These fragrances won’t cause you olfactory fatigue

If you have reached this article, then there is a high chance that you are also facing the olfactory fatigue issue with your perfume(s). That charming and energizing scent that your nose is badly missing after wearing your beloved perfume for a while. You wear this fragrance not just for the people around you but for yourself as well. It is very much a part of your persona and its absence deprives you of the confidence that you need in your personal and professional space. So, our suggestion is why not to try those perfumes which would never cause this issue. Here, we have selected a few of these perfumes.

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Fragrances less likely to cause olfactory fatigue

Citrus scents: Citrus scents are known for being refreshing and invigorating. They are also typically quite light and airy. Some popular citrus perfumes include:

1. Acqua di Parma Colonia
2. Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche
3. Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Floral scents: Floral scents can be very complex and beautiful. However, some floral scents can be quite heavy and overwhelming. If you are looking for a floral scent that is less likely to cause olfactory fatigue, choose one that has a simple composition and lighter notes. Some popular floral perfumes that are less likely to cause olfactory fatigue include:

1. Dior J'adore Eau de Toilette
2. Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Toilette
3. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette

Green scents: Green scents are known for being fresh and clean. They are also typically quite light and airy. Some popular green perfumes include:

1. Clinique Happy
2. Dior Fahrenheit 32
3. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea

Why light and airy perfumes?

Perfume	Fragrance oil concentration
Acqua di Parma Colonia	Eau de Cologne (2-5%)
Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche	Eau de Toilette (5-15%)
Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt	Eau de Cologne (2-5%)
Dior J'adore Eau de Toilette	Eau de Toilette (5-15%)
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Toilette	Eau de Toilette (5-15%)
Clinique Happy	Eau de Toilette (5-15%)
Dior Fahrenheit 32	Eau de Toilette (5-15%)
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea	Eau de Cologne (2-5%)

 

As you can see, all of these perfumes are classified as either Eau de Cologne or Eau de Toilette, which means that they have a concentration of fragrance oil between 2% and 15%. This makes them all relatively light and airy, and they are less likely to cause olfactory fatigue than perfumes with a higher concentration of fragrance oil.

There are a few reasons why light and airy perfumes are less likely to cause olfactory fatigue than heavier and more complex perfumes.

First, light and airy perfumes typically have a simpler composition, with fewer different notes. This makes it easier for your nose to distinguish between the different notes, and it also makes it less likely that you will become desensitized to the scent.

Second, light and airy perfumes are often made with more volatile fragrance oils. These fragrance oils evaporate more quickly than less volatile fragrance oils, which means that the scent will not linger as long on your skin. This can also help to prevent olfactory fatigue.

Here are some examples of more volatile fragrance oils:

• Citrus oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit, bergamot, etc.)
• Floral oils (rose, jasmine, lavender, etc.)
• Green oils (vetiver, lemongrass, eucalyptus, etc.)

These oils are often used in light and airy perfumes, as they can create a refreshing and invigorating scent. They are also often used in aromatherapy, as they can have a calming and relaxing effect.

Finally, light and airy perfumes are often associated with fresh and clean scents, such as citrus, floral, and green scents. These scents are typically less overwhelming than heavier and more complex scents, and they are also less likely to trigger olfactory fatigue.

The difference created by perfume base

It is important to note that the volatility of fragrance oil can also be affected by other factors, such as the concentration of the oil and the base in which it is used. For example, an oil will evaporate more quickly if it is used in an alcohol base than in an oil base.

 

Perfumes	Base
Acqua di Parma Colonia	Alcohol, water, citrus oils, lavender, rosemary, and jasmine
Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche	Alcohol, water, citrus oils, floral oils, and musk
Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt	Alcohol, water, sea salt, sage, and ambrette seeds
Dior J'adore Eau de Toilette	Alcohol, water, floral oils, and musk
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Toilette	Alcohol, water, floral oils, and vanilla
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette	Alcohol, water, floral oils, and musk
Clinique Happy	Alcohol, water, floral oils, and musk
Dior Fahrenheit 32	Alcohol, water, woody oils, and musk
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea	Alcohol, water, green oils, and musk

 

As you can see, all of these perfumes are based on alcohol, which is the most common base for perfumes. Alcohol helps to evaporate the fragrance oils, which is why it is used in perfumes with a lower concentration of fragrance oil.

Ultimately, the best way to find a perfume that is less likely to cause olfactory fatigue is to experiment. Try different scents and see which ones you can smell the longest and still enjoy.

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The bitter reality of the discontinued perfume market

Are you a first-time buyer of a discontinued perfume with no previous experience of buying such stuff online? Then this article would be of great use to you.

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The most recurring issue with buying discontinued perfume online is the epidemic of counterfeiting. According to a report in 2019 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), counterfeiting accounts for up to 10% of the global perfume market, and it is estimated that over 50% of perfumes sold online are counterfeit. discontinued perfumes are particularly vulnerable to counterfeiting. First, there is a high demand for these perfumes, as they are often no longer available through traditional retail channels. Second, it can be difficult to verify the authenticity of discontinued perfumes, as there may be fewer legitimate sellers available. Finally, counterfeiters may be able to sell their products at a premium, as consumers are willing to pay more for a discontinued perfume that they love. Many customers have reported receiving counterfeit perfumes when they have ordered them from online retailers. These customers have complained about a variety of issues, including:

• The perfume does not smell like a genuine product.
• The perfume does not last as long as the genuine product.
• The perfume irritates the skin or causes allergic reactions.
• The packaging is of poor quality.
• The perfume is not properly sealed.

