Top Thirty One Chemicals Used In Making Fragrances
By: Dr.Prashantkumar Kudli Shrinivas

Based on about 800 popular fragrance formulations, which are used in Soaps, Detergents, Toiletries, House-hold products, Incense sticks, Attars, etc, we are able to provide a tentative data of global consumption of synthetic chemicals used in making fragrances.

The market data for Attars& Agarbatti is still not clear. The market data for the fragrance consumption for the regions like Middle East,Africa,some Asian region is also not clear.Hence,the data provided below gives some idea of global consumption of top thirty one chemicals used in making fragrances.

We have also taken into account the global consumption of the raw materials used in manufacturing these products.

We have not considered terpenes like Alpha-pinene,Limonene, etc which are directly used in fragrances.

We have taken into account the fixatives & diluents into account as they form a major contributor in fragrance formulations.

There are about 40% of the same chemicals also used in making flavours. Some of the chemicals like Vanillin, Menthol, Eugenol, Limonene, Esters of lowers alcohol, Esters of lower fatty acids are as bulk as the chemicals mentioned below, but 80% of their global consumption goes in to making flavours. Hence we cannot consider them in to the top thirty fragrance chemicals.

The following chemicals are manufactured from the raw materials, which are originated from petrochemical source or natural source. Some of the products mentioned below are also used in polymers, drugs, pesticides, etc. Hence,the global consumption of such chemicals are much higher than what is mentioned below.

The following data concerns only with their consumption in fragrances.

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Get to know about perfumes ingredients, flavors, smell, skin, climate and season as guidelines in picking the perfume that best suits your lifestyle.

Perfume is considered to be one of the most must-haves for any status-conscious person in any society. Initially, it was being used by the upper-class society as a high-end accessory; but, later it became available even to the most common person in the society. In the modern age, the use of perfume has become virtually indispensable as it potentially adds to the personality of a person.

The history and background of perfume can be traced back to the ancient times of Egypt. The word `Perfume` has been coined by the combination of two Latin words such as `Per` (Through) and `Fume` (Smoke). The art of making perfumes took place in ancient Egypt but it was the Romans and the Arabs who improved it subsequently. There are many procedures being followed these days for making the modern perfumes but the most general process is extracting oils from flowers by distillation which was introduced by an Iranian doctor named Avicenna.

Usually, the exact formulae of making perfumes and fragrances are kept confidential by the designer houses; however, some perfume specialists are skilled enough to identify the ingredients, components and origins of the perfume and scents. At the present day, France is dominating the European perfume design and trade industry, and the `Perfumery` has become one of the most potentially profitable businesses in the world.

How to pick the right perfume?

Choosing the right perfume and fragrance has become increasingly difficult for the customers as the cosmetic market is being invaded by numerous new perfumes and scent brands each and every day. Now a days, perfumes and fragrances can be found in different flavors and ingredients. They are being manufactured and offered in bottles of different shapes and sizes according to the needs of the targeted customers. While visiting a cosmetic store, a customer often gets confused about what could be the right one for him/her. However, there are some guidelines if followed can help those confused customers remove their doubts and select the right perfume for them.

They are as follows:

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This article explains the basic fragrance groups which will help one to make the best of his next perfume purchase by making use of perfume fragrance that will best suit his lifestyle.

Mankind has been using perfume for quite a long time. Some people say it was first discovered in ancient Egypt and used by different civilizations such as ancient Chinese, Hindus, Israelites, Carthaginians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans and finally reintroduced hundreds of years later in France. Ever since, French perfume has become famous worldwide and today sets the standard for excellence.

The word perfume comes from Latin, meaning "through smoke". Perfume came into being in the early days, through the burning of incense and aromatic herbs. Ever since, it has influenced mankind up to a point to become a product of desire.

For those purchasing perfumes, it is wise to become familiarized with basic fragrance groups which will help to find the perfect perfume one might be looking for.

The citrus fragrance category derives from different fruits such as lime, lemon, tangerine, mandarin and others, creating a sort of refreshing aroma. Mostly used during the summer. Appropriate for office wear, day or evening wear.

The floral fragrance category derives from large varieties of flowers such as vanilla, jasmine, roses and others. It is the most popular and used fragrance group. The scent of romance and starry nights.

The oriental fragrance category derives from mixtures of spices, resins, amber, balsams and other exotic essences, creating a warm and exotic feeling. Widely used during the winter season in the evening.

The chypre fragrance category derives from different wood-moss mixes, providing earthly aromas such as oak moss and other types of wood. Chypre fragrances smell slightly dry, not very sweet. Chypre perfumes are rich and tenacious, usually for those who tend to prefer slightly out of the norm fragrances.

The green fragrance category derives from scents of pine, leaves, herbs, juniper and others, providing a sharp outdoor scent. Good day wear and occasional evening wear in warmer weather.

The Fougere category of perfume scents derives from bergamot, oakmoss and geranium, and is mostly used my men. It has a classy style. Great fragrance choice for distinguished gentlemen.

