Perfum -"Per Fumum" Latin meaning "through the smoke". In ancient times, fragrant resins were burned as incense offerings. That was the origin. Today, we understand perfume to be a solution containing 30 % to 15% perfume oil and 70% to 85% alcohol, respectively. What happened to perfumes between the origin and today? What is the secret? OIL. The answer is oil-based perfumes. If you’ll think back through history, some of the precious gifts of Kings, Queen and other nobility were perfume oils. Even Jesus was brought oils of frankincense and myrrh. Understand that oil penetrates any porous material (e.g. paper, wood, hair, skin, etc.); therefore, oil-based perfumes will penetrate the skin, causing the fragrance to stay. Alcohol is a drying agent. Alcohol dries (evaporates) from the most porous material within a short period of time.

The history of perfume oils dates back to ancient Egypt when these fine scented oils were presented to royalty as gifts. In modern times, however, when the word "perfume" is said, most people think of department store fragrances, which consist mainly of the concentrated oil and alcohol solution.

Nevertheless, as more and more people are finding out about them, perfume oils are experiencing great popularity.

Here are some interesting facts about perfume oils:

1) Strength of smell - Perfume oilsare highly concentrated and up to ten times more concentrated than department store perfumes. This quality allows oils to last longer than their eau de perfume counterparts.

2) Alcohol - Perfumes have alcohol in them (2/3 of a perfume is alcohol and 90% of a cologne is alcohol), which creates different smell effects. Most body oils use carrier oils like jojoba or grapeseed oil in place of alcohol. In some fragrances, the smell can change as the alcohol evaporates different scent notes through time. With oils, the scent is more constant.

3) Price - A noticeable difference between perfumes and perfume oils is price. Perfumes have a very high markup and great profit margins, which is perhaps why many celebrities have embarked on the trend of creating their own perfumes and colognes. Perfume oils can be sold very cheaply, or even more expensively than the perfumes, depending on how they are positioned in the market.

4) Body chemistry - Just because a perfume or cologne smells good on you, doesn't mean that the oil version will. Perfumes only have a small percentage of oil, so they are quite different than pure body oils. This interaction between the fragrance and your body may produce a different scent perception altogether.

5) Packaging - Clearly, department store perfumes are very nicely packaged and thus make great gifts for friends and family. Many perfume oils are sold in less attractive containers, which is part of the reason for their lower price.

6) Uses - Perfumes are only intended for use on the body, but perfume oils can be used to create a variety of scented products, like soap, candles, bath oils, air fresheners, and many other types of scented products. Be aware that there are different types of fragrance oils and that pure uncut oils are not safe for use on the skin.

In summary, whether you choose to use perfume oils or not will depend on the factors above. Try out a small sample first and who knows, you might just discover a delightful new product to add to your personal inventory.

