Craft of perfumery By the Arabs

 Arabian perfumes have long been alluring the world with their distinct fragrances and are now synonymous with ancient heritage as well as fine luxury.

With a history spanning more than 5,000 years, Arabian perfumes are steeped in exotic and local traditions.

Frankincense, an aromatic resin, is the main ingredient in making all Arabic perfumes. It grows on small trees and shrubs in Salalah in Oman and Somalia in Africa. 

Long ago in ancient Arabia, Frankincense was traded for the world’s priciest items. The base in traditional Arabian perfumes is jasmine, amber, musk and oud.

The two popular types of Arabic perfumes are Oud and Bukhoor, apart from attars and pure natural oils. 

Oud is naturally fragranced wood that can be used on the skin or burnt to let the smoke spread a smell in the house or on your clothes.

Bukhoor is a mixture of different fragrances which comes in round pieces that is burned in houses and shopping malls throughout the Middle East.

Cosmetics from Plants

My dear lovers of luxury, today I want to dig a little into botanical cosmetics. Well maybe I should mention here that am a graduate of Botany and am passionate about the benefit and uses of plant products to our everyday life activities....Botanicals cosmetics have seen a real surge in popularity and usage over the past 10 to 20 years. The interest of consumers has been sparked by their proposed benefits and unique qualities, as well as the all-natural nature of the products and their ingredients. Of course, not all cosmetics with botanical ingredients are organic and all-natural, and there are also many other important factors to understand as you search around for products to use. Once again Federico Mahora is has done extensive research to ensure you enjoy the benefits of God given plant products and extracts to give your skin nourishment at the same time feel the luxury of a beautiful make up and skin creams. I will be back with some of the exclusive luxurious products developed by FM....stay at peace in your luxury.

Origin of Makeup

When I see pictures like this i get so excited. Flawless base, satin eyes,tempting lips and to top it up beauty spot.......i love it!
How it all started...........Ancient Egyptians used copper and lead ores in some of the most primitive forms of makeup, and in many cultures there are reports of women crushing berries to dye their lips, using burnt matches as eyeliners, and using leeches to drain their blood to make their complexions appear more pale. Even the highly poisonous element mercury was a popular cosmetic in ancient Rome and Egypt. Most of these practices are obviously not safe.  In some cultures, the use of cosmetics to enhance one’s appearance was limited only to the upper class.. 
Early 20th century will remain remembered as one of the most exciting times in the history of the cosmetics. During those years, countless innovators introduced many new products to the market, enabling radical change in our fashion styles and society.
Today's multibillion dollar cosmetic industry must meet strict government regulations about what it can and cannot include in products and must follow safe manufacturing guidelines. Today, the most serious injury you're likely to receive from your cosmetics is an irritation or a rash from using a product that's too harsh for your skin.

Luxury ...let's discuss

Ok peeps lets talk, thinking about luxuries what comes to your mind?......for me my list begins like this
...a tranquil smell if there is anything of such(smiles), clean neat environment, quietness, lightening with diamond sparks from a beautiful chandelier, a view of water body deep blue far........, but seriously the feel of luxury begins with Aroma ,Scents, Smell...bliss mmmhhh..

I also believe luxury is also sensed from looks, what do you think? Your Makeup and dressing. I don't mean you should pour diamonds all over you...lol! So basically we are going to look at the origin of makeup and share our ideas on that in my next post....for now continue to indulge in your luxury...wink!

Luxurious Fragrances

Unleash Your Senses

Origin of luxurious fragrances.........

Life is full of strange and interesting things.  And the world of perfumes is no exception; in this post we'll tell you some of the most interesting and extravagant things about perfumes.  We hope that you find its content entertaining and that it helps you show off your extensive knowledge of the world of perfumes.

The origin of the word perfume - The word perfume is derived from the Latin “per fumum” meaning “through smoke.” Perfumes date as far back as the Stone Age when men burned aromatic woods and herbs to praise their gods. 

The Egyptians were the first civilization to master the art of perfume-making. Evidence of their practice of this craft was confirmed when the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen was opened and archeologists found more than 3000 bottles of perfumes.

Of all the fragrances that exist today, the oldest one is "Eau de Cologne 4711."  It was created in 1796 and it’s considered to have been the first unisex perfume in the world. It was used by Napoleon I and his beloved Josephine.

Did you know that women from Spain are the European population who use the most perfume?  Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the French.  Spanish women rank first followed by the Italians and the French.

