Pheromones are defined as “a naturally occurring chemical compound found in all insects, animals and humans.” There are different types of pheromones including alarm pheromones, sex pheromones, food trail pheromones and a host of others. When secreted from the body pheromones have a hand in attracting the opposite sex as well as in dictating to an extent, sexual behavior. It is sex pheromones that are most often discussed.

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The fragrance you wear often says a lot about you as a person. At the very least it can often define you since smell is the sense most closely related to memory. People will remember your smell more than even your face in many instances. Because of the uniqueness of fragrance with each individual, it can make a great gift, but one that will require a lot of thought and… Continue reading

You have had that bottle of perfume at your dressing table for more than three years. It was given to you as a gift and you just can’t get rid of it. You know it is beginning to lose its zest and becoming less effective as a perfume. However, you just can’t bring yourself to toss it in the garbage. It still smells good, just not with the same concentration… Continue reading

Creating your own special scent can be a way of personalizing a fragrance and making it truly your own. One of the greatest advantages of creating your own perfume is that you allow it to maintain its true essence and you are guaranteed that you are getting the real thing. It is not about fancy bottles but about how your special scent can have an effect on your moods, thoughts… Continue reading

Just as the change of seasons brings with it changes in fashion, skincare, and makeup colors so too does it have an influence on perfume choices. It’s smart and can be fun to introduce seasonal scents into your beauty regime. As the temperature changes with the seasons so should the scent you choose to wear. Let’s take a closer look at seasonal scents.

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Fragrances, in what may be a surprising revelation to many, do not last for an infinite amount of time. Like many other things in life they will eventually go bad. They will, over time, lose their qualities and eventually turn to something you certainly don’t want to smell like. How, though, do you know when its time to toss that bottle? There are a few ways to know.

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