perfume. The very first note will evaporate faster and the fragrance won’t last long.

5. What are the best pulse points?

6. When you are sampling a perfume wait until it’s dry on your skin then smell it . The first scent is the top note, which disappears after a couple of minutes.

7. For quick touch-ups throughout the day get a MaxAroma easy refill Pocket Perfumes. Pump it up with your favorite perfume, put it in your purse, and enjoy your perfume anywhere. It’s much lighter than carrying the entire perfume bottle.

Start Your Spring with These Scents!

Spring is just around the corner! It’s the time for new beginnings, warmer temperatures, and fresher scents. Make sure you have seasonally-appropriate fragrances for this time of year. Here are seven perfect perfumes for spring!

Rain by Clean

There’s nothing quite like the welcoming aroma of the outdoors right after it rains. This perfume for women is the scent of a fresh spring rain in a bottle! It’s a compelling combination of dewy melon, spring daisy, water mint, daffodil, water lilies, and more. It’s a little musky and a little floral.

Boss Orange Man by Hugo Boss

This cologne for men has been a favorite Hugo Boss scent for a decade! It’s perfect to start wearing in spring, but it nicely complements fall scents as well. The notes of apple, coriander, incense, and spicy Sichuan pepper make it ideal for day wear. There’s also a hint of vanilla to balance out the strong scents.

Intense Cherry by Montale

If you’re looking for a fruity scent for your spring perfume collection, Intense Cherry is the perfect choice! It’s a unisex scent with spicy bergamot and bold black cherry with hints of vanilla, musk, jasmine, and more. True to its name, this perfume has an intensity that bold men and women love.

Reve by Van Cleef

This feminine spring fragrance is another beautiful combination of floral and fruity notes. Perfume enthusiasts have been loving this aroma since 2013 when it first hit the market. You should detect hints of rose, pear, peony, lily, and even sandalwood. It’s ideal for daytime!

Spring Flower by Creed

If you can’t get enough of the scent of fresh flowers in the springtime, Spring Flower from Creed will be your newest go-to scent. The most prominent notes are peach, melon, and apple. Smelling this perfume is the perfect way to start any woman’s day off on the right foot!

Lillipur by Tiziana Terenzi

If something that’s a little woody is more your speed, you’ll adore this unisex fragrance. It’s woody, smoky, and spicy, the perfect fragrance if you’re looking for a bold perfume. However, it’s not so bold that it should not be worn in the daytime. Not only is this a great choice for the springtime but it is also popular in the fall.

Quatre by Boucheron

If you’re a man who likes their spring fragrance to continue going strong all day long, you can’t do much better than this elegant cologne from Quatre. This scent is citrusy and musky with notes of jasmine and rose. It’s great for special events, work functions, and social gatherings. No matter where you are, you’re sure to impress with this scent.

Find These and More at Maxaroma.com

These are just a few of our favorite spring scents at Maxaroma.com that we think you’ll love too! But this is by no means an exhaustive list. We have all kinds of other perfumes for springtime and every other season. Browse our site to find the perfect perfume you’ve been looking for!

Should You Spray Your Hair with Perfume?

We all want to smell great. When you’re spraying on your favorite perfume, you may want to add a little spritz to your hair. But is it safe? Here’s what you need to know about putting perfume in your hair.

The Damaging Effects of Perfume

If you’ve ever been around a strong scent like a bonfire and haven’t washed your hair right away, you know how strongly your hair can hold onto a smell. This may make you think that your hair is the perfect place to add perfume for long-lasting fragrance. But think again!

Perfume can wreak some serious havoc on your locks. This is because it contains alcohol. Alcohol dries out your hair. If you continually spray perfumes that contain alcohol on your hair, the dryness and damage could actually become long-term.

A quick spritz now and then is unlikely to be a big problem. If you take good care of your hair in general, then a bit of perfume won’t make a noticeable difference. However, if you want to take good care of your hair, avoid using products that aren’t intended to be used on hair!

Perfume Alternatives That are Hair-Safe

Perhaps you still want more scent in your hair than your shampoo and conditioner can provide. If it’s been a few days since you washed your hair, you may also want to make your hair smell fresh again.

When you’re reading through ingredient lists, be on the lookout for any artificial fragrances that could harm your hair. Essential oils are a natural, healthier alternative. The main thing you need to avoid is too much alcohol since that’s what really does damage to your hair. Interestingly enough, not all alcohols are created equal. Fatty alcohols derived from plants like cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, and stearyl alcohol shouldn’t damage your luscious locks.

Hair mists are a great option because they smell great but they don’t have a high concentration of alcohol. Your hair will still effectively trap this scent and you’ll experience long-lasting fragrance. Mists often have the added benefit of protection from harmful UV rays.

You might also look into a scented dry shampoo to refresh the look and smell of your hair. Finally, you could try a scented hair oil or serum. Just be careful not to over-apply these products as they can leave your hair looking extra greasy. Since these products are specially formulated with hair in mind, you can feel good about using them on your hair.

Smell Your Best with Maxaroma

While it may be tempting to spray your perfume everywhere including your hair, you’ll be much better off using a product that’s actually intended for your hair. Spray on a hefty dose of your favorite Maxaroma perfume but choose a different product for your hair such as the Delina hair perfume by Parfums De Marly. This is the best way to smell great without drying out your hair!

