Perfume Gifts – Special Occasions, Birthdays, Xmas

Perfume Gifts – Special Occasions, Birthdays, Xmas

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Love Scent Pheromones – there’s chemistry baby

Most of us have heard or read about these things called Pheromones.

A pheromone is a chemical that triggers a natural behavioural response in another member of the same species. There are alarm pheromones, food trail pheromones, sex pheromones, and many others that affect behaviour or physiology. Their use among insects has been particularly well documented, although many vertebrates and plants also communicate using pheromones

source:wikipedia

Apparentley, being part of this thing called the earth, we humans have them too, and they are very powerful. Ever wondered why some people seem to be able to attract others with relative ease, yet aren’t particularly fantastically good looking? Might be because they have a great set of Pheremones invisibly working their magic on those around them.

Perfume companies use synthetic Pheromones in their perfume products and studies have shown how they work too.

Women’s perfume laced with synthetic pheromones acts as a sexual magnet and increases the sexual attractiveness of women to men, San Francisco State University researchers concluded in a study appearing in the current issue of the quarterly journal Physiology and Behavior.

source:SFSU

Powerful stuff huh? It would appear that our noses are finely tuned to channel these scents into a part ofour brains that are hot wired to our areas of desire and attraction.

The study, the first of its kind in the world to independently test a sex attractant pheromone for women, showed that of the 36 women tested, 74 percent of those wearing their regular perfume with the pheromone saw an overall increase in three or more of the following sociosexual behaviors: frequency of kissing, heavy petting and affection, sexual intercourse, sleeping next to their partner, and formal dates with men. In contrast, only 23 percent of the women who had a placebo added to their perfume saw an increase in these sociosexual behaviors.

Whilst we might well like the scent for perhaps its association with pleasantness, we will also like it because subconsiously our buttons are being hit too. Is it any wonder why an insecure girlfriend or boyfriend might baulk at the idea of you wearing that sexy sexy perfume or aftershave to a meeting with a friend of the opposite sex?

I’m reminded of a UK comedy show named Bottom, in an episode called Smells (see below) Richie and Eddie return home after another depressing night down the pub trying to pick up women and failing miserably. Richie is beginning to think that he is never going to get the chance to ‘do it’ until Eddie suggests that he puts an ad in the local paper. This idea revitalises Richie and he begins to read through the dating pages of the local paper. There he spots an ad for a pheromone spray that women are unable to resist, this is something that appeals to him even more and the two of them decide that they are going to have to try this out!

I did laugh a little when I thought to myself, wow so every time a person puts on an aftershave or perfume they are effectively saying ‘come and get me babies’ heh – the cool thing too is that if you really wanted to up your attraction stakes but didn’t want to be so blatant that you could buy an unscented pheremone product and therefore increase your sexiness factor into the bargain.
This site here
sells love scent pheremone based products, it’s amazing they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes too.I’m a little sceptical of course, I think most people are sold on twinkles in eyes and personality and plain old fashioned looks, yet it is nice to think too that there is some natural chemical science going on as well and that maybe that’s where the whole love thing happens, that ‘chemistry’ thing might not just be a saying after all!

Affordable Xmas Gifts and Presents For Men

As Xmas is coming up fast, I thought it would be good to highlight some of the more affordable quality aftershave products, so thought it would be good to look at the Cool Water Gift Set by Davidoff

Cool Water Deep Gift Set by Davidoff Gift Set for Men Includes 1.7 oz Eau De Toilette Spray + 2.5 oz Aftershave BalmCool Water Deep Gift Set by Davidoff Gift Set for Men Includes 1.7 oz Eau De Toilette Spray + 2.5 oz Aftershave BalmCool Water Deep Cologne by Davidoff, Cool Water Deep Was Launched By The Design House Of Davidoff In 2004. The Scent Is Of A Woody, Mossy Scent. It’s Refreshing Elements Makes It The Perfect For Daytime Wear. A Blend Of Watery Citrus, Sweet Fruits, With Hints Of Moss And Musk Will Leave Any Man Feeling Invigorated. 1.7 Oz Eau De Toilette Spray + 2.5 Oz Aftershave Balm Cool Water Deep by Davidoff.

I think this will make an ideal present for a brother or a parent or a friend. It’s relatively affordable at just $25.95 (at time of writing this) and in comparison to similar type products from other brands is in some cases almost half the price. Take the Drakkar Noir Gift set below as an example currently selling for over $50 and you’ll appreciate what I mean.

Drakkar Noir Gift Set by Guy Laroche Gift Set for Men Includes 3.4 oz Eau De Toilette Spray + 1.7 oz Gel + 3.4 oz Aftershave Balm + 2.1 oz Deo Stick + Sport WatDrakkar Noir Gift Set by Guy Laroche Gift Set for Men Includes 3.4 oz Eau De Toilette Spray + 1.7 oz Gel + 3.4 oz Aftershave Balm + 2.1 oz Deo Stick + Sport WatDrakkar Noir Cologne by Guy Laroche, Launched By The Design House Of Guy Laroche In 1982, Drakkar Noir Is Classified As A Sharp, Spicy, Lavender, Amber Fragrance. This Masculine Scent Possesses A Blend Of Lavender, Citrus, Spicy Berries And Sandalwood. 3.4 Oz Eau De Toilette Spray + 1.7 Oz Gel + 3.4 Oz Aftershave Balm + 2.1 Oz Deo Stick + Sport Watch Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche is authentic, we do not sell knockoffs or imitations.

