MARTECCI VERSION FRAGRANCE LIST
GREAT PERFUMES FOR LADIES:
ANDIAMO PERFUME BY BORGHESE, MARTECCI VERSION
BENDING THE RULES PERFUME FOR WOMEN
Besos di Neroli perfume by Martecci's
BOOT SCOOTIN FOR WOMEN BY MARTECCI'S
BROWN EYED GIRL NO. 5 PERFUME BY MARTECCI'S
CAMILLA DI MARTECCI PERFUME FOR WOMEN
CARDUCCI DI MARTECCI FOR WOMEN
Chantillon PERFUME BY MARTECCI'S
Charles of the ritz perfume for women Martecci's Version
CHARLY FIRE PERFUME FOR WOMEN BY MARTECCI'S
CINDY CINDY NO. 1 FOR WOMEN BY MARTECCI'S
CLIMAT PERFUME BY LANCOME MARTECCI VERSION
Funicello
perfume for women by Martecci's
Grâce à Dieu PERFUME BY Martecci's
Havoc perfume by Mary Quant Martecci Version
HEAVEN SENT (MEM/RUBENSTEIN) MARTECCI VERSION
Lacordaire pour femme by Martecci
LAURA ASHLEY NO. 1 MARTECCI'S VERSION
LAURA ASHLEY NO. 3 LIMITED EDITION MARTECCI'S VERSION
Organza Indecence perfume by Givenchy Martecci Version
Osmanthus perfume by martecci's
MYSTERE DE ROCHAS MARTECCI VERSION
PINK CHERYL PERFUME BY MARTECCI'S
PURPLE MAJESTY PERFUME BY MARTECCI'S
Ravignan PERFUME BY MARTECCI'S
Richelie perfume by Martecci's
RIVIERA SUN BY VICTORIA SECRET MARTECCI VERSION
Secret 55 by Victoria Secret Martecci Version
SECRET 66 BY VICTORIA SECRET MARTECCI VERSION
Secret 88 by Victoria Secret Martecci Version
sENSI BY gIORGIO ARMANI MARTECCI VERSION
Trueste perfume by Tiffany Martecci Version
UNINHIBITED PERFUME BY CHER MARTECCI VERSION
VENEZIA PERFUME BY LAURA BIAGIOTTI MARTECCI VERSION
Victoria perfume by Victoria's Secret Martecci Version
VITAGLIANO NO. 1 PERFUME BY MARTECCI'S
Volpicell perfume by Martecci's
EMMA (LAURA ASHLEY) MARTECCI VERSION (COMING 2010-2011?)
FRAGRANCE STRENGTHS
Below you will find some definitions of some of the terms and
abbreviations concerning “perfume”. I am sure you are already familiar with some
of these. These definitions will help bring some clarity and consistency in our
communications once the CDF process gets underway. I think you would agree that
we should be “on the same page.” I hope you find the material helpful and
insightful.
First off, the word “perfume” comes from the Latin "Per Fumum." In Latin that
means "through the smoke." We get the words "fume", "fumes,"
""fumigate," etc from "fumum." But without bogging you down with a lot of other
details, the origin of perfume occurred in ancient times when, for example,
fragrant resins were burned as incense offerings. However, today, the
terminology has changed.
Now, at least in the United States, “perfume” is used generally to mean a
fragrance for a woman, and “cologne” can be used in conversation to generally
refer to a fragrance
for a man. I even use these terms in the same fashion at times. In fact, today
it is not uncommon to describe any fragrance, as “perfume” or “cologne”
regardless of what actual description it should have (EDP/EDT...).
Anyhow, one thing you need to keep in mind in the following definitions is, of
course, information about the length of time a fragrance will last on you. Other
than the concentration and notes of the essence, a fragrance’s tenacity is
dependent on other factors, such as your skin type, diet, physical activity, and
environment. And, get this. Most people don’t "know" this, but it is possible
for a person who has a significant change in diet and physical activity (loose
or gain weight) to have a scent “change” in smell ON them or TO them. The truth
behind such situations is that the scent was not redesigned or re-mixed with a
different formula, but that they, their body chemistry, or their environment
changed.