5 Perfumes That Boost Productivity

We could all use a little bit of help being productive these days. Maybe you’ve created the perfect focus playlist, set time limits on all your mobile apps, and built short breaks into your schedule. But have you thought about the impact of the perfume you’re wearing? There’s actually a connection: scent is so powerful that it can help you be more productive! There are some scents that are better at this than others. Here are five of the best perfumes that boost productivity.

Intense Café by Montale

Many of us love a cup of coffee first thing in the morning. But it’s not just the caffeine that can boost your productivity—it’s the actual scent of the coffee! Intense Café by Montale will make you feel like you’re at a Parisian café even if you’re just working from home or at the office. It’s a delightful blend of coffee, vanilla, rose, amber, and white musk. This unisex fragrance is loved by both men and women.

Oud De Profumo by Cavalier

Lavender is an iconic scent in perfumes and just about every aromatic product. Not only can lavender help you feel calm, but it may also improve your cognitive abilities and help you focus on the most tedious tasks. The unisex fragrance Oud De Profumo features lavender proudly! It’s warm and spicy with nutmeg, saffron, and oud wood.

Black Caviar by Electimuss

Rosemary is so much more than a great way to enhance your favorite savory dishes. This pungent herb can help improve your memory and alertness, which will also help you accomplish more. Rosemary is one of the top notes in Black Caviar by Electimuss. This unisex scent also features lavender (another scent to increase productivity) as well as cedarwood, agarwood, and (you guessed it!) caviar.

Want Pink Ginger by Dsquared2

Ginger is a great way to revive your sluggish mind when you wish you were still in bed. It helps you combat exhaustion! Want Pink Ginger from Dsquared2 is the perfect spicy ginger perfume for women that will leave you wanting more. In addition to the ginger, you’ll detect citrus notes of orange and lemon in this perfume as well as pink pepper, rose, and vanilla. It’s a sensual fragrance that’s especially popular for wearing in the fall.

Black is Black Sport by Nuparfums

Peppermint is a scent you probably associate with energy—and for good reason. Peppermint can increase alertness and improve the accuracy of your memory. The Black is Black Sport cologne for men has notes of wild mint, peppermint, and spearmint—it’s the ultimate minty experience! It also features vetiver, amber, and another productivity favorite, ginger.

Spray Your Way to Productivity with Maxaroma.com

Enhance your workday and smell great with any one of these scents! Spraying on a perfume that boosts productivity will become your new favorite part of your morning routine. You may even want to pack a travel-sized perfume to bring to the office and spray when you could use a little boost. Whether you are intrigued by one of these scents or one of our countless others, Maxaroma.com is the best place to buy perfume!

Our Favorite BDK Fragrances

If you love creative fragrances, you can’t do any better than perfumes from BDK. This independent perfume house based out of Paris is known for producing distinct fragrances that go against the grain of what you’d expect from other perfume companies. If you know you’d like to try BDK Parfums—or you’ve tried them before but can’t get enough—here are a few of our favorites!

Oud Abramad

If you’re looking for a BDK fragrance for nighttime, Oud Abramad is a perfect choice! It’s delightfully spicy and woody. The top notes include saffron and ginger. You’ll also detect cumin, Turkish rose, agarwood, guaiac wood, and incense. It’s a unisex fragrance that men and women alike adore.

Wood Jasmine

If you’d like your perfume to have an air of mystery to it, Wood Jasmine is for you! While this unisex perfume can take you from day to night, it’s especially popular for nighttime wear. Many people prefer to wear Wood Jasmine in the colder months because of the spicy scent. The top notes in this fragrance are plum and pear with some of the other notes including Jasmine Sambac, Egyptian Jasmine, incense, and Madagascar Vanilla.

Gris Charnel

Another amazing option for unisex fragrances is Gris Charnel. This unique scent is woody and spicy with a creaminess to balance it out. The most prominent notes include cardamom, fig, and black tea. It complements both day and night settings. Read more in depth about it here.

Rouge Smoking

While Rouge Smoking is somewhat musky and woody, it’s not as intense as the name might lead you to believe. The top notes are fruity and sweet with a combination of cherry, pink pepper, and bergamot. Black vanilla husk and orange blossom are two of the middle notes of this unisex fragrance that’s ideal for daytime and nighttime wear.

Citrus Riviera

This unisex fragrance is citrusy, sweet, and floral. The most prominent notes are Italian lemon, Mandarin, neroli, and fig. You’ll also detect jasmine, strawberry, and eucalyptus, amongst other delightful aromas. This perfume is especially great to wear in the warmer months and is ideal for daytime wear.

Pas Ce Soir

If you enjoy scents that are citrusy and spicy, you’ll love Pas Ce Soir. While this fragrance is probably more popular among women, it’s great for men too! The most prominent notes in this BDK perfume include Mandarin orange, ginger, and black pepper. It’s a delightful scent all year round, especially for daytime wear.

The Bestseller Bundle

Can’t decide between all of these great options? Try the bestseller bundle! This collection of unisex perfumes includes Gris Charnel, Tabac Rose, and Rouge Smoking. It’s an exciting sampler package of irresistible scents! Each atomizer is full of 8 milliliters of BDK fragrance, the perfect size for travel and taking on-the-go.

Explore BDK Parfums on Maxaroma.com

Maxaroma offers all of these BDK fragrances and more! We are your one-stop online shop for all your perfume needs. Whether you’re looking for a gift, a perfume for a special occasion, or just something new to shake things up, you’ll find it on our site.