Inspired by
Versace – Crystal Noir (W)
$12.50 – $27.99
All Roll-On Bottles Buy 2 Get 1 Free
All Roll-On Bottles
Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Description
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We're confident in our long-lasting fragrance oils that don't fade throughout your day. If your scent doesn't last 24 hours, you'll get your money back.*
Inspired by Versace - Crystal Noir (W)
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Perfume Oils?
Perfume oils are fragrances in their purest, most concentrated form, made by blending essential oils, aroma compounds, and fixatives. Unlike traditional eau de parfums or eau de toilettes, perfume oils don't use alcohol as a carrier. Essential oils in these fragrances are derived from natural sources like plants, flowers, woods, and resins. This concentration offers a richer, more intense aroma. Additionally, since they are more condensed, the scent can evolve more intricately on the skin, allowing for a unique olfactory experience tailored to an individual's body chemistry. Oil-based perfumes trace their origins back thousands of years, most notably to the Egyptians, who are pioneers in the art of perfumery. These early concoctions were not just for fragrance but held religious and therapeutic significance. The Mesopotamians, Indus Valley civilizations, and ancient Chinese also valued oil-based scents, intertwining them with medicine and daily life. Over time, as trade routes expanded, the knowledge and techniques of creating oil-based perfumes spread and evolved, laying the foundation for the intricate art of modern perfumery.
How Are Oil-Based Perfume Different From Alcohol-Based Perfumes?
The differences between oil-based and alcohol-based perfumes are rooted in their formulation and behavior. Here are some of the key differences:
- Evaporation Rate: Alcohol evaporates faster than oil. When applied, alcohol-based perfumes give an immediate burst of fragrance, which can be intense but might not last as long. Oil-based fragrances, on the other hand, release their notes more gradually as the oil warms up and interacts with the skin.
- Projection: Alcohol-based perfumes tend to project more, meaning their scent can be detected from a greater distance. Oil-based scents, being more intimate, remain closer to the skin.
- Skin Dryness: Alcohol can sometimes dry out the skin, while oils can offer a moisturizing effect.
- Natural Evolution: Without the quick evaporation of alcohol, oil-based perfumes often showcase a scent's natural evolution in a more pronounced manner, moving seamlessly from top to base notes.
How Long Do Perfume Oils Last?
The longevity of perfume oils on the skin can be quite impressive, often lasting anywhere from 6 to 15 hours, or even over 24 hours with higher quality perfume oils. Several factors contribute to this:
- Concentration: Since they're more concentrated, the scent molecules linger for a more extended period.
- Sillage: While oil-based perfumes may have a softer sillage, which is the trail left by the perfume, they adhere closely to the skin, which can contribute to their endurance.
- Skin Interaction: Oils blend with the natural oils on the skin, allowing the fragrance to evolve and last longer.
- Composition: The ratio of top, middle, and base notes can also influence longevity. Base notes, in particular, tend to last the longest.
*DISCLAIMER: Our fragrances are NOT to be confused with the original designer brands. OMGoils.com has NO AFFILIATION with the manufacturer/designer. Name trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and/or designers. Our interpretations of these fragrances were created through chemical analysis and reproduction. The purpose of this descriptions on our website is to give the customer AN IDEA of scent character, not to mislead, confuse the customer or infringe on the manufacturer’s/designer’s name and valuable trademark. We do not represent our products to be from the original designer brands nor do we represent them to be exact copies and therefore we do not violate any copyright/trademark laws. Also let it be known, that our website has no affiliation either, and is not associated or sponsored by any of these trademark owners. Any references to brand names are made strictly for COMPARISION PURPOSES ONLY. We simply ask the consumer to compare the price, style, scent character, ingredients and quality of the designer brand products to OMGoil.com’s products.