Perfume And Cologne - Appreciating The Differences (perfume cologne samples)

(perfume cologne samples): While the art of perfumery began with the religious ceremonies of the ancient Egyptians, who from as early as 3000 B.C, used a mix of fragrant plants to scent animal and vegetable oils as ceremonial ointments, perfume as we know it today first became popular in early16th century Paris, after the Crusaders returned from the Middle East bearing the secrets of its creation to Europe.(perfume cologne samples)

The First Cologne (perfume cologne samples)

It was not until nearly three centuries later, however that Eau de Cologne first appeared,. The original Cologne is said to have been produced in Koln, Germany, in 1792; legend has it that the “recipe” for the first cologne was created by a Carthusian monk in hiding there who gave it to Wilhelm Mulhense as a wedding gift, calling it “Miracle Water” because of its healing properties (perfume cologne samples).

Wilhelm began producing and selling the “Miracle Water,” which was an instant hit among his male friends, and began calling it Cologne, the French name for the city of Koln (perfume cologne samples) . His Cologne was called “4711” after the street address of his shop, and is said to have had a refreshing citrus base (perfume cologne samples). 4711 is still produced today, although the Mulhense family sold their cologne production facility to Wella in 1994.(perfume cologne samples)

The Differences (perfume cologne samples)

The basic difference between perfume and cologne is in their strength. While both perfume and cologne are made denatured ethyl alcohol and essential oils (perfume cologne samples) , perfume and eau de parfum contain between fifteen and twenty-two percent essential oils; eau de cologne contains only between four percent essential oils.

The major differences between perfume and cologne (perfume cologne samples), therefore, are that perfume’s fragrance is stronger, and will remain fresh longer, so that it should be applied much more sparingly than cologne, which can be splashed on. And the greater the amount of the essential oils in perfume and cologne, the more expensive they will be.(perfume cologne samples)

Storing Perfume And Cologne (perfume cologne samples)

Because both perfume and cologne have such high alcohol contents, they should be stored out in a cool dark place to prevent them from evaporating or undergoing a change of color. Although consumers very often keep their perfume and cologne in their bathrooms, the heat from showers and baths will not be good for them; as long as they are kept away from the light, a bedroom is a much better choice. But the best place, if not the most convenient, to store perfume and cologne to maximize their lives is in the refrigerator. (perfume cologne samples)

Perfume and cologne are one of life’s little pleasures, and knowing how to care for them so that they will perform as intended from the first drops in their bottles to the last is one of life’s little arts! (perfume cologne samples)

By David Faulkner
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