These diversified fragrances will evoke different feelings and people just seem to enjoy that very much. Now that the basic fragrance groups have been explained, it's up to one to make the best of his next perfume purchase and make use of the perfume fragrance that best suits his lifestyle.

However, while purchasing perfumes one should bewared that famous brand name perfumes are fairly expensive. If one is looking for genuine perfumes, he must be willing to spend fairly amount of money. However evoking memories of romantic moments thru fragrances may just be priceless and the expensive perfume price may just become fair.

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The Calvin Klein perfumes vary in types. A number of perfume lines are in fact out there to give you the best selection of designer perfumes. All of these perfumes are used to be maintained by a Unilever company named Calvin Klein Cosmetics Company (CKCC) until recently when Coty, Inc., one of the giants in the cosmetic industry, bought up the licensing agreements of Calvin Klein from Unilever.

There are other lines of great fragrances bearing the name Calvin Klein. These include Calvin, Obsession, Eternity, Escape, Truth, Eternity Purple Orchid, Eternity Moment, Obsession Night and Euphoria. All are noted for their wonderful scent.

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To this day, France holds the title of largest manufacturer of perfume in the world. In the United States, the advent of the department store can be held largely responsible for the popularity of perfume. The early 1920s saw an influx of popular fragrance to the marketplace. Most notably was the creation of Chanel No. 5 in 1921, a classic fragrance that would go on to be the one of the most famous women' perfume in the world. New scents were added to the shelves every year and were reflective of the women of each particular time period. Today, women's perfume comes in a variety of scents, and in beautiful bottles to match. While perfume of all prices and quality can be found in high-department stores, there are also a multitude of online stores where women can shop for their favorite fragrances at often more affordable prices. And in the name of convenience, your purchase will be shipped straight to your door. Women's perfume will undoubtedly continue to evolve over the years to keep pace with changing styles. But no matter which perfume you choose, make sure that it complements your personality and fosters your personal style.

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Perfumes For Men And Women
By: Roberto Sedycias

This article explains the many fragrances that are appropriate for men and women. Also it talks about when the right fragrance should be used. It is a valuable guide for those who want to buy the right perfume.

If you want people to think that you are beautiful, attractive and good, then the easiest way to do it is to select the right perfume.

From its inception in human history, cosmetics have always played different roles in making people presentable. Perfumes are one of the most used cosmetics since then, even though they were not made of synthetic contents as of today. But the fact remains that in ancient times, perfumes were used as part of ritual cerimonies. Back then aromatic grasses, wood and spices like cinnamon, cardamoms and fenugreek were squeezed into fluid to produce perfume.

The word "perfume" has originated from a Latin word "parfumare" meaning "through smoke". Archeological researches say the concept of perfume came from Egypt. Of course, followed by other Chinese, Indians, Romanians and Greeks before the whole world made it daily-essential in their lives.

Even though in the ancient culture perfumes were considered womanly affair, in today's world there are as many male versions of perfumes as female ones. Some of the famous brands of male perfume are: Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss, Jean Paul Gaultier, Tommy Hilfiger, and Weekend for men and many others.

Beware that brand perfume by itself is not considered a fragrance. There are style conscious men who wear perfume according to their moods. There are perfumes that go with their schedule, for instance corporate, semi-casual or casual perfumes. Some of the corporate brands of perfumes for men are Sean John, Armani, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Hugo Boss which are the most chosen perfumes internationally for corporate getup. While Armani has a few corporate fragrances with woody flavors, together with Calvin Klein perfumes are supposed to be most luring with a heavy masculine touch.

Also, Hugo Boss has been a famous brand, for both its cost and class. You don't have to earn like a CEO to wear Hugo Boss, but it certainly does make everyone to smell good!

There is a range of must-wear perfumes for party freaks, avid bikers or those to want to smell great even on weekends: Weekend for men, though is a new brand, does have a whole range of fragrances to make one's weekend sensual. Hugo Boss new collection with aqua elements are always recommended for casual wears. For bikers or car race fans - Ferrari, DKNY or Tommy Hilfiger are among great choices.

Where should a woman wear perfume? The answer is simple wherever they want to be kissed! We cannot talk about perfumes if we don't talk about women. Perfumes play a great role in women's sensuality.

All time favorite for any woman when it comes to perfumes are Christian Dior's collection: Dior's Jadore and Addict that have been on the market for a long time. For women who want to smell a bit sweet and yet want to leave a whiff of smell behind, it is suggested the latest collection of Burberry perfumes. And if sensuality is something your partner is luring for, go for Nina Ricci's spring-summer collection. The other perfumes that you can pick are Escada, Gap, or Tommy Hilfiger's exclusive girl's collections when you want to accompany him on a car race.

Apparently, a perfume is bottled to blend with natural odor to create a distinctive fragrance for your personality. So, you must use a single brand of perfume to make your signature style perfect over days and days. Last but not the least, you must not wear perfume over sweaty clothes to cover bad body odor, it makes the vicinity around that personal intolerable. Perfumes, as the saying goes were used as a tribute to Gods so they must be sprayed when you are clean.

