Two years later Zino’s second scent was released, his signature scent, “Zino Davidoff” received better reviews but it was the release of the popular “Cool Water” range that put Zino and his fragrances among some of the top designers today.

The original Cool water was released in 1988, four short years after his first scent hit the market and was a popular choice for many with the continuation of the cool water range Zino Davidoff perfume found fame. The range has now become one of the bestselling fragrances on the market today.

The fragrances are aimed mostly at a younger market, most often at college students although there are some that would be suited to a more mature age group.  The cool water range has expanded in the last few years with many additions such as “cool water for women” and the latest release titled “hot water”

The Davidoff perfume range comes under the category of you either love it or hate it, so it is advisable to find a tester before you purchase any of the fragrances.

Recently with popular actors such as Josh Holloway (Sawyer from the tv series “Lost”) featuring in the television commericials for cool water, Davidoff cool water has seen an increase in popularity.

At these early stages Marc was already showing off his gift for design and before graduating from Parsons, he had already sold his first line of clothes. After marc left Parsons he worked at Perry Ellis, this was a short tenure as he was dismissed after designing a “grunge” range. This same range that saw him dismissed, however, it also found him notoriety in the fashion scene. Jacobs then went on to found Jacobs Duffy Designs inc., with Robert Duffy, which still continues to this day.

Fragrances were introduced into his range in 2001 with Marc Jacobs perfume for women, followed by Marc Jacobs for men in 2002. He then went on to release the scent Blush in 2004.

In 2006, he released his first Splash collection: Rain, Grass and Cotton, which were a limited edition release. In the autumn of that same year, he brought out the Autumn Splash collection: Ivy, Violet and Amber.

In 2007 he released Cucumber Splash and Orange Splash, with Rain being also re-released.

2008 saw the release of Splash sorbet: Pear, Basil and Grapefruit. It also was when Fig Splash and Gardenia Splash were brought out.

Lemon Splash was released in 2009 with the re-release of Rain and Cucumber.

Other scents from the Marc Jacobs perfume range include Blush Intense, I Love Marc, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Daisy Eau de Parfum and Lola.

Blue Intense- this was a very aromatic scent that has a jasmine theme with Jasmine vine, jasmine nectar, jasmine blossom, Moroccan Jasmine and also features cashmere, sandalwood and orange floras.

I love Marc features notes of orchid, bergamot, peony, vanilla, gingerbread, cedar and cashmere.

Daisy is a playfully innocent, fresh and very feminine scent that has notes of violet petals, gardenia, violet leaves, ruby red grapefruit, musk and vanilla.

Daisy Eau de Parfum, is a more concentrated version of the favourite Daisy, that was released to celebrate its one year anniversary. It contains all of the same notes as Daisy but with a higher concentration.

Lola, often said to be Daisy’s older sister is a more sensual and mature fragrance than Daisy. It contains notes of pink peppercorn, ruby red grapefruit, rose, pear d’anjou, fuchsia peony, geranium, tonka bean and creamy musk.

All of the Marc Jacobs Perfume range are produced under arrangements from Coty.

]]> http://buyperfumeandcologne.com/marc-jacobs-perfume/feed/ 0 http://buyperfumeandcologne.com/creed-perfume/ http://buyperfumeandcologne.com/creed-perfume/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:03:37 +0000 admin http://buyperfumeandcologne.com/?p=112 The house of Creed perfume is one of the 100 oldest family run businesses in the world, was founded in 1760 by James Henry Creed. It is the worlds only privately owned luxury fragrance dynasty. It has been passed on from father to son since 1760. It is currently being run by Olivier Creed and his son Erwin, who is next in line to head the house. Erwin Creed will be a seventh generation master perfumer.

The Creed master perfumers have always had exceptionally high standards in the making of their fragrances. The Creed family, still to this very day use methods of hand production, including maceration and filtration, as well as being the fragrance industries largest user of natural ingredients.

Some of the perfumes included in the Creed range are:

Green Irish Tweed, Love in Black, Love in White, Himalaya, Fleurissimo, Silver Mountain Water, Jasmal and Spring Flower.

The Creed family’s fragrances are very popular with a huge variety of film stars as well as political leaders and other legends in sport, art and music. Creed never uses advertising so its popularity is spread by word of mouth alone. Creed has served more than ten Royal houses in its 249 year history.

People that have come upon trying the Creed fragrances have been known to become lifelong users of it, regardless of it being one of the most expensive perfumes. As well as not advertising Creed, it is only shipped to the finest department stores around the world. All of this leads to Creed being one of the most, if not the most, exclusive perfumes in the world.

