Are you aware of different kinds of perfumes available in market? Do you know that they come in varied versions such as alcoholic and non-alcoholic perfumes? Do you know slathering or spraying which kind of perfume is good for your skin? As an urban woman, you need to be updated about what going right into your skin in the form of fragrance. While most of the females are caught unaware of the difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic perfumes, we bring you the key points which will help you in differentiating between the two:

1. Alcohol-free perfumes are long-lasting: The alcohol-free perfumes do not have a fast rate of evaporation and hence they last longer. They also go on much more subtly. You will be surprised to know that some of these non-alcohol based perfumes last for as long as up to 12 to 24 hours.
2. Non-alcoholic perfumes come with small packs: If you really want to figure out the difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic perfumes, you should first check out the bottling and pricing of the perfumes. While non-alcohol based perfumes are packed in small bottles (as it stores pure perfume oils), the alcohol-based perfumes come in different sizes and designs. As the latter bottle designs are quite attractive, it costs more. Hence, try buying pure perfume, as it is cost effective. Also, its aroma lasts longer.
3. Try knowing about the oil concentration: Any perfume main ingredient is its oil concentration. The more the oil concentration, the better its perfume quality. The highly concentrated perfumes come with high quality fragrances and have 15% to 30% of perfumes oil. However, water and alcohol form the balance of the mixture.
   
   In general, alcohol is mixed with the oil to make the perfume smell stronger.
   
   
4. See if your perfume is refreshing: While non-alcoholic perfumes come with soothing fragrance, have long lasting, eco-friendly and refreshing features, the alcoholic perfumes have lesser fragrance and are not eco-friendly.
5. Alcoholic performs are not skin-friendly: Alcohol can cause drying and irritation to the skin, and can cause reactions to sensitive skin. However, alcohol-free perfumes smell clean and simple. Also, they don't come with overpowering or complex aroma like some commercial scents.
6. Alcohol-free perfumes are always beneficial: Alcohol-free perfumes are beneficial over the alcoholic perfumes; Whilst they are more pleasing to our senses, they are also long lasting than alcoholic perfumes. When buying alcohol-free perfumes, you know exactly what the ingredients are before buying.
7. And the point to remember: Are you aware that alcohol and perfume oils never mix. Initially, scent you are trying to capture will be diminished by alcohol, thereby leading to evaporation of fragrance. Also, alcohol is drying and irritating to the skin. These alcohol-free perfumes smell clean and simple, and they do not overpower or clutter like a few commercial scents.

Now, when you know the basic differences between alcoholic and non-alcoholic perfumes, make a smart move and go for the one that suits your skin!

It's easy to be confused by perfume jargon. There's a surfeit of terms out there, but there's little explanation of what any of it actually means. In any given department store, you'll find parfum, extrait de parfum, liqueur de parfum, eau de parfum, cologne, eau de toilette, body splash, aftershave, and the list goes on. And while they might all just seem like variations of the same thing, in reality, they each have a precise, established meaning and optimal use. Fortunately, learning the terminology is easy and painless. May you never be confused in the fragrance department again.

All the fragrance terms listed above are actually just designators for different dilutions of perfume oil. Fragrances are, in a nutshell, blends of different plant oils and synthetic oils, but to make them spritz-able and less overwhelmingly potent, perfumers water them down with (usually) ethyl alcohol. So when someone talks about an eau de parfum or an eau de toilette, what they're really talking about is just an oil to alcohol ratio. Here's a fast breakdown of what those ratios mean, from strongest to most dilute:

Parfum / Extrait de Parfum

Don't let the terminology confuse you; these two are actually the same thing. You'll get a scent that's between 15 and 40 percent (but typically 20 percent) fragrance oil. These last the longest but often don't have the same big scent "trail" that more dilute eau de parfums do. If you absolutely love a fragrance already, try the parfum. It's usually going to magnify everything you like about the scent and make it even richer and more complex.

Eau de Parfum / Millésime / Parfum de Toilette

This is what most people consider "perfume," and it's the standard dilution level for women's fragrances, clocking in at between 10 and 20 percent oil (although almost always less than 15). EDPs tend to be the scents that are most noticeable to others, making them great for dates but not always optimal if you work in close quarters or spend a lot of time in the heat, which makes the smell even stronger.