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Women's Perfume
By: Claire Quaty

Most women enjoy picking out a fragrance that is their own. For some women that is a fruity scent and for others they are drawn to a much more flowery scent.

Women's perfume is a billion dollar business and it's easy to see why. Women love feeling their best and perfume helps them to feel fresh and clean.

When it comes to purchasing women's perfume the most difficult part might be narrowing down the choice. There are hundreds of different bottles of perfume available.

The cost of women's perfume is often a determining factor in which fragrance a woman will pick. Some perfume is very inexpensive and many women will choose this for daily wear. These types of perfume can often be found in drug stores or in department stores.

Some of these types of perfume are considered copies of some of the more expensive brands. Companies try and duplicate the higher priced fragrances and then offer them at a deeply discounted rate. Although these types of perfume do smell similar to their higher priced counterparts they never completely capture the true fragrance.

For the higher priced perfume a woman can shop in several locations. The first stop is generally the perfume counter at the local department store. Many department stores have a vast selection of quality perfume available. They will also allow you to test the fragrance on yourself to see how you like it. You'll often see testers on display on the perfume counter along with small swatches of paper for you to spray them onto.

One of the benefits of purchasing a higher priced perfume at a department store is that quite often they will have a bonus item that can be purchased along with the fragrance. This might be a make-up item, a tote bag or sometimes even an item of jewelry. If you purchase the perfume at its regular price you can then purchase the item for a fraction of its original cost. In some cases you might also receive an item for free when you purchase the perfume.

If you already know which perfume you want to purchase than you might want to take a few moments and do some online research.

There are many websites that offer perfume at discounted rates. It's not uncommon to find a perfume on one of these sites for considerably lower than you'd pay at the department store for the same item.

Most of the websites that do offer discounted high priced perfume will have a review section. This is where past customers can share their thoughts on their experience with buying perfume from the site. Look over the reviews and if you feel comfortable making the purchase than follow the required steps as outlined on the site.

Many women opt for one perfume for daytime wear and another for evening wear. The reason is that they want to make a bolder impression in the evening. There are several perfume manufacturers who offer several fragrances under the same label. Although the perfumes are similar they do have some noticeable difference.

If you are looking for two different fragrances it might be wise to choose two from the same label. They will most likely complement one another nicely.

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Calvin Klein, a name we all recognize and a designer who is world renowned for his fabulous fashions. So how did Calvin Klein come to be?

As a young boy in the 1940s Calvin was already pre-occupied with designing and sketching fashions for women. The boy grew into a young man earning scholarships to both the New York High School of Art and Design; and the Fashion Institute of Technology.

This was at a time when America was just beginning to develop its own originality and uniqueness. Eventually he teamed with his childhood friend Barry Scwartz.

Their very first products were coats for women and men. From coats to ready to wear women's sportswear with clean lines that were simple and effective. Then came men's fragrances, underwear, and designer jeans.

Designer jeans that anyone could afford was a new idea and it very quickly took over the jean market. Soon men's shorts became sexy and a desirable market was created. Then when it was least expected Calvin Klein launched Obsession, Eternity, Escape, CK One, and Contradiction; all household words of fragrance, all obsessions in their own time.

CK Be was created by Calvin Klein in 1996 and features a fresh oriental woody fragrance that blends musk, mandarin, magnolia, peach, sandalwood, mint, lavender, bergamot, and juniper berry making it a memorable fragrance for both men and women. In 1996 CK the unisex fragrance took the market by storm.

Calvin Klein was the youngest designer to be awarded the Coty Award, not just once but for several years -1973, 1974,1975, 1982, 1983 and 1986, Calvin Klein also won the Council of Fashion Designers of America Award for outstanding design in both women's wear and men's wear.

Today Calvin Klein, Inc. is a globally recognized fashion, design and Retail Company determining the future of fashion design. Not only is it globally recognized in the fashion industry it's a household word.

The Calvin Klein Spring and Summer 2005 Collection combines natural tones, using soft flowing fabrics and clean lines. This spring Calvin Klein launches its new line of Choice Calvin Klein - Young Contemporary Jeanswear.

The denim line includes dark vintage, sandblast, bleached blue and graffiti denim washes. It will feature a unique branded pocket stitch for fashion items, and the jeans will be will be offered in a variety of fits.

The non-denim line features vibrant colors and patterns and of course company logos. This line offers satin bombers, sweater knits, t-shirts, halters, and layered tank tops. Choice Calvin Klein is branding itself as a young contemporary lifestyle brand.

The fall line by Costa stays true to the Calvin Klein brand: clean, supple, luxurious clothes made for city life. The fall wardrobe is rich in detail, finish, and texture, with a slim, somewhat sixties silhouette.

The line includes sleek navy suits with small jackets, and just above the knee skirts, black cashmere, and A-line fur combining mink and shearling. Even the basics consist of satin roll necks, and lean pants.

Both the 2005 Spring & Summer Collection and Fall Collection are worth having a look at. Fabulous fashion ideas worth considering. You can have a look right here at http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/S2005RTW/complete/thumb/CKLEIN

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