Celebrity perfume and cologne sales are soaring as more and more A list stars are developing their own signature scents.  There are hundreds of searches daily for discount perfume and discontinued perfumes and the market for these products is thriving.  So why are so many people buying perfume?

Perfume and cologne has been used throughout history, first, for its medicinal properties and in later times for the beneficial effects of the essential oils used in the making of perfume.  Not all products contain these essences which are said to have beneficial effects on our health and well being.  Most cheap perfumes are synthetically produced versions which give the same scent as the true essences that for the most part derived from plants like lavender and rose but they lack the true properties of the essential oils that designer perfumes are developed with.

The following are some of the essential oils used in the production of designer perfumes and the effects that these essences can have, showing why they are commonly used to add appeal to perfumes and colognes.

Ylang Ylang – said to evoke passion and desire.

Rose – promotes a feeling of harmony and appeals to women, instilling a sense of calm

Jasmin – a powerful aphrodisiac that has been used for centuries to stimulate the senses.

Clary Sage – well known for inducing euphoria

Patchouli – used for decreasing anxiety

Vanilla – a light aphrodisiac, subtly used in perfumes  for its powers of attraction and known for creating an appealing romantic aroma

Sandalwood – another powerful aphrodisiac and commonly used in perfumes

As you can see, these properties combined with other essential oils can have a desirible effect on their users or anyone who happens to be close enough to capture the scent.

True perfumes that use the real essences are popular and users have described the effects of these perfumes on their partners and themselves as appealing and seductive, much more so than the perfumes that do not contain the oils.

Popular designers of perfume and cologne who utilize the power of these scents, such as the Versace perfume range and the Vera Wang perfume range have seen great success with their ranges and have loyal customers who will often wear no other brand, in most cases stating that the reason being, the feelings of confidence and attractiveness they found from using these fragrances would make them unlikely to switch to a synthetically produced perfume.

Perfume manafacturers are not the only ones who use essential oils, aromatherapists and massage therapists create their own blends to help their patients achieve a sense of calmness and tranquility using a wide range of essential  oils.

We have established that perfume can have a positive effect on our wellbeing and state of mind, so it stands to reason that these effects will also be experienced by others who are physically close enough to us to also take in the scent of our chosen fragrance.  It is common enough to hear different fragrances being described as “irrestiable” or even “addictive” and many people will find that when they are wearing a particularly appealing fragrance they will recieve more comments and compliments than they would without the perfume.

Applying Perfume and Physical Attraction

Perfume is used to enhance our feelings of attractiveness and confidence and the purpose of the properities that are added to certain fragrances are to attract others to our scent, which brings us to attraction or more accurately what physically attracts us to one another.

Sight and our senses like smell and touch are the primary factors we use to determin how attractive we find one another.  No matter how much one likes someones personality, if that person was not attractive to us in at least some other physical form it would be unlikely that a sexual relationship would develop.  In truth it is not all about looks, but scent and touch are a factor in attraction.

A good example of this can be found in the use of perfume.  Perfume is most commonly applied to the inner wrist and it is believed that this is because this is where the pulse is strong, but although this has some truth, another reason that it is applied to this area is that subconciously we are aware that this part of our body can be used to signal openess, or willingness to being approached.  For anyone familiar with body language you will know that some areas of the body, when exposed, send signals to others that we are open to being approached.

The hands and wrists feature much in body language and a woman will often expose the inner wrist without knowing why to a man she is interested in. These gestures are done without knowledge and on the part of the recipient they are noticed only subconsioucly.  If you take a common place where couples meet, like a bar for instance, it is not by chance that these places are often the locations where men and women meet, alcohol lowers our inhibitions, which in turn allows our bodies to be less restrained.

When we feel more at ease our body language shows more, so adding an attractive perfume to our wrists on a night out means our fragrance is much more likely to be noticed by others, simply by lifting our drinks or perhaps raising a cigarette we are exposing this area to others and showing that we are approchable. If we find someone particularly attractive to us, we may even turn our wrists to them in conversation simply by holding our glasses up from the table as we talk.

The same notion can be applied to the neck area and it is well known in body language that we will tilt our heads, or hold them at a slight angle to expose our neck while having a conversation with someone we find attractive.  Perhaps this is why almost everyone applies perfume to the neck area although we also apply it here because it allows us to smell the perfume.

While our body language has always played a big part in how we relate to others, perfume and cologne is used to draw attention to the parts of our body that are most sensitive. It is not concidence that we apply perfume to these areas.

She went on to work for the famous designer Ralph Lauren as the director of womens accessories until five years later when she opened her own fashion boutique on Madison Avenue in New York.  From there she has gained fame for her skill at designing bridal gowns and is a favourite designer of many A list celebrities.