Hard to believe, but there are countries in Asia where people do not use any perfume at all.  Different, right? 

The world's most expensive perfume is Imperial Majesty, a limited edition fragrance for women by British designer Clive Christian.  Sold simply as No. 1, it costs the incredible amount of $249,034.40 USD and it’s only sold in an exclusive department store in New York. But don’t worry, if you really want to get your hands on this perfume, there is also an economic version.  The designer provides a small 1 ounce bottle for just $2,043.36 USD.

Imperial Majesty was originally created in 1872, at the request of Queen Victoria of England, and was considered a gem.  As a result, ladies would wear its container around their neck for everyone to see.  It takes one year to manufacture it and approximately two hundred ingredients including Indian sandalwood, Arabic jasmine, Tahitian vanilla, and a variety of roses from countries such as France, Bulgaria and Egypt.

Its bottle is also the most expensive of the world.  Made of Baccarat crystal, this piece of art is also an exclusive limited edition.  It holds 500 ml. of the precious perfume, includes white diamonds around its collar, and its cap is a replica of Queen Victoria’s crown.

Welcome to the world of Fragrances by FEDERICO MAHORA.

DROM produce fragrances for many of the world's leading fragrance houses such as Gucci and Escada, as well as being commissioned to create unique fragrances for many of today’s celebrities!

FM Cosmetics is very proud of it’s association with DROM with it’s unparalleled reputation for creating some of the world’s finest fragrances.  This enables us to offer our customers the opportunity to select their own unique signature fragrance from our range of over 160 different perfumes.

 For over 6,000 years men, women and children in their billions in every single country of the world, in every town, city or village be they rich or be they poor

regardless of their nationality colour or religion, have been in love with one of the most exciting exhilarating sensual provocative and desirable products ever created by nature or mankind.

Your perfume and your personality………………………………………….

Is it true that floral aromas best suit blondes while warm and exotic notes best suit brunettes? And that colognes are best for brown haired women?

So what is the right perfume for you? If you do not know, we'll give you some simple but sound advice to help you choose one according to your style and personality.

If your style is classic, you normally wear suits, collared shirts, straight pants and your favorite shoes is a pair of comfortable moccasins, your ideal perfume would be one with a classic aroma blended with wood, floral, and oriental notes such as the FM 319.

If you like sports, enjoy taking on personal challenges, get pleasure from the outdoors and nature, a perfume suitable for you would be one with citrus and herbal notes such as the FM 313.

If you are a modern woman who enjoys changing it up and mixing up styles and your closet is full of casual clothes with colorful prints, a perfume suitable for you would be one with warm aromas blended with exotic notes such as the FM 192.

If you are an enigmatic and mysterious woman who loves fantasy and enjoys being by herself, you are best suited by fruit fragrances, as well as the green and transparent floral scents such as the FM 312.

If your closet is full of jeans, shirts, light dresses in warm colors, flat shoes and sandals, and you wear your hair loose, you should choose fresh fragrances with notes of moss and fragrances blended with floral notes that suggest emotions, feelings and spiritual well being such as the FM 322.

A seductive and sexy woman who is confident on her ability to charm any man should always choose a perfume with fruit notes, such as orange, peach, apple, and plum, or sweet aromas that induce emotions such as the FM 309.

If you are an optimistic person who is cheerful and you always have a smile on your face, your ideal perfume is one with a floral scent that is velvety and fresh at the same time such as the FM 321.

FM Cosmetics offers an entire range of perfumes and gives you plenty of options to help you choose the one that best matches your personality and your lifestyle.

Now ... How to choose?

Do not wear any fragrance on the day you plan to buy your perfume. This will prevent you from altering the scents of the perfumes that you test.

Test only two or three perfumes at a time. After smelling several scents, you lose your sense of smell and the scents get blended.

Never smell a perfume directly from its container. Instead, spray a little in the air and smell. You can also spray it on your wrists, but do not rub it because you can change the aroma of the perfume and you’ll make it evaporate faster.

Do not commit the common error of buying a perfume because you like how it smells on someone else. The same perfume can smell different from person to person as a result of each individual’s personal chemistry, the pH of the skin, and body temperature.

Buy a perfume only when you feel that its aroma complements your personality, harmonizes with you, and feel like it blends with your skin.

A perfume is personal form of communication that constantly sends a message and at the same time reveals many aspects of your personality. You will be remembered by many people by the smell of your perfume, choose it carefully.