Granted you get some small additions, but overall I think the Coolwater product is both more affordable and better VFM.

I know one thing for certain, my little brother wouldn’t bat an eyelid and would appreciate either.

If you are interested in either of these products you can buy them here.


Davidoff Cool Water Gift set

Sexy Perfume – What scents do it for your senses and why?

We all like to feel good about ourselves – Most of us, consciously or unconsciously take all manner of everyday steps to make this so.Who we choose to hang with, what we choose to wear, the way we style our hair, the actions we take to satisfy a need, a favourite food, a sexual stimulus, an affirmation of one form or another, courting compliments, perhaps getting a remark that we look or smell good, the knowledge of our financial security… and so on and so forth. The point being that they all contribute in one way or another to our state of inner contentment.

If you want my body and you think I’m sexy…

It’ll be of no surprise to readers of this piece that I’d like to focus on the ‘smell good’ aspect of what I just said. If I may, I’d like to ask how you choose what perfume or aftershave you use? Are you inspired by TV adverts or movie trailers? Do you like the idea that you are wearing the same stuff that the beautiful or handsome model in the poster or sexy sensual ad wore, do you want to be like them, sexy desirable, wanted, is that the trigger for you?

Memories…like the corners of my mind

Or is it a case of you having received a perfume gift from a lover and then liking the associations that wearing it brings? Does the aroma, whilst intrinsically pleasant, have a further reaching, emotional pull that touches you elsewhere?

Don’t you, forget about me…

Conversely, do you have old perfumes you no longer wear for the associations they remind you off? Does the ending of a relationship propel you to choose anew, simply to escape from a memory of old?

A kiss is still a kiss, a smile is still a smile…

Or perhaps I’m looking too intently, perhaps its not as complicated and beneath the surface as any of that. Perhaps its a simple choice of point and sniff in some shop, or the look of a bottle or a price tag even.

I’d love to know, can you spare a second of your time to tell?

Perfume is cheaper online by a whole lot – Half price in some cases

burberry touchSo Christmas day has come and gone, I’ve written about Burberry products before, this year my kids bought me a bottle of Burberry Touch (100ml). It’s nice, it has a subtle not in your face type of scent that hangs around for a while too. Not cheap mind, I happen to know that it cost £43-00 that’s around $80 to our American cousins.

I had a few minutes to kill so I thought I’d do a quick recce online to see if the online perfume retailers made any adjustments post xmas and was amazed to see the variance in prices. One online retailer was offering it at almost half the price that my kids paid in their local perfume store!

How can that be? Well it seems that the simple truth is that we shoppers on the high street are paying for the running costs of the high street retailer and paying through the nose for the priveldge. I am genuinely amazed that my kids could have bought my present for just half the price they paid.


Buy Burberry Touch Cologne by Burberrys, 3.3 oz Eau De Toilette Spray for Men

Have you had a similar experience? Do you usually buy your perfume or aftershave in the high st? Or are you a smart cookie who knows the benefits to be had from the off street world?

Buy Gift Set Presents for Men and Women Christmas

Buy a Gift Set for Xmas

Buying presents at Christmas can often be a difficult process, thankfully there are some great offers to be had for the Christmas season which will make an ideal gift for your husband/boyfriend/brother wife/girlfriend/sister. Traditional retailers aside, you’ll be surprised at the products available at the likes of Ebay and Amazon. I’ve selected two as they are both reasonably priced and have great reviews across the web.

David Beckham Instinct Homme Gift Set

For gentlemen there’s the David Beckham Instinct Homme Gift Set was at the time of writing this, just £15.50

Product description:An evening cologne with a textured aroma, opening with fresh, clean notes followed by spicy heart notes, with a warm base of patchouli and white amber.
The Beckhams epitomize celebrity glamour and style. Their rapidly expanding portfolio of fragrances follow that trend.

