What is perfume oil? Perfume oils are the pure oils that perfumes are made from. Perfume oils are alcohol- and harsh chemical- free. Perfume that one may purchase for $50.00 or more contains an average of only 33% pure perfume oil, and the rest (67%) is alcohol, water, butane, etc.

Alcohol "kills the soul of a plant or flower essence". Butane is used as a sort of lighter-than-air fragrance carrier. It causes the perfume to have a powerful scent when first sprayed, but fades away quickly. Basically, although the cologne one buys in the store is a pleasantly fragranced perfume, it is in actuality a chemical illusion. Perfume oil is substantially lower in cost than alcohol-laden, diluted perfume, starting as low as $5.00 for a three- to five-month supply. The reason for the low cost is connected to low overhead and the perfume oil industry's general practice of selling the product at a fair price.

Another benefit of perfume oil is that it is undiluted, which causes it to last 8 to 24 hours on the skin, and longer on clothing. To apply perfume oil, just dab a bit on the back side of your hand (it mixes better there with your body chemistry) and then rub it on your neck, arms, and anywhere skin meets skin, etc.

Perfume oil is also used for Aromatherapy, the use of scent for medicinal purposes. Certain scents have been tested and proved to be effective for relaxation, pain relief, and stimulation of the mind. For example, lavender is an extremely relaxing fragrance, which also relieves insomnia. Lavender also calms hyperactive children and helps adults relieve stress and calm nerves. Lemon is a stimulation fragrance and is good to smell before a challenging day or a test.

Perfume Oil is very versatile. You can use it to fragrance candles, bath crystals, lotion, massage oil, bath oil, bubble bath, etc., or you can fragrance your home, office or work place with perfume oil by placing perfume oil in a lamp bulb ring ( which is a brass or ceramic ring that goes on top of a lamp light bulb), by putting perfume oil in potpourri and by using diffusers.

Perfume Oil scents never change, do not evaporate, and are inexpensive and versatile. Basically, perfume oils are what you purchase for yourself or for a gift when only the real thing will do.