Q:
How is perfume made?
A. It takes a combination of expertise and
imagination to develop a new fragrance. Perfumers
can choose from more than 1,000 ingredients
to create unique fragrance combinations made
from aromatic chemicals and natural oils. Our
own Mary Kay experts worked closely with a prestigious
fragrance house to create the new Bella Belara™
Eau de Parfum. The exuberant floral fruity eau
de parfum captivates immediately. The senses
are first treated to a delectable medley of
apricot and red nectarine. At its heart, dew-covered
rose petals and Moroccan jasmine unfold, while
a delightful mix of creamy blond woods and cool
moss linger.
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Q:
Why does the scent of a fragrance change
throughout the day?
A. Different ingredients come into play at
various stages of the fragrance’s life
on the skin. Perfumers distinguish between the
various stages in three ways:
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The top note is the initial
impact of the fragrance. These notes “introduce”
the fragrance and can last up to 15 minutes. |
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The middle note,
or heart of the fragrance, unfolds and
develops a few minutes after the perfume
is applied to the skin. They appear after
the top notes disappear and can last throughout
the whole fragrance experience. |
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The bottom note is the
final impression and also the most lasting.
It can last several hours after the fragrance
is applied. |
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Q:
Why is fragrance applied to pulse points
such as the neck and wrist?
A. In the past, women were taught to apply
fragrance sparingly because of the expense,
so they applied it lightly on the most feminine
and delicate parts of the body. Also, the skin
is actually warmer on the “pulse points,”
which helps the fragrance evolve and provide
a better sensory experience for the wearer.
Today, fragrance has become an essential part
of men’s and women’s wardrobes.
Fragrances are sprayed freely all over the body.
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Q:
What is the difference between perfume, eau
de parfum, eau de toilette and cologne?
A. The difference lies in the concentration
of the actual fragrance oils. Perfume has the
highest concentration of fragrance oil, followed
by eau de parfum, eau de toilette and cologne.
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Q:
Why do some fragrances seem to last longer than
others on different people?
A: Some fragrances naturally tend to last longer
than others, depending on the type of ingredients
used to create the unique scent. More importantly,
we are all unique, and with unique skin types
and body chemistries, so fragrance wears differently
on each individual.
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