Sounds nice huh? 7/10 for the copywriter on that one :D

Outspoken by Fergie Gift set

For the ladies there’s this Outspoken by Fergie Gift set – Three Great Items – Eau De Parfum, Body Lotion and Body Spray. Worth over £36. going for £18.00

Say it like you mean it with this bold blend of iced berries, feminine tuberose absolute and daring black leather. Eau De Parfum Floral, Fruity – 50ml, Body Spray – 75ml and Body Lotion – 150ml. The products are presented individually not in a gift box. Outspoken is for the woman who needs no introduction; she is fearless, true to herself and her beliefs. The scent and packaging reflects Fergie’s true nature, a combination of the edgy rock chick who is traditionally feminine and mysterious. Not for the faint hearted, Outspoken is about being bold, sexy and uninhibited. The fragrance combines equal parts of independence, confidence and femininity. The floral, fruity fragrance speaks volumes. The inspiration for the Outspoken bottle came from Fergie’s wedding day; she recalls seeing a beautiful crystal decanter and wanted that classic elegant design to be reflected in her fragrance

I do think these descriptions are funny. I don’t even know what feminine tuberose is! But hey…

Wrapping it all up

Metaphorically speaking of course! It’s damn hard buying gifts for xmas, that’s about all I do know. Good luck, maybe this helped

Women's Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker Eau de Parfum Spray - 3.4 oz. (Health and Beauty) newly tagged “perfume”

Women's Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker Eau de Parfum Spray - 3.4 oz.
Women's Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker Eau de Parfum Spray - 3.4 oz. (Health and Beauty)
By Sarah Jessica Parker

Buy new: $14.99
Customer Rating: 4.2

First tagged "perfume" by Penny Hale
Customer tags: sarah jessica parker, perfume, covet

Infinito Walter Mercado (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "perfume"

Infinito Walter Mercado
Infinito Walter Mercado (Health and Beauty)
By GENESIS INTERNATIONAL

Buy new: $15.22

First tagged "perfume" by e4one "Diva"
Customer tags: fragances, unisex, lucky, gift idea, beauty, perfume

Pure DKNY FOR WOMEN by Donna Karan – 1.7 oz EDP Spray (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "perfume"

Pure DKNY FOR WOMEN by Donna Karan - 1.7 oz EDP Spray
Pure DKNY FOR WOMEN by Donna Karan - 1.7 oz EDP Spray (Health and Beauty)
By Donna Karan

Buy new: $54.50
Customer Rating: 4.2

First tagged "perfume" by Anthony Meyers
Customer tags: dkny, perfume

Demeter Fragrance Library – Caramel Cologne Spray 1oz (Misc.) newly tagged "perfume"

Demeter Fragrance Library - Caramel Cologne Spray 1oz
Demeter Fragrance Library - Caramel Cologne Spray 1oz (Misc.)
By Demeter

Buy new: $19.00
Customer Rating: 4.2

First tagged "perfume" by Lucreze "Lucreze"
Customer tags: cologne, scent, aromatherapy, perfume, fragrance, bakery

Eau De Givenchy for women Miniature Collectible (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "perfume"

Eau De Givenchy for women Miniature Collectible
Eau De Givenchy for women Miniature Collectible (Health and Beauty)
By Givenchy

Buy new: $7.99
Customer Rating: 3.0

First tagged "perfume" by beachrose
Customer tags: perfume

Eau De Givenchy for women Miniature Collectible (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "perfume"

Eau De Givenchy for women Miniature Collectible
Eau De Givenchy for women Miniature Collectible (Health and Beauty)
By Givenchy

Buy new: $7.99
Customer Rating: 4.2

First tagged "perfume" by beachrose
Customer tags: perfume

Insolence By Guerlain For Women Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounces (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "perfume"

Insolence By Guerlain For Women Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounces
Insolence By Guerlain For Women Eau De Toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounces (Health and Beauty)
By Guerlain

Buy new: $46.88
Customer Rating: 4.2

First tagged "perfume" by Graciele "Graciele"
Customer tags: eau de toilette(2), perfumes(2), mandy cricket, perfume, guerlain

Cabotine By Parfums Gres For Women. Set-edt Spray 3.4 OZ & Body Lotion 6.7 OZ & Shower Gel 6.7 OZ (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "perfume"

Cabotine By Parfums Gres For Women. Set-edt Spray 3.4 OZ & Body Lotion 6.7 OZ & Shower Gel 6.7 OZ
Cabotine By Parfums Gres For Women. Set-edt Spray 3.4 OZ & Body Lotion 6.7 OZ & Shower Gel 6.7 OZ (Health and Beauty)
By Parfums Gres

Buy new: $26.49
15 used and new from $24.99
Customer Rating: 4.2

First tagged "perfume" by Mona Kwan "Magicmaster2"
Customer tags: women, sets, ginger, cabotine, body cream, perfume, floral, parfums gres, gres

Juicy Couture By Juicy Couture For Women. Parfum Solid .13-Ounce (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "perfume"

Juicy Couture By Juicy Couture For Women. Parfum Solid .13-Ounce
Juicy Couture By Juicy Couture For Women. Parfum Solid .13-Ounce (Health and Beauty)
By Juicy Couture

Buy new: $41.00
Customer Rating: 4.2

First tagged "perfume" by - Kasia S.
Customer tags: women perfume, perfume

My Insolence by Guerlain for Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 1-Ounce (Health and Beauty) newly tagged "perfume"

My Insolence by Guerlain for Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 1-Ounce
My Insolence by Guerlain for Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 1-Ounce (Health and Beauty)
By Guerlain

Buy new: $48.00
Customer Rating: 5.0

First tagged "perfume" by Michelle R. Gomez
Customer tags: perfume

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