Fragrance Oil Uses 1) Use as is on the skin for perfume 2) Put in water for a air freshener spray 3) Use a little behind your pet’s ear 4) Put on silk flowers or trees 5) Put on fabric softener dry sheets 6) A few drops on your pillow 7) A drop on your cold light bulb to scent a room 8) Keep a cotton ball with fragrance oil under your car seat 9) Throw some in your bath water 10) Refresh old potpourri 11) Add some to a gift package bow 12) On a hanky in your purse 13) Dresser drawer sachets 14) Add to plain lotion 15) Put in oil for massage 16) Use on a paper towel and tuck in stored shoes 17) Pour a smidgen down a funky drain overnight 18) In water for a cooling personal spray 19) Put on a doorway 20) A little on a sunny windowsill 21) Hide some in a linen closet 22) Add to lingerie wash water 23) In your wood stove water pan 24) On your heat vents 25) Under trash can liners 26) On a love note 27) Freshen a stale basket 28) Use in soap making 29) Add to a wooden necklace 30) Put on a bed headboard 31) Add to a burning candle 32) Put in bath oil 33) Add to stored blankets 34) Use in aroma burner 35) Under the collar of a jacket 36) In a gym bag 37) Add to live flowers with no scent 38) On a tent when camping 39) Perk up old sachets 40) Put some on a high traffic rug ( under ) 41) Use for meditation 42) Put in old sneakers 43) Use in a one minute manicure 44) Refresh car air fresheners 45) Put some in a pencil cup to scent pens etc. 46) For aroma jewelry 47) In water on stove top 48) In cornstarch for a scented powder 49) Pour in the jacuzzi 50) Much more.....   Essential Oil Uses •Massage - Essential oils can produce remarkable therapeutic results when used with massage. They have the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin tissues and are then circulated throughout the entire body/mind system. Inhaling the aromatic vapors also has an immediate and beneficial effect upon the mind and emotions. For internal problems, massage the appropriate oil(s) (diluted) over the affected area. Add 10-12 drops of the chosen essential oil(s) per 1 ounce of massage oil (this is a 2% dilution). Use a 1% dilution for children, elderly people, or those with sensitive skin. •Bath - Bathing with essential oils is a delightful experience for the body, mind, and soul, and one of the most effective ways to benefit from Aromatherapy treatment. In hot water, essential oils are readily absorbed into the body tissues and the aromatic vapors inhaled. This benefits the entire body/mind system. After the tub is filled, mix 3-8 drops of the chosen essential oil(s) into the water. Breathe deeply, relax and forget your cares !!!! For dry or sensitive skin, dilute essential oil(s) into one tablespoon vegetable oil before adding to bath. When bathing young children, or using essential oils which can irritate the skin, use less essential oil (2-3 drops) and always dilute in (We recommend) Natural Jojoba, Sesame Oil Natural, Grape Seed, Avocado, Hemp, or Coco oil. •Inhalation - The easiest way to obtain and enjoy the benefits of essential oils to simply inhale their aromatic fragrance directly from the bottle. Try a few drops on a tissue or handkerchief to carry with you to inhale through the day, or on your pillow at night. •Steam Vapor Inhalation - Beneficial for respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and coughs, as well as congestion, colds, flu, and sore throat. Use 5-12 drops total of essential oil(s) in 2-4 cup of water. Boil water, let cool for 1 minute, then add the specific essential oil(s). Cover your head and the sides of the pan with a towel, close your eyes and inhale the steam vapor deeply for a few minutes. •Chest Rub - Use the formula for massage; massage into chest and back. •Aromatic Diffusers - There are a variety of diffusers available which effectively vaporize and disperse essential oils directly into the air. These devices are an excellent way to refresh the air, kill airborne bacteria, promote and emotional health, and create various moods within your home and office environment. We do not recommend burning a tea light candle that contains PARAFFIN Wax. •Spray Mist / Air Refresher - Mix 10-20 drops of your favorite essential oil(s) into a spray bottle with purified water (shake well before each use). Use spray mists to purify and refresh your home, office, and your auric energy field. Lavender, Pine, and all of the citrus oils are particularly uplifting and refreshing. Juniper, Lavender, Peppermint, and Rosemary are excellent for clearing negative energies. Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, and Tea Tree are powerful antiseptic oils for eliminating airborne bacteria during illness. •Perfume - Use essential oils as a pure and simple alternative to synthetic commercial perfumes which may contain harsh chemicals and animal products, and may be tested on animals. Rub a drop of your favorite (non-irritating, non-photosensitive) essential oil(s) onto your skin and enjoy their mood-enhancing, aromatic qualities. •Skin Care - Essential oils easily penetrate into the underlying layers of the skin (dermis), promoting regeneration and rejuvenation of skin cells. They can be added to your facial cleansers, toners, oils and lotions by mixing 10-15 drops total essential oil(s) per 1 ounce liquid (do not apply essential oils directly to skin undiluted). You can also add essential oil(s) to facial steams and saunas. Works great with Shea Butter or Coco Butter pure. Normal Skin: Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Rose. Dry Skin: Hemp Oil, Jojoba, Avocado, Grape Seed, Chamomile, Neroli, Palmarosa, Rose, Sandalwood. Oily Skin: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon. Sensitive Skin: Chamomile, Jasmine, Neroli, Rose. Aged Skin/Wrinkles: Hemp Oil, Jojoba, Avocado, Grape Seed, Frankincense, Jasmine, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose. Chapped Skin: Hemp Oil, Jojoba, Avocado, Grape Seed, Chamomile, Geranium, Rose, Sandalwood. •Hair Care - Essential oils improve the health of the scalp, regulate oil secretion, and strengthen and stimulate the roots of the hair. Geranium, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang are suited for dry or damaged hair; mix 10-15 drops per 1 oz of jojoba oil and massage into scalp and hair (can leave in hair, or apply heat for thirty minutes and shampoo). Rosemary, Cedarwood, Lavender, and Clary Sage are suited for oily hair; mix 5-10 drops total into 16 oz warm water, use as final rinse after shampooing. Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang stimulate hair growth. Cedarwood, Patchouli, Rosemary, and Tea Tree help eliminate dandruff.   Carrier Oil Uses Carrier Oils are commonly used to relieve itching, dryness or inflammation. Carrier Oils leave the skin feeling protected and nourished. Carrier Oils, as an emollient oil, is a great use in face and body creams, lotions, balms, lip care, body butter, hair care and soaps. Carrier Oils are wonderful, emollient, very regenerative, restructuring and toning