Author Archives: Howard Javis

A Day at the Beach.

Australia has over 10,000 beaches. They are pristine and often deserted. It is possible if you are visiting any of these beaches that your footprints maybe the only ones there. We are surrounded by two mighty oceans and the waves that crash on our shores have travelled many thousands of miles to lap our shores. […]

Wild Dragons Blood

WILD DRAGON’S BLOOD (You are dreaming). Somewhere in an enchanted redwood forest you are wandering along a winding path. It’s foggy and cool. There’s a dampness in the air. Your nose picks up faint wafts of moss, lichen and clumps of mushrooms. You notice their orange strange umbrella shapes. The fog swirls about your feet. […]

Scarlet, the Gypsy.

Scarlet, the gypsy. As another cool winter approaches Europe, we become surrounded by the delicious smells of Christmas. Steaming puddings with lashings of custard, hot smoky fires and the aroma of gluehwein, the warm spicy wine that heats your blood. (Meanwhile, here in Australia our summer heat has us thinking of beaches and swimming pools). […]

The Joy of Vanilla

The joy of Vanilla Ah, vanilla. It’s in our ice cream, mixed in cream, added to cakes, pancakes and essential in most desserts. Perfumers are not so interested in the flavour, but more so the scent of vanilla. The sweet fine fragrance of vanilla is so well known that it almost makes anyone hungry for […]

Differences between Natural-Organic and Synthetic Scents

In the world of fragrances today, you will discover ones that include a high percentage of synthetic ingredients as well as ones that include natural ones. At one time in history, all scents came from natural-organic sources such flowers and herbs, but these scents were expensive to make and buy. Chemists then discovered how to […]

The Benefits of Customising Your Own Perfume

Today, there is no need to settle for a perfume that hundreds, maybe even thousands of people wear. Instead, you can now customise your own perfume to broadcast a unique aroma wherever you traverse. Here at Bud Parfums, we will assist you with your efforts in this goal. Our experts will personalise a quality fragrance […]

Scent of a Woman: The Hidden Appeal of Perfumes

Just ask men about the hidden appeal of perfumes as far as a scent of a woman. Aromas imprint a memory into the mind of men in either a negative or positive manner. When males find the scent pleasing, it attracts them to females, but the opposite also can occur if men dislike the aroma. […]

The Fragrant Man and His Captivating Effects

Aromatherapy and the history of fragrances dates back to the earliest of times, in Egypt, Europe, Asia, and in every corner of the world were found those who could meld scents together that had captivating effects on people. All types of expertly mixed fragrances were sought, that is why royalty has always attracted master perfumers […]

Effects of Fragrance on Emotions: Moods and Physiology

Just as the aroma of food influences the body’s appetite, fragrances can trigger certain emotional responses depending upon our initial memory imprint of them. As a smell enters the nostrils and travels through the olfactory system, it affects different areas of the body along its journey. During this process, a fragrance transforms from a mere […]

Scent and Seduction: How Can Perfumes Arouse Your Senses?

At one time in history, scents were applied to the body to mask an unpleasant body odour since daily bathing was not always a practice, or they were used in religious rituals. Today, manufactured fragrances serve a much different purpose. Men and women both admit that perfumes can entice and arouse their senses and therefore, […]

Choose the Right Perfume for the Right Occasion

When it comes to fragrance, there is nothing more enchanting than wearing the right perfume for the right occasion. What is more, you can select perfume fragrances and scents according to the season, your mood and even the time of day. In truth, “just wearing” perfume is way out of fashion. Today, there are certain […]

The History of Perfumes

Since ancient times, people have been scenting their bodies for various reasons ranging from covering up unpleasant body odour to preparing the dead for burial. Perfumes are fragrant solutions that contain essential oils from flowers and other types of plants along with aroma compounds and other quality ingredients. For the most part, perfumes last longer […]

Is Your Perfume Boring?

Have you noticed that perfumes seem a little boring lately? Does it look like the big firms are re-releasing another copy of last year’s best seller? Do you wonder if they spend more on the advertising than the actual ingredients in the bottle? You are not alone, as a growing trend of savvy smart shoppers […]