And, as a side note, certain fragrance companies do in fact change their
fragrance formulations. There are a variety of reasons for this. It could be
done as a marketing strategy to spur new interest and possibly create new demand
for the new product formulation. And part of the reason they do this is to
save on marketing costs for a new product. In this scenario, the new
formulation “piggy backs” on the marketing and name of the first launched
fragrance. Another part of the reason they do this is to test the demand and
brand loyalty for the original “perfume” or “cologne.”
Anyway, back to what we were talking about, the more technical definition of
“perfume” is that it is a fragrance that consists of the highest concentration
of the prepared perfume essence and is the strongest fragrance available. This
means that not only do you need to use less, but also that the fragrance tends
to last the longest longest. Sometimes this is spelled and called “Parfum.” But
Pure Parfum Essence is the 100% formulated essence and depending on a number of
factors, it may or may not be offered or marketed and is ususally never
recommended for individuals with sensitive skin.
Another term is “Parfum De Toilette,” and abbreviated PDT, and is usually
between a perfume (parfum) and an EDP (defined below) in strength of the
prepared perfume essence, but a few companies use the term to describe an EDT.
The term “Eau De Parfum” is abbreviated EDP, and is lighter (less concentrated)
than “Perfume” (parfum) and PDT, and so is less expensive but still has long
lasting characteristics, from 3 to 5 hours. Products can be called “Cologne” in
this concentration range.
“Eau De Toilette” is abbreviated EDT, and is a lighter more delicate fragrance,
with an even lesser concentration of the prepared perfume essence. That fact in
and of itself makes it most suited to everyday use. It is normally less
expensive than Eau de Parfum, and is generally said to last from 2 to 4 hours
for women’s “fragrances.” For men’s fragrances, this has the greatest
concentration of essence generally available for men and hence lasts the
longest, up to 5 hours. An EDT is often available for men in either a splash or
a spray.
And, just guess what EDC stands for. ... (“Jeopardy” music playing). ...... Yes.
You’re right. It’s the abbreviation for the term, “Eau De Cologne” (EDC). This
form of fragrance was originally developed in Italy in the seventeenth century
A. D. (Anno Domini=in the year of our Lord). But guess what? It is named for, of
all places, Cologne, Germany. The reason, of course, for this is because that is
where it was first marketed successfully at the end of the eighteenth century A.
D. Men and women often generally refer to an EDC as “Cologne”. And by some
authorities it is considered the least concentrated of fragrances while others,
like me, would teach that it less than an EDT, but more than an after-shave. It
is said to last up to 2 hours. Others would say it would last longer. Some teach
that an EDT has a higher concentration of essence than an EDC, while others
would say the opposite.
Aftershave, of course, is a term used in men’s fragrances to describe and is
less strong than what is called an EDT, it is the most popular choice and can
last for 2 to 3 hours. Aftershaves are kinder to the skin than EDT's. Those with
very sensitive skin should use after-shave balms. Products within this
concentration range can also be called an After Bath Body Splash, a Body Mist, a
Room Spray, or a Linen Spray. What a company calls the fragrance strength is
dependent on the packaging it will use and the intended end use of the product.
Our final term is “eau fraîche.” This can be considered the lightest scent
substance and used as a light splash in hot weather or when engaging in sports.
An old-fashioned term for “eau fraîche” is sweet-water.
As I mentioned previously, keep in mind that information about the length a
fragrance will last on you is dependent on numerous other factors other than the
concentration of the essence. Among other things, a fragrance’s “tenacity” is
dependent on factors, such as your skin type, diet, physical activity, and
environment.
Anyhow, you should also know that a number of factors influence how a particular
company applies their terminology when designating a fragrance’s strength,
or concentration, for any given product.
At Martecci’s, we use the following list is as our general conceptual guide as
to concentration, from greatest concentration to lowest, for a prepared
fragrance essence in a given (usually a non-consumable SD-alcoholic) base.
Pure Parfum Essence
Parfume or Perfume
PDT
EDP
EDT
Cologne
EDC
Aftershave /Body Splash/Body Mist/ Room Spray/Linen Spray
Eau fraîche / sweet water
of our perfumes & colognes
Canada,
United Kingdom,
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia,
Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic,
Denmark, Ecuador,
Estonia, Finland, Greece,
Hungary, Ireland, Israel,
Japan, Latvia, Lithuania,
Malaysia, Maldives, Malta,
Netherlands,
New Zealand,
Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Puerto Rico, Romania,
Russian Federation,
Singapore, Slovakia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey, and Uruguay.
See About Martecci's for additional details.
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