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Etiquette Tips

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Scent Sense

I have played around with a lot of perfumes and colognes in my day but I keep coming back to a scent that I first learned about from my mother.... Emeraude!

Born in Paris. Experience the romantic and timeless fragrance of Emeraude…one of the world's true classics. (Oriental)



Now, the experts say to find a scent that matches who you are internally... I think Emeraude suits me. :-)

EMERAUDE is classified as a refined, oriental fragrance.
Top Notes: Bergamot oil, Lemon, Lemongrass, Orange
Middle Notes: Jasmin, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes: Ambrein, Benzoin, Opoponax, Patchouli, Sandal, Vanilla

The sixth fragrance family is the oriental/spicy family. Sometimes referred to as ambers, this popular fragrance is animal scents and vanilla combined with flowers and woods. The mixture of incense resins and camphorous oils enhances the oriental fragrances even more. This fragrance family is both spicy as well as exotic and is ideal for the self-confident woman who is strong and enjoys being bold and radiant in everything she does. The oriental family conjures up images of the Victorian era in both the Far East and Middle East. Examples of the oriental/spicy family include Calvin Klein Obsession, Emeraude by Coty, Estee Lauder Youth Dew, LancĂ´me’s Magic Noir and Tresor, Organza and Organza Indecence by Givenchy, Still by Jennifer Lopez, Ysatis by Givenchy and Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.

It is said that those who are drawn to Oriental and Floriental (floral/oriental blend) scents are:

"people who act certain ways like certain kinds of scents. For example, those who enjoy a sense of young peacefulness, tranquility, and solitude like oriental perfumes for their heavy sweetness."

" People who need a sense of order and security in order to function like floral oriental perfumes for their earthy, sweet notes."

"Researchers have identified seven basic scent categories that can invoke varying moods. The first category is floriental scents. These offer romantic, dream-based moods that are often idealistic in nature. They create emotional places where feelings can serve as a master, not just a guide."

"Oriental scents are the third category. These offer introspection, sensitivity, and reflection as their base moods. These can evoke a deep, spiritual understanding and intense relationship bonds."

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