The Gift of Fragrances and Perfumes: How to Leave a Lasting Impression On a Date or On Any Given Day

We have all been there. We have stood in the street, in a room, or on a mountaintop and experienced a scent that took us back to a memory. A scent can take us to a memory as if we were right there once again. A fragrance might cause us to remember a particular boyfriend or girlfriend, or an event that moved us forever. It is amazing how our mind works in a way that when we smell that particular fragrance years later, those feelings that originated in contact with that scent, can rush back in as strong as they were years ago.

The use of perfumes and fragrances has been a custom that goes all the way back to ancient times. The ancient Egyptians used fragrant oils to give a sense of physical well-being and calmness, and these fragrances were even believed to posses magical properties. Incense was used in temple rituals and was considered the “fragrance of the gods". The meaning of the Egyptian word for incense is to “make divine". Even from biblical references, we have learned that honored guests were commonly anointed with oil upon entering a host’s dwelling place. And we have all heard the story of the woman who came to Jesus Christ with an alabaster jar of perfume and poured it on His head, a sign of great honor and respect.

From these ancient times to today, fine fragrances have been known to be very expensive, luxurious, and a sign of not only divinity, but also class and panache. Why are we willing to spend so much on a beautiful fragrance? Because a wonderful fragrance not only relaxes us, but also leaves a lasting impression on those which we experience life with. We are constantly searching for “our fragrance" or “our scent". This is how we want to be remembered. A fragrance can spark an old memory, but can also be the precursor to the making of a new one.

In today’s day and age, the perfume market has been flooded with so many fragrances, that the exclusivity of fragrance is fading. A few years ago, many of the popular fragrances could be purchased solely at higher end department stores. Now, these same popular fragrances can be found at Walgreens or a CVS store. Not only are these fragrances becoming common to find anywhere and everywhere, but they are also loosing their uniqueness. Many perfume manufacturers get so caught up in a quest to replicate the popular sellers, that it has become increasingly difficult to find a rare aroma that catches another’s attention, causing them to look around a room to see what has roused their olfactory sense.

There are some of the more expensive perfume labels that have retained a certain uniqueness. However, we live in an age where manufacturers have shown that they can produce cheaper impressions of these types of perfumes. Even though these replications might smell vaguely similar to the real thing, over time, they slowly begin to loose their fragrance. Plus, many times the impression perfumes do not smell the same when applied because they react differently with our skin makeup and body oils.

Nevertheless there is hope! There is one unique line of fragrance, that is incomparable to any other. An individual wearing this fragrance might pass by and leave those standing by to say, “What is that fragrance," or, “What a beautiful smell," or “Where did you get that perfume?" You will not find this fragrance at Walgreens, Wal-Mart, or even Foleys. The fragrance is a Parisian perfume called Histoires de Parfum. Even their name means, “the history, or story of perfume".

Histoires de Parfum is a quality fragrance that sells for a somewhat higher price. So you might ask, what makes Histoires worth the price? First of all, all of the Histoires lines are perfumes, not colognes, which means they are made with an oil base. Therefore, with one or two sprays, your fragrance will last all day. Plus, each bottle of Histoires equals 4 fluid ounces. With this size container, you will be able to use the perfume every day and it could last up to 8 months. And most importantly, Histoires is worth the price because the fragrances are some of the most unique and beautiful smelling aromas available.

Histoires claims the following promise with their product:

“Frescos fade, alabaster cracks, walls crumble, but fragrance lingers. A certain scent can conjure faded memories, evoke the past and bring it back to life. The molecules that make up fragrance transcend space and time and transport a bit of living antiquity right up to the present. Behind every great perfume is a memory, and behind every memory is a story.

In the French, the words, Histoires de Parfum translates to mean “the story of perfume." Histoires de Parfums evokes Passion, Beauty, Luxury and " Savoir-faire " ! Our Universe of singular fragrances and scents forges emotions that are sure to linger on in memory. Let Histoires de Parfum make your stories unforgettable."

You can purchase any line of Histoires de Parfum at www.sweet-chic.net/histoiresdeparfum.htm.