Fragrance Shopper

OBSESSION by Calvin Klein

2012-02-04T13:06:00.000-06:00

Gift Set -- 4 oz Eau De Toilette Spray + 4 oz After Shave

Launched by the design house of Calvin Klein in 1986, OBSESSION is classified as a refreshing, oriental, woody fragrance.This masculine scent possesses a blend of lavender, mandarin, clove, nutmeg and amber. It is recommended for office wear.

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ARMANI by Giorgio Armani

2011-03-17T09:40:00.000-05:00

ARMANI by Giorgio Armani

Eau de Toilette Spray

This scent is a necessity in the collection of the gentleman of style. It is a clean, citrusy scent with notes of lavender, bergamot, cedar, clove, nutmeg, and patchouli. This dashing cologne compliments the three piece suit as well as evening attire.

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Dolce and Gabbana by Dolce and Gabbana

2011-01-21T11:23:00.000-06:00

Dolce & Gabbana by Dolce & Gabbana

Eau de Toilette Spray

Launched by the design house of Dolce & Gabbana in 1992, DOLCE & GABBANA is classified as a luxurious, gentle, floral fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of basil, tangerine, orange flowers, carnation, marigold and vanilla. It is recommended for romantic wear.

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Animale by Animale Men's Cologne

2010-12-11T23:23:00.000-06:00

Animale by Animale

Eau de Toilette Spray 3.4 oz.

Launched by the design house of Animale Parfums in 1993, ANIMALE is classified as a refreshing, spicy, lavender, amber fragrance. This masculine scent possesses a blend of citrus with accents of greens and flowers. Sandalwood, cedar and vanilla musk undertones. It is recommended for office wear.

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Fragrance 101

2010-12-07T21:34:00.000-06:00

Shopping for fragrance can be confusing at best, or overwhelming at worst.  Not only are there top notes, middle notes, and bottom notes, but whole classes of scents.  What’s more, once you’ve decided on a scent, another decision must be made: perfume, eau de parfum, eau de toilette or cologne?

Fragrances are available in perfume, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, or cologne form.  The main differentiating factor of these is the concentration of aromatic compounds in a solvent – that is, how much fragrance is in the formula’s composition.  The more actual perfume concentrate it contains, the longer the scent will last on your skin, and the more expensive the product.  Following is a breakdown of these categories.

Perfume
Perfume, also referred to as perfume extract, is the most concentrated formulation, and is usually the most expensive.  It contains 15-30% aromatic compounds.  Due to its high amount of aromatic compounds, it also tends to last the longest when applied to the skin.  It is usually sold in small bottles of 1 ounce or less.

Eau de Parfum
Eau de parfum, also called eau de perfume, is the next most concentrated formula, and one of the most popular purchases.  It consists of 10-15% aromatic compounds.

Eau de Toilette
Eau de toilette is also a popular choice, and is less expensive than the perfume or parfum formulations, although its scent will not last as long when applied to the skin.  Eau de toilette contains 5-20% aromatic compounds.

Cologne or Eau de Cologne
Eau de Cologne originated in Cologne, Germany.  Today, it is a generic term that defines a class of scented formulations by its typical concentration of about 2-5%.  Cologne products are available for either men or women, and are sometimes mistaken for aftershave, which is actually a formula containing moisturizer, an antiseptic agent, and perfume.  In addition, aftershave can be a gel, lotion, or liquid.