B10 Terrace Review — Wednesday, December 20, 1989

Wednesday
with —
 Fae-

~ by Fae Mooney

spearmint; wintergreen, and
patchouli). Fruits, seeds like
anise and caraway, and spices:
cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg...

__ A fragrant symphony

Composing a perfume, it has —
been said, is like composing a
symphony of fragrances... |

In composing a fragrance it.
is the careful development, the
subtle building of one |
fragrance note on another, that
results in a harmonious sym-
phony of scents.

And until it is applied to
your body, the fragrant melody
cannot be ‘‘heard’’. However,
the moment the fragrance
touches your skin — and
reaches your nose — it pro-
duces the head notes, or open-
ing notes, of your personal
symphony. As the fragrance

warms, the romantic heart
notes are played. Body notes
are what make the fragrance
uniquely yours, and complete
the symphony.

Because perfumes alter and
vary slightly from person to
person, possibly due to in-
divioga’ body chemistry, they -
wili uc? all “play” in precisely
the sare way on everyone. The
Fragrance presentation will be

cique Lo you.

These scented symphonies
can be composed from more

" orris), and leaves (sage, thyme), -

- even rinds (citrus), all are used.
But that’s not the end of the
list. Scented woods like cedar, -
sandalwood, and pine, and
resins which include frankin-
cense and myrrh can contribute
to the composition. Animal
essences contribute permanence
‘to a. fragrance. The four major
sources are musk (from the

musk deer), ambergris (donated
by the sperm whale), civet (pro-
duced by a cat native to
Africa), and castor (from the
beaver).

Mentioned above are just a
few of the natural ingredients
that can be used to create a
harmonic masterpiece known as
perfume. But artificial in-
gredients can also be added, or
used exclusively. Artificial frag-

_ ances ae unromantically de-
scribed as chemical compounds
that resemble natural ones in
their odor. There are two

_.general classifications: syn-
thetically produced substitutes —

- Mosses, grasses, roots-(such as. ©

than 200 ingredients. The main
scent, like a musical theme, is
known as the signature scent.
‘Additional scents that provide

such as vanillin, to replace
vanilla (yes, vanilla is used in

- perfumes too), and imitations

of a natural scent that resemble

are moderate and conservative.
in outlook, perhaps even a little

‘old-fashioned. And you are ar-
 tistic. ©

If your fragrance choice i is

: spicy. and oriental, your cloth-

2 psychologically. That is how.

’ ing svyle is romantic or sexy,
_ but very fashionable. You are.
sure of your femininity.

Fragrances can affect you.

they are able to create, like

music, a mood. 8
Animal-based fragrances. are

blunt and. alkaline with fatty or

_ waxy overtones. They impart a:

low base note, a dark quality

- that is sexy, or earthy. |

_ The fragrance of flowers and
balsams are sweet, mellow, soft

scents, They cause a general =~

sense of relaxation. Even in- |
toxication.. °
Green resin fragrasices, pro-
duced by saps and leaves of
plants create a fresh, clean,
alive signature. Refreshing. -
Vegetable seeds, roots,
stalks, also some mosses and |

_ woods, are spicy and exotic, -

but are also considered busi-

+
i.

_ nesslike. Fhey create an active

mood.

Fragrance can be used to
make a fashion statement, or
to make a statement about how
you feel: you.can be floral and
demure by day and an exotic ~
temptress by night, simply by
changing the tune of your frag-
rance.

Some-women like to change
their perfume with the seasons,
according to their mood — or
the weather; some women use
perfume as an accessory to

| Orchestrating your scents

= jeveals a- lady-like manner. “You
are easy to please and generally

Layer your fragrance; it will
last longer: How do you do -
‘this? Start in the shower or ,
bath. Use matching bath and -
body products (it’s not a good
- idea to mix fragrances). Use
soap or shower gel with a mois-
turizing body lotion in the -
‘same fragrance (but save the _
bath oil — I’ll share a secret
with you a little later...). Dust .
yourself with the fragrance

_ _, powder if that is your pleasure. —

~" Now you are ready for the

ote final layer: the perfume. With |

layering, here is where you will
receive value for your fragrance
dollar. Because.a fragrance will
last longer when layered, you
will require less perfume. Per- .
fume.is the most expensive ver-
sion of a fragrance. If you ,
need to use less.perfume, less
often, there is a major saving.

