Herbs for many centuries used by our ancestors for magic rituals, cooking secrets from prying elixirs stored in encrypted form in the manuscripts and books of the temple. Valuable aromatic oils, drinks and incense were used to carry out various rituals, regains health and give strength. Even in the Bible there is the presence of aromatic compounds on the basis of almonds, myrrh, rose and cinnamon. Especially succeeded in creating fragrances Arab peoples. Top-notch experts in all kinds of spices, they had already become the founders of the "Eastern" direction in perfumery, using herbs as a basis. It is they who invented the alembic, the improved process of distillation.
In the fourteenth century. were first perfume, which were made on the basis of essential oils and alcohol. Industrial production began much later, only in the seventeenth century., And the first "manufacturers" have become Florentine monks who all kinds of aromatic oils were fragrant essences and ointments. Maybe their fragrant composition and were the first examples of modernperfume-scented herbs.
Gradually more and more spirits penetrated into everyday life. Showers and other water treatments, for obvious reasons, had not yet been distributed and spirits helped kill odors. It was only much later, after going along with humanity on the path of progress and individual development, the flavors become an expression of the essence of man, his trademark.
All fragrances are divided into three main groups:
• plant (flowers, leaves, stems, vegetables, fruits, bark, resin, etc.)
• Animals (amber, musk)
• Synthetic (replace or supplement the natural flavor)
Perfume-scented herbs refers to a plant, green direction and used in perfumery compositions, often as a supplement to the basic flavors. While some perfumers give them first place, and "green" smell never fail, giving freshness and perfume dizzying interesting, original sound.
Researchers have discovered an interesting fact. It turns out, the smells of freshly cut grass and forests can reduce stress and nervous tension. Man, inhale the aroma of genuine nature becomes calm, quiet, he loses irritability and improved memory. Nick Lavids, head of neurology at the University of Queensland has decided to take advantage of this and created
perfume-scented herbs. Laboratory experiments have shown that the smell of new-mown hay activates parts of the brain responsible for memory, reduces the effects of stress. Its anti-stress fragrance scientist namedSerenascent and included in it, except for the smell of grass, the composition of the bark and foliage. Maybe as a perfume in the literal sense of the word, and you can not use them, but as a relaxing and tonic they are quite suitable for the application.
Perfume-scented herbs not only have a healing effect, they are perfectly suited to any image and its unobtrusive, fresh aroma can any human being to create a good mood. Especially good this perfume in the warmer months when you do not want to wear heavy smell of a loop. Let's head to plunge into freshnessperfume-scented herbs and choose for themselves their own, individual flavor.
1.Pleasures For Men (Este Lauder) - Nectarine and fresh green shaded spicy ginger and wood moss perfume gives the mood of serenity and peace. Fragrance for men who appreciate the simple pleasures of life and sensual relationship.
2.Relaxing Fragrance (Shiseido) - Fragrance, designed for relaxation and harmonization of relations with the outside world. Magical combination of oriental spices, herbs and flowers reveals the consciousness towards the universe and fills it with tranquility.
3.Image (Cerutti) - perfume with the smell of grassSupplemented with sensual hints of leather and cedar. Woman using this fragrance - a relaxed and sociable, having authority over the passage of time.
4.Grass (Demeter) - Unisexperfume with a pronouncedthe smell of grass. Fresh and light, they are suitable for both office and for a romantic date.
5.Herba Fresca (Guerlain) - How long have you walked barefoot on the morning dew, plunging into a grassy freshness and fragrance of wild flowers? This perfume will give you the opportunity. Fresh, green scent, suitable energetic and active women who prefer all natural.
6.Flower Fresh (Faberlic) - perfume with the smell of grassSupplemented with fresh melon and floral notes. Pungent aroma invigorates, inspires confidence and makes you forget about all the unpleasant things in life.
7.Chai Tea (Demeter) - Very sensual composition awakening desires and pleasures of joy. Notes grass barely stand out from the fragrant, warm spices and profitable set off a deep, rich aroma of black tea.
Svetlana Krutova
Women's magazine JustLady