Eau de Toilette

These are your go-tos for warm weather or inoffensive everyday wear. They're usually less than 10 percent oil, although they can be anywhere from five to 15, and they provide a lighter, slightly less complex scent than an EDP does. Fragrance counter people often position EDTs as "inferior" to EDPs, because they're lower priced, but that's simply not the case. They both have a function, and lots of scents are actually preferable in their EDT form. Don't let a sales pitch keep you from trying both, because the less expensive EDT could very well be a nicer fragrance for daily wear. They're also a great "entry" to a scent; if you're not sure you'll adore a fragrance or it's a big investment, buy the EDT.

Eau de Cologne

These aren't just for men, and they're a great choice if you want something extremely fresh and light that you can use in more than a couple of places. EDCs usually have about five percent fragrance oil in them, but they range from three to eight percent concentration. This means that some overlap with EDTs; usually the difference is either that the scent is gendered or that the cologne has lots of citrus notes, since that's historically part of the cologne recipe and the meaning is still sort of there.

Body Splash / Aftershave

These are the most dilute, coming in at between one and three percent fragrance oil. They're made to be worn all over and reapplied frequently, which makes them great for sweaty days at the beach, going hiking, freshening up after the gym, etc.

- Additional reporting by Gemma Cartwright

You've always seen/used big bottles of perfumes, but have you came across a stylus perfume?

Is that a pen? Is that a brush? Nope, neither! Its Evogue stylus perfume!

The easy click 3D button has 4 volume control, now you need not to worry about wasting too much of perfume!

Evogue's stylus perfume comes in 3 choices of scent: Fire, Metal and Earth

The smart design of the product is easy to grip and apply, as it is made from 100% fine & soft nylon brush

For frequent travellers, you will surely find this this EDP stylus super convenient! You can just toss this stylus perfume to your handbag, the 12g, 10 mm design is super slim and sleek. On top of that, the 2ml gel formulation is ultra concentrated as one click is enough for you to last for the whole day. Aamazing isn’t it?

Is your partner’s birthday / anniversary coming up? This would be the perfect gift for him/her! Get one today!

Update (11/7):

Good news! Evogue is giving away 300 FREE desserts to Penangites!

After the great success of their pop-up in Kuala Lumpur, Evogue will be popping up in Penang this July.

Join me at “Meet Your Scent” to discover a whole new way to experience fragrance and indulge your sweet tooth with Evogue.

Just complete 4 simples on FB to get your FREE dessert.

27 July (Fri) 4pm – 10pm @ Summer Dessert Bakery Café, Icon City

28 July (Sat) 12pm – 6pm @ Magnum, Gurney Paragon Mall

29 July (Sun) 12pm – 6pm @ Macallum Connoisseurs, Gat Lebuh Macallum

See you there!

Evogue Perfume | Eau De Parfum Stylus. Remember me! Since the time of ancient Egypt, a girl from a wealthy family uses to wear a perfume. Nowadays perfume becomes the best friend of everyone including me. But why? Wears perfume, I want people to remember me fondly. A secret about my personality you might not know. Can be discovered through signature perfume. Every fragrance is unique and it's important to find the ones that suit you. Let me introduce you to one of Perfume brand that you should consider as your signature perfume. Evogue.

For their first series, they offer 3 type of perfume (Fire,Earth& Metal) but I suggest your with Metal Evogue perfume. The Stylus is uniquely contrived for people with an active lifestyle, who are always on the go. Run an errand for your boss or rushing to meet a deadline, sweating a lot is not a big deal. Individually priced at $39USD and a gift set of all 3 costs $109USD.

EARTH is a burst of lemon, bergamot, grapefruit citrus notes, bright green herbs and orris tinged woods; developing into a blend with a touch of sweet sandalwood to create an energetic base.

FIRE conveyed elegance perfectly with the refined composition of magnolia and rose set into a velvety accord of jasmine, raspberry and musk to suggest a more abstract impression.

METAL produce a vision of a noble horsemen hunting through damp woods, the citrus and bitter herbs of Metal evoke the crisp white shirt and warm skin of someone irresistibly attractive and elegantly sexy.

