Saturday, February 7, 2009

Fragrance Review Escada S by Escada


Awhile back I received a sample of this fragrance and immediately liked it. It is not like any other Escada fragrance that I have smelled thus far. Usually, they are too sweet or fruity for my tastes. Escada S is much more sophisticated and elegant. However, it is a bit pricey. So, I have been just wearing it now and then when I want to feel a little special. As soon as I can get ahold of some I will list it in my online store. I hope you stop by and visit. PinknPretty Fragrances and More http://pinknpretty.ecrater.com/.


This is what the house of Escada has to say about this fragrance, "Escada S is a very special fragrance. It is intended for any occasion, any place on Earth, wherever you are, Escada S is the right choice. Designers of this fragrance wanted to create a perfume that celebrates adventurous spirit; ‘whether ski-ing the slopes of Aspen, exploring the museums of Rome, or mixing the perfect champagne cocktail…’ This a fragrance created to colour every moment, whatever you do, wherever you are. Sights, Style, Socialising and Surroundings. Escada S is meant for a woman that lives her life to the fullest; she brings color to her surroundings and to her inner-self. Escada S follows fashion trends which dictate; dare to mix the unmixable, accept diversity in any form. The composition that celebrates adventure and free spirit opens with with plum and blackcurrant combined with elegant rose. The floral heart blends almond blossom, rose and muguet spiced with red pepper. The deep base melts mahogany, sandalwood, musks and hazelnut. The bottle is elegant and modern that radiates with pulsating energy and liveliness of the world."

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Understanding What is Meant by Fragrance Notes.






Do you ever find yourself wondering what perfumers mean by the "notes" of a fragrance? Here is an explaination that should clear that whole mystery up.
Perfumes are manufactured to open up and display their whole personality gradually. They are created based on three levels. These three levels are called the Top Notes, Middle Notes and Base Notes.
Each of these notes represents a different group of scents within the perfume’s aroma. The fragrance of each note progressively develops over time as a new note takes over from the previous note.
  • Top notes - Are the ones that give us the first sense of the fragrance. They are usually piquant, sharp scents. These scents are made of light fragrance molecules and usually last only a matter of 10-30 minutes before they evaporate.
  • Middle notes – Gradually develop as the top notes evaporate. The middle notes are more rounded, and mellow scents. They usually appear some 10-45 minutes after applying the perfume and last quite a bit longer than the top notes.
  • Base notes – Appear just before the middle notes fade. They are usually composed of the deeper more sensual scents. These notes are made up of large and heavier scent molecules that take the most time to evaporate. The base notes in some fragrnces can often be detected up to 24 hours or more.

In conclusion, you could say that fragrance notes are a bit like friends. The top note is the casual aquantance thay you enjoy when you see each other, but don't really spend that much time together. The middle note is a good buddy that you really enjoy hanging out with, but is too busy to stay around for more then an hour or two. Lastly, base notes are your life-long, friends that stick with you through thick or thin and are your true soul mates. - Twiggs