About Vera Wang Perfume and Cologne

Two years after she set up her fashion empire she established her own perfume range, her first womens fragrance titled simply “Vera Wang” and was promoted as a bridal perfume range with much success.  Her perfume range is very much suited to special occasions and is the perfect treat for any woman on her birthday, wedding day or as a christmas gift.

Vera Wang Perfume Guide

Vera Wang – the signature scent from her range and her first ladies perfume – vera wang is probably one of the most popular choices for perfume and is a light and seductive blend of lotus, iris and mandarin essences making this the ultimate feminine fragrance.

Vera Wang for men - This is the signature mens scent from vera wangs perfumes and is described as the ultimate sexy scent for men, with hints of nutmeg, anise, green mandarin leaf, tobacco, leather, and sandalwood (a known aphrodisiac) this scent oozes appeal and sophistication, definetly one to impress the ladies.

Vera Wang Princess – this ladies perfume is a playfull and young perfume created for fun loving, independent women, with essences of  water lily, lady apple, mandarin meringue, amber, warm woods, musk, and vanilla among others this perfume has a real feminine flirty scent and is ideal for anyone who is special occassions like birthday celebrations or weddings.

Vera Wang Rock Princess - This is the scent for 2009 and with many essences from red raspberry, white peach, coconut, jasmine, rose, musk, iris, vibrant bergamot and lily to name but a few, this womens fragrance is a young, vibrant and sexy scent ideal for a night on the town or a first date

Vera Wang Truly Pink - this perfume combines peony, lychee blossom, pink lily of the valley, iris and pink rose and is a light and flowery summer day perfume, lighter than other perfumes in the range it is a feminine free-spirited scent for any woman.

Vera Wang Sheer Veil – with touches of Champagne Rose, Dream Rose, Dewy Violets alongside gardenia and lavender, sheer veil is a sophisticated, fresh scent that is ideal for any age and subtle enough for work wear.

Vera Wang Look is the 2008 perfume in the range and features touches of patchouli, lychee, apple, jasmine, freesia and vanilla.  A soft womens fragrance and suitable for everyday wear, to work or on a day off, a great perfume to wear on a shopping trip or a night out with the girls.

So if you are looking for a truly feminine ladies perfume, the Vera Wang perfume and cologne range has many scents to suit every occassion from those special events to a casual day out shopping with friends, this range makes the perfect gift for any woman and the range features many different essences to match any mood.  For men this is a truly wonderfull perfume for the special lady in your life and for those extra special events don’t forget Vera Wang for men to really sweep her off her feet!

]]> http://buyperfumeandcologne.com/vera-wang-perfume-and-cologne/feed/ 1 http://buyperfumeandcologne.com/about-mens-perfume-and-cologne/ http://buyperfumeandcologne.com/about-mens-perfume-and-cologne/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:43:58 +0000 admin http://buyperfumeandcologne.com/?p=27 History of Cologne – Real perfume and cologne is made using a blend of essential oils, most commonly Bergamot, Neroli, Rosemary and Lavender although citrus oils like orange and petitgrain are sometimes included and thyme is at times used instead of rosemary.  Mens perfume and cologne was first developed in the eighteenth century  by a man called Johann – Maria Farina, a German-Italian who lived in Cologne.  He named the blend “Kolnisches Wasser” after the town.

It is not known when the brand name changed to “cologne” and the makers signature was also changed at some time to Jean-Marie Farina.  The company and brand name has stayed in the family for generations with each successor to the company naming their eldest son either Jean or Johann to continue the line. Towards the end of the eighteenth century many rival brands of “eau de cologne” began to emerge throughout Europe.  The most famous adopter of the use of cologne was Napoleon who was said to use around six hundred bottles a year.

The Properties of Mens Perfume and Cologne

Cologne is made up of a blend of alcohol, as the base with essential oils used to add the fragrance,  The original cologne was made with potato alcohol but modern versions now use ethyl alcohol.  Typically a new blending of cologne and essential oils is left to rest for a minimum of six months but a true cologne would be rested for over a year.

Ethyl alcohol is not commonly available to buy in small quantities but many people decide to make their own cologne fragrances using a bland base oil like almond oil instead.  This is a similar process to the oils used in holistic therapies like massage.  For a home blend of mens cologne a mixture of two hundred drops of essential oils, like the oils mentioned above, is combined with 100mls of a base oil.  Experimenting with the quantities of essences will give a different aroma and you can try out smaller quantities until you find the desired scent.  Home cologne, like the original is best left to rest in a cool, dark area to mature.  Unlike the cologne you purchace, home made cologne cannot be sprayed and is better used by adding a few drops to a bath or dabbed on the neck and wrists.