’ Perhaps a spray cologne or -
eau-de-toilette will substitute -
just as well,

If only a delicate whisper of
fragrance is. your style, then
perhaps-all you need is soap
and moisturizing lotion in your

favorite fragrance. And.

possibly a light misting. ‘of eau" Si
de-toilette or dab of cologne (9 0 >
behind the ears at midday will -

be enough to keep you'softly .
scented for the rest of the day.
When you purchase a frag-'
rance, often a gift assortment
of the product is included. An

economy-minded or value-con- ve
scious woman may want to buy ae

_just the soap at first. If. your”

‘gift pack contains a ‘small sam-
- ple vial of cologne or bath oil ©

and moisturizer — you're set.
While: bathing you have applied

the first layer of your frag-

rance, the soap. Next, a thin ~

veil of moisturizer over your".
slightly damp.body. Now, in- ~

stead of perfume — spread a

. tiny drop of your bath oilat
pulse spots. A little goes a long

way. Smooth gently until the

shine disappears. And so begins

your special symphony.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan

_ asked 200 years ago: “‘Is not

music the food of love?”’ Then
fragrance be the mood of love.
Play on...

Gemma Bed &
Bath Boutique:

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the exciting world of fragrances.

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complement the outfit they are & Others
wearing, Some women have a

the original in odor only.
Fragrances can be woody

harmony and balance to the
composition are called blend-

ers. and rich, with notes of pine, perfume wardrobe, changing . 7
The relationship between jasmine, rose, and iris, or pro- fragrances every day. Or use a - oils shampoos
scents and music goes beyond _— duce sharp and tangy green different scent for each aspect  hbathcubes b ody lotions
simple analogy to the extent notes from patchouli, sandal- of their lifestyle. Some keep a bath gels ne |

that fragrances have been wood, oak moss, citrus. special favorite just for eve- & . potpourrts
equated with the musical scale. Heavier fragrances, described ning. Some women drift in a , creams
The highest note on the treble —as “dark and delicious”’, are cloud of fragrance. Some wom- soaps

en prefer light, subtle scents, or
wear “‘just a dab” behind the
ears. And more women are
buying perfumes for them-
selves, not just accepting them
as gifts.

How to use fragrance: | L

called orientals, created from
fruits, spices such as cloves,
cinnamon, and coriander,

_ oriental woods and other ex-
otics. Florals, which can be
romantic and elusive, are pro-
duced from the essence of
flowers and blossoms.

What are your fragrance
preferences? The fragrance you
choose for yourself can reveal
something of the inner you:

If your fragrance favorite is
rich with green notes, it reveals
sophistication, You are definite
in your likes and dislikes. You
have a desire for accomplish-
ment, and to make your own
choices, It also suggests a
sporty orientation.

A preference for florals

clef is assigned to civet (se-
creted by the civet cat). The
lowest tone corresponds to pat-
chouli (a type of mint), And
each chord, to continue the
equation, forms a bouquet. To
illustrate this, we can use the
example of C chord in the bass
as a bouquet formed of sandal-
wood, geranium, acacia,
orange flowers, and camphor.
G chord in the treble produces
a bouquet of sweet pea, violet,
and tuberose.

Fragrances are blended and
created from such obvious in-
gredients as flowers (the most
popular are jasmine, rose, and
orange blossom) and herbs,
such as lavender and a variety
of mints (including peppermint,

if" SEASONS GREETINGS

- Garry, Julie, Frazer, Tracey, Shirley, Lee, Lisa,
Kelly, Susan, Don, Luanne, Larry, Brian,
Kathy, Rosa, David and Shannon from the
~ Terrace Kitimat and Cassiar District Office
would like to say Merry Christmas and thanks
® to all of the areas Foster Parents.

for that special someones,

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