Mage d'Orient By Comptoir Sud Pacifique 3.3 oz EDT New In Sealed Box
How do I care for my perfume or fragrance and what is the best way to preserve them?
What is the best way to apply perfume and fragrance to the body?
How do I choose a perfume and fragrance that is best for me?
Why do I not smell my fragrance after I have worn it for awhile?
Delivery of the item takes an average of 2 to 4 days within the US and 15 to 20 days internationally, unless express shipping is requested. However, it may take longer in some cases.
All orders ship within 1 to 2 business days, after payment is received.
Will I be notified of the shipment of my purchase?
Yes! You will receive an email notification with tracking number when your item is shipped.
Do you offer combine shipping discounts for multiple item purchases?
Yes! We do offer combine shipping discounts for multiple item purchases.
What is the difference between Perfume, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Cologne?
The differences among these are the amount of essential oils in the fragrance. The most potent type of fragrance that you can buy is the straight perfume. Next would be Eau de Parfum, then Eau de Toilette, and finally Eau de Cologne. The higher the percentage of essential oils the longer your fragrance will last, and the less you need to apply.
How do I make perfume last longer on my skin?
All perfumes evaporate in time.If the perfume never evaporated, we'd never smell it! try applying perfume to the oiliest parts of your body. Since everyone is different, you will have to experiment and see what works best for you. Layering perfume with different products in the same fragrance helps to seal in the scent. If you start with body wash and lotion underneath your perfume, it may control and slow the release of the fragrance.
Also, do not put your fragrance on immediately after you get out of the shower. The heat, soap, and water strip away your skin's natural oils. Try using a body lotion first, and give your skin time to recover its moisture balance. This will give the perfume something to latch on to.
Why are some perfumes longer lasting on other people, but not on you?
People with oilier skin retain fragrance longer than people with dry skin. The oil binds the fragrance to the skin and results in a more controlled release of scent over time. On dry-skinned people, the fragrance tends to bounce right off.
People with
dry skin usually find their fragrance holding time shorter than those with oily
skin because oily skin has more natural moisture to hold in the fragrance.
PH levels (amount of acidity in our skin) also varies slightly from person to
person. Our individual levels of PH will determine how each ingredient in a
fragrance will react.
Have these products been used?
All products posted on our site are brand new and never used, including the "Testers".
Most of the products sold in their original packaging are sealed; some are not. Tester bottles are not sealed and they do not come in their original packaging.
Testers are an excellent way to purchase a perfume or cologne at a discount rate, without compromising on the quality. Testers are made by the manufacturer to help promote their fragrances. They usually come in a plain box and may have "Tester" somewhere on the bottle. They are not used. Testers contain the original quantity mentioned on the bottle.
Is there anything at all wrong with these products and if not how can you sell them at 50% discount?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with any of the products we sell. Here is a short quote taken from one of the business websites which explains how this works:
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These name-brand OTC pharmaceutical, branded personal care and beauty products that have been exported to overseas markets are re-imported and then sold below suggested retail prices within US. The practice, deeply disliked by US manufacturers, has been ruled legal by the Supreme Court."
Does perfume / fragrance have an expiration date?
Perfume does not have a defined expiration date, but there are certain fragrances that will age more pleasantly than others. As long as perfume is stored properly, it has no definite expiration date. Perfumes can last years if properly cared for.
How do I care for my perfume or fragrance and what is the best way to preserve them?
Perfumes should be properly stored, or else they lose their "spirit". The ideal storage condition is room temperature out of direct sunlight where it is cool and dark. Exposing your perfume / fragrance to direct sunlight and to prolonged heat can affect the scent of your fragrance causing a fragrance to oxidize or change its scent.
You should also not keep the perfume in refrigerator. Humidity and low temperature can cause changes in various ingredients. In addition, perfume should be kept in its original bottle, decanting it into another bottle or spray atomizer will not extend its life.
What is the best way to apply perfume and fragrance to the body?
People have used perfume, oils and unguents on their bodies for thousands of years. Since earliest history, the perfume has always been a part of human culture.
When you apply perfume to your body make sure that a perfume is subtle and not overpowering because people who pass by should get a whiff of the pleasant smell and not be overcome by the odor and you should keep in mind that other people smell your fragrance much stronger than you as you become acclimated to the odor.
Here are some tips for wearing a perfume in the most effective way.
Apply perfume directly to the pulse points where the blood vessels are closest to the skin giving off more heat and acting like mini fragrance pumps inside the wrists, behind the ears, at the temples, behind the knees, the back of the neck, the cleavage area, between the toes, ankles and thighs. Make sure you do not rub wrists together as this crushes the smell.
Spraying a little into the air is also good if you walk straight into the perfume; this is the best method if you need a light fragrance and not lasting for long. You may also consider spraying over the hair and wearing in your bra a small ball of perfume-sprayed cotton wool.
How do I choose a perfume and fragrance that is best for me?
Perfume / fragrance is all about self-image. It reflects your interests, lifestyle and personality. It makes a woman feel prettier, cleaner or sexier and it is really no different for men.
A very basic thing to understand about the use of perfume / fragrance is that all scents are not suitable for all people. Choice of perfume / fragrance should not be based on name, value or even by perusing a list of its contents. You need to try it on your skin and see if it works for you.
There are different categories of scents, some are floral, some are fruity, some are woody, some are blended and so forth. You need to take time to explore what scents are best with your body chemistry and with the desired effect of the perfume. You should take the time to smell all types to find scents that are pleasing to you. If you are uncertain whether you want to purchase a certain perfume / fragrance, try to get sample or tester version of the product wear it two or three days in a row and ask others for honest comments. It is also a good idea to see how the scent smells to you coming out of the bottle, if it smells too strong, chances are it is much too strong for you.
It is also said that choosing a perfume that suits you is a matter of pheromones; pheromones are a scent that is given off by each individual, often functioning as an attractant of the opposite sex. Based on this theory the stronger your pheromones are, the lighter the fragrance you should choose and the weaker your pheromones are, the stronger it should be.
Finally, the best way to know that you made it is when you walk into a room where people are drawn in by the pleasant smell of your perfume and when you find that the perfume you are wearing helps you effectively to seduce a lover.
Are there other ways to use Perfume and Fragrance?
Here are some more tips to use your perfume and fragrance in a creative way.
1. Put perfume / fragrance on petals of artificial flowers.
2. Spray panty-hose with perfume / fragrance from waist to knees.
3. Lightly spray it on your mattress as you make the bed - the fragrance will subtly remain on the sheets
4. Saturate your handkerchief with perfume / fragrance and place it in your purse.
5. Spray fabric-covered hangers with perfume / fragrance in clothes closet.
6. Dab a few drops of perfume / fragrance on light bulbs. The heat will diffuse the scent when light is on.
7. Saturate cotton balls with perfume / fragrance, let them dry and tuck them in pillowcases.
8. Spray perfume / fragrance on underside of wooden book shelves. Wood holds scent.
9. Store scented soap, unwrapped, in lingerie drawer.
10. Dab cologne on a sheet of plain-bond paper, let dry and place it in your attaché case under business paper.
11. Put all your empty perfume / fragrance bottles and stoppers in bureau drawers. Throw out only when all traces of fragrance are gone.
12. Dab perfume / fragrance on radiator vents.
Why do I not smell my fragrance after I have worn it for awhile?
The nose tires easily and any scent always present eventually disappears from awareness. After a period of smelling a fragrance you become used to it and may not be able to smell the scent. The scent is still there and is very strong for others. Do not trust your own sense of smell to decide how much is enough. It will always smell less intense to you than it does to others.
