Every morning, you carry out your beauty routine with care. Look, hairstyle, make-up, jewellery… Without forgetting your perfume! For you, this little bottle contains the essence of your personality, it is the olfactory expression of your identity wherever you go. Although its use is common, we often ignore its origin, its composition, and all its nuances. Without going into historical and scientific details, retrace with us this great perfumed odyssey.
Perfume, a millennial tradition
from divinity to beauty
The history of perfume begins in Ancient Egypt, when we understand that the skillful mixture of certain materials offers a sumptuous bouquet. Originally based on oils, the perfume was reserved for worship: the fumes that emanated from its combustion rose towards the heavens to the gods. It was Cleopatra who then brought it into the sphere of feminine beauty before it was abandoned in the Middle Ages, considering that it was a matter of pagan practices. It is reintroduced with the Court of France, and democratized thanks to the progress of the 19th century. It was only in the following century that haute couture and perfumery became one. Take a breath of fresh air, the journey continues!
Toilet waters
skin flowers
Eau de toilette differs from eau de parfum by its lower concentration of odorous substances, generally 5 to 12%. It is lighter and more evanescent, leaving behind a delicate wake. For its freshness and invigorating action, it is the ideal partner for the summer season. And for good reason: the sometimes stifling heat of summer increases tenfold and transforms smells. The subtlety of the eau de toilette generally embodies romantic personalities, with a beautiful sensitivity. If you don’t recognize yourself in this description, you may identify more with the power of eau de parfum.
Perfume waters
character concentrates
The art and the way of wearing perfume
to prolong the charm
We usually spray our perfume on our neck. Like this warm place, you can also put a few drops behind your ears, in the crook of your elbows or your wrists. The joints have the advantage of releasing scents with each of your movements. The odorous molecules also adhere very well to hair and textiles when they are made of natural fibers such as linen, cotton or wool. Have you ever tried to create a cloud of fragrance in front of you and then walk through it? It’s our little technique so that the body is evenly scented. Our last tip, and not least, is to bet on scented moisturizing milk that prolongs the diffusion of your favorite fragrance!
