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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Cosmetics & Fragrances Shopping Guide

[I am an old Macy's employee, this information I am sharing we refer to as "product knowledge"]

FRAGRANCES
I’d like to purchase a fragrance for my girlfriend. What’s a good one?
Fragrances are distinguished by their fragrance notes.
Fresh & Clean
citrus, green leaves, marine notes
Soft Floral
rose, lilac, lavender, jasmine
Fruity Floral
green apple, lychee, honeydew, pineapple
Spicy
exotic blends of herbs, spices, flowers, woodsy notes
Floriental
amber, incense, clove, vanilla, cedar
Woodsy
patchouli, sandalwood, musk, pine


What are the different types of perfume?
PERFUME
(15-40% concentrate)
citrus, green leaves, marine notes
EAU DE PARFUM (EDP)
(7-15% concentrate)
rose, lilac, lavender, jasmine
EAU DE TOILETTE (EDT)
(1-6% concentrate)
green apple, lychee, honeydew, pineapple
EAU DE COLOGNE (EDC)
exotic blends of herbs, spices, flowers, woodsy notes
ANCILLARIES
amber, incense, clove, vanilla, cedar


COSMETICS
What goes where:


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