So, if your favourite perfume has recently been discontinued and you have decided to buy a reserved bottle of the same from a third-party seller, you would do better if you buy it through offline channels like some reputed physical stores or retail shops. There you have the option to check the packaging and seal of the item and match the bar code of the packet with the one on the inside bottle. In any case, if the perfume is unavailable in any nearby store or shop, then always put your trust in the big players of online retailing, like Amazon, eBay, or Etsy. Most of us have some sort of previous experience of buying stuffs from these online marketplaces and we already know how to select the right item through reviews and ratings. Amazon, eBay, and Etsy – all these online market places have their anti-counterfeiting policy in operation and you can always ask for a return or refund if you feel that you have received the “wrong” item.

The following table may help you pick the right marketplace as per your convenience. The ratings have been given based on the reviews by the customers who have purchased discontinued fragrances from these websites.

P.S. We do not promote  or endorse any of these websites mentioned in this blog. This blog is written solely for helping the perfume loves pick their right perfume. The ratings in the above table has been given by AI after scrapping a vast number of customer reviews available online. These ratings are subjective and do not necessarily reflect the actual realities. Readers are always advised to make their own research before picking any online retail.

If in any case your favourite perfume is not available on these marketplaces, then we have another four websites for your reference. These websites have good track record in online perfume retailing for quite long time and all of them are having anti-counterfeit policies in operation as well. The following table would be helpful for you for this purpose.

One observed problem with some of these websites have been their shipping time which may bother some customers. For their reference, we have compiled the average, fastest, and slowest shipping time of these websites based on their customers reviews on trustpilot.com.

The shipping time may vary based on your address location and in case of international shipping. Some more relevant details about these websites have been discussed below.

 

FragranceNat.com and FragranceX.com

Both these websites are owned by the same company, i.e., FragranceNet Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Hauppauge, New York. It was founded in 1997 and is one of the largest online retailers of perfumes and fragrances in the world. The company sells a wide variety of perfumes and fragrances from designer brands, including Chanel, Dior, Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent. So the two websites are very similar in terms of their selection, prices, and shipping times.

Pros:

• Wide selection of perfumes and fragrances at discounted prices.
• Easy-to-use website.
• Secure checkout process.
•  Free shipping on orders over $35.

Cons:

• Slow shipping times.
• Customer service issues.

Here are some tips for shopping:

• Be prepared to wait for your order to ship. These websites are known for its slow shipping times.
• If you have any problems with your order, be patient and persistent when contacting customer service.

 

FragranceOutlet.com

FragranceOutlet.com is owned by The Fragrance Outlet, Inc., a privately held company headquartered in Miami, Florida. The company was founded in 1990 and operates over 100 brick-and-mortar stores in addition to its online presence. The Fragrance Outlet, Inc. is a leading retailer of fragrances, perfumes, gift sets, beauty and cosmetic products. The company offers a wide selection of products at discounted prices.

Pros:

• Wide selection of fragrances.
• Competitive prices.
• Fast shipping.
• Easy to use website.
• Good customer service.

Cons:

• Some customers had reported difficulties in returning unwanted items.
• Shipping prices can be high for international orders.

We recommend reading customer reviews carefully before making a purchase.

 

FragranceBuy.ca

FragranceBuy.ca is a privately owned Canadian company. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Pros:

• Wide selection of perfumes and fragrances.
• Competitive prices.
• Fast shipping times.

Cons:

• Customer service issues.

Here are some tips for shopping on FragranceBuy.ca:

• If you have any problems with your order, be patient and persistent when contacting customer service.

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Johnny Depp even had a perfume for Captain Jack Sparrow

Johnny Depp might have been replaced in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise for all the wrong reasons. However, the standards he had set for the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow character would be very hard for another actor to touch. For his fans across the globe, Depp and Jack Sparrow are simply inseparable from each other. From the appearance, dialogue delivery, and costumes, to the flip of the pirate hat, Depp had perfected every detail of the character in his way. But even very few of his earnest fans might be knowing that Depp had a nose for how the character of Captain Jack Sparrow might smell. Eventually, he managed to create that special unique scent for the Captain.

 

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We already know that Johnny Depp has a special nose for good perfumes. Recently he has even acknowledged that he always insists on creating different types of scents for each of the characters he plays on movies for the last twelve years or so. In real life, Captain Jack Sparrow would have smelled awful for going months without a bath with sweat, grease and dust that accumulates over his skin, mixed with the daily dose of rum and pipe smoking. So, Johnny Depp wanted to replicate that “distinctive smell” in his character. A smell that he termed a  “bit of a pirate” in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. Further, he added that he wished to smell like “a man who had been at sea for a long time.” He spent time with the makeup team and costume designers to create that very scent which included sweat, rum, and smoke.

 

Johnny Depp, who played Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, has said that he wanted the character to have a "distinctive smell." He worked with the film's costume designer and makeup artist to create a unique scent for Jack, which included a mix of rum, sweat, and smoke. Their effort was fruitful as Depp’s co-star, Keira Knightley, had admitted that Jack Sparrow’s costume smelled “like a mixture of rum, smoke, and old leather.”

Johnny Depp has been the brand ambassador for the famous perfume brand Dior Sauvage since 2015. A deal that was renewed recently. Their perfumes are highly valued for their long-lasting fresh woody scents and it has a popularity among men across all age groups.

Besides Sauvage, Depp is also fond of the fragrances from the Dior Homme, like Dior Homme Intense and Dior Homme Cologne. He has been a valued customer of celebrity perfume designer Azzi Glasser for quite a long time.

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