The effect 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 aromatize olive oil, adding to it fragrant substances obtained from plants. They created a classification of oils, dividing them into those that can relax, tone or arouse. And only much later perfume oils appeared as a product of household chemicals.
What is the difference
For millennia, aromatic substances have been extracted by pressing, distilling and extracting plant material. Literally everything went into play:
- roots
- flowers
- leaves;
- stalks;
- resins;
- fruit.
Thus, essential oils were obtained, which today are sometimes mistakenly identified with perfumes. However, this is not the same thing. The main difference is, firstly, in the raw materials used, and secondly, in the manufacturing method.
So, perfume oil, also called “perfume”, is a synthetic product used for the production of cosmetics, perfumes and household chemical goods. Essential oil is obtained exclusively from natural raw materials. Based on this, it is clear that the cost of synthetic aromatic substances is significantly lower than vegetable.
Perfume Oil Composition
Colorless liquids with a low level of viscosity, which are based on various types of alcohols, obtained by chemical synthesis. This is how it is possible to determine the oils used for the production of soaps, shampoos, perfumes, lotions, colognes, lipsticks, detergents, and also as food additives. The higher the concentration of such substances, the higher the price of the product.
Ultimately, the fragrance of perfume oil depends on the alcohol used to make it. For instance:
- geraniol is equivalent to the smell of a rose;
- citronellol - floral fresh aroma;
- farnesol - lily of the valley;
- menthol - mint;
- octanol-1 - 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, cedar, sandalwood.
- Aromatic: fern, oak moss.
- Leather: honey, tobacco, woody smell.
- Oriental: musk, spices, ambergris, vanilla.
A wide variety is the main advantage of synthetic oils. In addition to analogues of natural odors, among them there are many such that simply do not exist in the list of natural essential aromas.
Application rules
Today, perfume oils are used not only for the production of toilet water or cream, but also as independent perfumes for the body. Such products have millions of followers around the world, because they are characterized by durability and richness. It differs from perfumes in an instant and full disclosure of aroma immediately after application. As a rule, oils are produced in roller 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 long, you need to follow simple rules:
- Apply perfume oil only to washed skin.
- Never grind, because in this way its composition is destroyed.
- Do not apply on clothing made of synthetic materials.
- Do not store oil in the refrigerator, in the light, or in the bathroom.
- To create your own image, just a few drops are enough. Even the most luxurious fragrance should not follow you in a dense train.
Synonym for passion
Perfume oil with aphrodisiacs has an exciting effect. The fact that certain flavors can cause interest in the opposite sex, the ancient Greeks knew. However, in addition to increasing physical attraction, aphrodisiac oil 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. Strong floor "responds" to the aroma:
- patchouli;
- sandalwood;
- pine trees;
- cinnamon
- myrrh;
- root;
- vetiver.
Women, on the contrary, are attracted by the smell:
- bergamot;
- rosemary;
- geraniums;
- jasmine
- ylang ylang;
- neroli;
- petigrene.
But the smell of roses acts equally exciting both for women and for men. You can use pure aphrodisiac fragrances or create your own compositions based on the combination of several oils.
Do it yourself
In recent years, cosmetics and perfumes made at home 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, to reduce the cost of production, craftswomen often use synthetic fragrances.
In soap making or in the manufacture of creams, oil aromatics are used in small quantities. Most often, one flavor is taken for this purpose. Another thing is perfume. Here you need to understand the basic, middle and upper notes, as well as be able to combine them. However, to learn this is not difficult at all, the main thing is to set the goal to create your own unique aroma!