we hope you'll enjoy this glossary of frequently used fragrance and aromatherapy ingredients.

AmberA heavy,  full bodied, powdery, warm fragrance note.

AmbergrisA  sperm whale secretion with a sweet, woody odor.

Usually reproduced synthetically, as sale of ambergris is illegal in many countries.

CaloneAn  aromatic chemical that adds a “sea breeze” or marine-type note to fragrances.

Used to invoke the velvety smell or "feel" of cashmere.

We are constantly offered inspiration on fashion trends and wardrobe tips, and whilst those are definitely useful, what about tips on finding a scent that leaves a long-lasting aesthetic impression to all those that engage with you?

The Aromatherapy Factor: Perfumes are essentially a blend of complementary ingredients and essential oils, whether they be citrus, floral, woody or musky (amongst many others notes).

I know that for me personally, I always use an essential oil on my pressure points right before I fall asleep.

I once read that only around 10% of the impressions you leave on someone is related to the words that actually come out of your mouth, the rest is all about appearance and body language.

Attractiveness: my previous point leads on to this.

To me, I feel that confidence is far more attractive than physical looks.

Scent plays a critical role in the human experience beginning on our first day in the world.Fragrances connect us with our food, our homes, with nature, and the world that we live in to enhance our lives in many ways.

The right scents can evoke pleasant feelings and promote overall improvement in psychological health.

Because scent is so closely associated with the emotional centers of the brain, research has shown that emotions may be influenced by what we smell.

Beyond nurturing emotional memories, fragrance may help brain function in positive ways.

It’s positively associated with nostalgia, memory, and self-image—which means the right scents can evoke pleasant feelings and promote overall improvement in well-being.

Fighting bad smells People often think fragrance is all about good smells, but fragrance technology plays a big role taking on malodors, the technical name for “stinky smells” (think garbage, public latrines, or body odor).

Floral Floral fragrances are said to cover the largest category of the different types of perfumes which draw inspiration from different sweet smelling flowers like roses, jasmine, orange blossoms, gardenias and carnations amongst others.Floral fragrances are considered to be romantic and sweet smelling.

Floral fragrances are very feminine in nature and are classic choices for those who want a perfume with feminine touch.

Citrus Citrus-based perfumes have the essence of citrus to offer a tangy feel.

These types of scents are said to be lively and are perfect for person with a bubbly nature.

These also are known to blend well and give women a very soft fragrance which can be worn with ease.

Woody A combination of wood and moss is the main theme of these Woody fragrances, and are most commonly referred as chypre fragrances.

These benefits can help you in multiple ways, such as improving your mental health or maybe even helping treat specific medical issues of yours.

Perfumes main use as a fragrance to cover up any foul odours that may be plaguing you or to put a good bouquet on you so that you will remain smelling good throughout the day.

This simple use of perfume can in and of itself benefit you in many ways.

By having a pleasing fragrance, you are giving an excellent, memorable introduction of yourself.

With this self-image boost, you will be able to act more confidently naturally with the people you meet and will therefore give a much better introduction of yourself to them.

Health Benefits Various health benefits are related to the use of natural perfumes.

8 Benefits of Wearing Perfumes  For many people perfume is nothing more than a fragrance while some take considerable time to find the best perfume.

Aromatherapy: It is a technique to heal problems with the aroma.

You might not be aware of it, but many perfumes help you get relief from stress.

Further, there can be varied ingredients which can lift your spirits.

The essential oils in the scents help you relax and enjoy a peaceful night with good sleep.

Cures headache: Yes a good fragrance can cure headache.

But there are numerous benefits that a good fragrance provides and yet a vast majority of men do not wear perfume on a daily basis.

Here is a quick glimpse into a few characteristics of a good perfume that will help you understand the various reasons that make suing perfume a necessity.

Enhances Moods Its  common knowledge that aromas can enhance your mood and elevate your spirit.

Not only does it play a huge part in improving your mood, it can also work on your attitude towards life.

Application is an important part of wearing perfume and making sure the right areas are targeted is key.

Smelling particular essential oils can help drastically in easing your body and releasing certain hormones that reduce anxiety and relieve tension.

It requires some investment and work to choose what the best fragrance would be for you relying upon many elements like your age, the season, your character, your skin type, and so on One of the variables you ought to have as a main priority while picking a fragrance is your mind-set.

It is a broadly spread idea that specific fragrances have the ability to upgrade or stifle certain feelings, impact mind action and even advance explicit conduct.

Lavender fragranceLavender is the thing that you ought to choose in case you are restless and pushed.

This aroma note is extremely famous for its quieting properties that additionally assist with controlling enthusiastic pressure.

It is likewise incredible for those minutes when you can't consider whatever else however your extreme cerebral pain or headache.Jasmine fragranceVery much like lavender, jasmine likewise has extraordinary quieting properties.

Be that as it may, it is likewise usually utilized as an upper because of its incredible elevating abilities.