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This brand of perfume and cologne has been a popular choice for men and women since its major launch in 1992.  With a huge range now available and an already famous clothing and handbag line the launch of a fragrance range was sure to be a huge success and is still a popular choice of designer perfume today.

Gianni Versace was born in Reggio di Calabria, in southern Italy on December 2nd 1946.  At the age of 22 Gianni became a designer and he became well known in Milan but it wasn’t until 1974 that he released his own clothing line called Complice.  His collection of perfumes and colognes now boasts over 80 popular scents with some of the most famous being “The Dreamer” the last perfume launched during his lifetime and Crystal Noir.

Guide to Versace Perfume and Cologne Range

Baby Rose Jeans - with a soft mixture of vanilla, sandlewood ,mandarin and violet this perfume uses the mild aphrodisiac properties of the sandlewood essence combined with the sweet scent of vanilla and the fresh floral scent of mandarin to create a light summer daytime perfume that will appeal to any woman who enjoys spending time outdoors on a summers day.  Ideal for a romantic picnic on the beach in summer time.

Red Jeans – for women – with a combination of jasmine, sandlewood, lily and musk this perfume is ideal for daytime use, a casual second date to the cinema or even a shopping trip with friends.  Sweet but soft this perfume is for the laid back woman who takes life as she finds it.

Blonde - ladies perfume – using the romantic scents of jasmin and violets this perfume is perfect to wear on a first date, an evening perfume it is the perfect companion for a candlelight dinner or evening stroll. Most suited for the romantic at heart.

Metal Jeans - for women, daytime perfume – this scent is the perfect daytime wear, most suitable for work, this women’s fragrance is an uplifting fruity blend with a hint of musk.  An all day perfume suited to anyone who want a little pick me up.

Versace Emotional – ladies perfume – another casual daytime scent for those lazy days off at home with your partner, this scent has a woody undertone with a hint of flowers and is the perfect aroma for those relaxing days at home after a long soak in the bathtub.  Curl up with a good book or watch a movie at home with this perfume.

Dreamer – A daytime cologne for men, this blend of amber and tobacco gives an oriental and woody fragrance.  A warm masculine scent that will last all day.

Bright Crystal -for women, this perfume has a fresh and sweet floral scent and is one of the most popular of the versace perfume range, this perfume is great day or night.

Blue Jeans – for men – another casual scent, this cologne for men has a woody essense with a citrus undertone and is a great choice for a casual second date.

Woman by Versace – this is an ideal anytime perfume, suitable for the office or a night out with the girls, a real womanly scent with a unique blend of fruit and flower essences.

Crystal Noir – This feminine scent is a seductive blens of amber, peony, gardinia, sandlewood and orange blosson, ideal for a special date or anniversary this sultry, sexy and sweet perfume is great for special occassions.

Signature for women – this subtle perfume is ideal for the office, a silky scent with a hint of musk and the warmth of moroccan ceder wood.

Signature for men – This fragrance for men has a warm woody  scent with a touch of musk, a masculine cologne that is slightly stronger than the ladies perfume of the same name.

These are just a sample of the range of Versace Perfume available, the designer quality clearly shows with this range.  Hopefully this guide will have given you an insight into the different types of perfume and cologne and the effects a quality brand can have on our moods, emotions and how our sense of smell can affect our feelings and thoughts.

Ladies perfume guide

Finding a perfume that you like and that works for you can be difficult when there is such a huge range of perfumes available,  but knowing which perfume to wear and for what occasion can make a difference to how you interact with others and how others interact with you.  For example, women will usually own several different bottles of perfume at any one time and more than likely they know which perfume to where on any given day, this is because subconsciously we are using our sense of smell to determine which perfume is suitable for where we are going.  It is quite common for a woman to have a “work” perfume that she wears only to the office, and a “night out” perfume for a night on the town, if she has a highly developed sense of smell she may even have many different categories for her perfumes, from the perfume she wears on a girls night out to the perfume she wears on a first date and so on.  So who decided which perfume was for what purpose?

We can determine through out sense of smell which perfume to choose, we may have a daytime perfume, usually these types of perfumes are light and floral scented while our night perfumes tend to be heavier and muskier.  We may wear a discount perfume for everyday use or for work but keep the designer perfume for nights.  Throughout this site you will find tips and information to help you choose the best perfume for any occasion as well as which are the best brands of perfume to buy.

For Men – learn how to pick the perfect perfume for your partner and learn how to choose the best cologne for you.