This perfume is unisex mean both gender can use. The beauty and the genius of this exquisitely refine fragrance lie in its perfect balance: a balance between different elements of the composition, between simplicity and complexity, between artistic merit and pure pleasure. It is one of those rare perfumes that have plenty to say, but that are easy to understand. The effervescence of Metal is set by pink pepper, cashmere wood, amber and patchouli, which form an exhilarating prelude. Made in Singapore. Formulated in France.

TOP SCENT: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lemon
MIDDLE: Lavender, Magnolia, Cashmere Wood
BOTTOM: Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli

How to use? For first time, you just need to twist the Volume Control (at the tip) to the highest Volume 4. Then click the 3D Button for several times until the gel is released. Glide anywhere on your body. I suggest glide on your wrist, behind your ear or at the bottom of your throat. The pulse points where your heart rate can be felt are the best spots to apply due to the warmth of your blood. Through its leak-proof brush tip, the delicate trail of scent forms the basis of all we experience, treasure and enjoy. A tiny bit of the perfume goes a long way, thanks to its advanced unique blend. Now you are ready to go!

Filled with the finest Eau De Parfum, expertly crafted by renowned artisans, it unleashes brilliantly paired fragrance notes. The Stylus is sleek, compact, and convenient. It fits into any pocket, pouch or bag. It offers superb convenience and precision anytime, anywhere – The coveted new art, the new trend!

Penangties, I have a good news for you!!!

After their successful pop-ups in KL, Evogue will be coming to Penang end of July! Discover a brand new way of experiencing fragrance and also pamper yourself with some sweets with Evogue at "Meet Your Scent". Complete these 4 simple steps on Facebook to claim your FREE dessert! I repeat 300 FREE DESSERTS ON EVOGUE! Click here now!

Meet Evogue at these locations on the following dates:
27/7 (Fri) 4pm-10pm @ Summer Dessert Bakery Cafe, Icon City
28/7 (Sat) 12pm-6pm @ Magnum, Gurney Paragon Mall
29/7 (Sun) 12pm-6pm @ Macallum Connoisseurs, Gat Lebuh Macallum
#meetyourscent #evogueinpenang!

What's that one beauty item that you can't live without? Lipstick? Eyeliner? Mascara?

My answer will be perfume!

Most of the time, I don't wear any makeup but I don't really feel comfortable leaving the house without a few sprays of perfume. I don't do it to impress anyone but myself!

When Evogue reached out to me for this collaboration, I was elated.

Not only it's a perfume brand, it is a stylus perfume! Perfect for me to bring around for random touch-ups throughout the day without having to add one extra pound to my handbag.

The best thing is you can definitely carry it with you in a plane cabin! No more going through the hassel of transferring your perfume into a smaller bottle or finding a travel size one.

Formulated in France and made in Singapore, Evogue has 3 perfumes in their collection - Fire, Earth and Metal. They are individually priced at $39USD and a gift set of all 3 costs $109USD.

I am using Earth for this review.

Earth's top notes are bergamot, lemon and grapefruit. Its middle notes consist of orris, galbanum, lavender, nutmeg and black pepper with sandalwood, moss, amber, musk as its base.

Evogue totally picked the right one for me because I love lemon, grapefruit, orris, lavender, sandalwood and musk! Anything that has these in it, I'm sold!

Instead of spraying it like the conventional perfumes, Evogue's perfume is in the shape of a pen with a brush tip - a little like a brush eyeliner!

For first time use, twist the volume control at the tip to the highest volume 4, click the 3D button on the side of the stylus a few times until the gel is released and glide it anywhere on your body.

ou can apply it without anyone knowing at all!

The gel texture is to provide a more intense and longer lasting scent with the least usage possible.

And...I promise it's not sticky!

For those that are in Penang, I have a good news for you!

After their successful pop-ups in KL, Evogue will be coming to Penang end of July! Discover a brand new way of experiencing fragrance and also pamper yourself with some sweets with Evogue at "Meet Your Scent". Complete these 4 simple steps on Facebook to claim your FREE dessert!

Meet Evogue at these locations on the following dates:
27/7 (Fri) 4pm-10pm @ Summer Dessert Bakery Cafe, Icon City
28/7 (Sat) 12pm-6pm @ Magnum, Gurney Paragon Mall
29/7 (Sun) 12pm-6pm @ Macallum Connoisseurs, Gat Lebuh Macallum

Also not forgetting the hastags, #meetyourscent #evogueinpenang!