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Perfumes that last all day
Men and women love fragrances, there’s no doubt about that, but how difficult it is to find perfumes that last all day ?
Whether it’s a fragrance to wear for a wedding, a day at work or out and about sight seeing, we all look for a scent that can stand the longevity of the day.
Very few designer and expensive perfumes and aftershaves will last for 8 hours and there is the need to re apply at some point during the day.
Not everyone wants to carry a bottle of their favourite around with them.
Especially if your taste in perfume has a designer bottle that is more fitting for your bedside table than in your handbag or briefcase.
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We are often drawn to a designer bottle before we try the scent. The celebrity behind a fragrance will have an influence on our purchases too.
Another factor alongside a perfume that lasts all day is the cost. Many of us have expensive taste in fragrances but not always the budget that goes with it.
Welcome to FM World- affordable fragrances
This is where FM World perfume bottles for men, women and unisex scents come into play.
With a huge selection of scents that suit any budget and inspiration from the designer perfumes that we see on the shelf and online today, it’s of little surprise why so many people are buying their next bottle from a successful company.
FM WORLD know just what their customers are looking for in a fragrance.
■ Affordability
■ Longevity
■ Gorgeous scents
■ Matching products
Have you noticed that we haven’t put fancy design bottles?
FM WORLD know that they don’t need to create a flamboyant and glitzy designer bottle in order to sell their fragrances.
Simplicity is key, along with a scent that has beautiful notes to suit anyone, including children.
Related article: fragrances for children
Why is FM perfume so popular?
First of all, FM have created perfumes that come in simplistic bottles as we know that it’s the scent that the customer wears and not the bottle.
Secondly, the company has no celebrity endorsers, TV advertisers or sales reps in store as their products can only be purchased through a distributor or preferred customer. More details about that later.
They have created perfumes that contain 20% perfume.
When we look at designer bottles, more often than not, we purchase a bottle of eau de toilette.
Purchasing a bottle of pure perfume with a designer label could set you back around £100-£350 ($112-$393).
This will also depend on who the designer is.
Many designer fragrances are diluted whereas with FM perfumes, they use pure oil.
Using pure perfume oil
FM can afford to use pure oil because as mentioned above they don’t use the endorses or advertise anywhere so they are not paying out for these external sources.
A very savvy way of creating perfumes and aftershaves.
FM bottles are numbered
The bottles are still elegant, there is no doubt and instead of having a name on each bottle, FM use numbers for each of their perfumes.
Customers know that if they purchase a bottle of FM perfume, they will have a scent that lasts around eight hours if they purchase a bottle from the PURE range.
A great benefit to these perfumes is that there is a selection that come with an INTENSE range.
Did you know that FM also create pheromones ?
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The INTENSE range simply means that the perfume oil is 30% instead of 20%.
With a higher rate of perfume oil, you will most certainly enjoy a long-lasting perfume for men and women as the scent will last around 10 hours.
We know that in today’s world, money is a big problem for many and shoppers see buying perfumes as a luxury, especially the high end expensive brands.
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This is another reason why FM have created beautiful fragrances that everyone can afford.
Having a range of sizes also makes it a better and affordable option for many. There are 100ml, 50ml and 15ml bottles.
Women love perfumes that fit neatly in their handbag and are small enough to take on the plane for a holiday.
With such a huge collection to choose from, it’s of little surprise that both women and men have fallen in love with the gorgeous scents of FM fragrances.
Many have heard of the fragrance wheel and this is used when we perhaps want to try a new scent and aren’t sure what type of scent to try.
Looking at the fragrance family helps to narrow down our choice.
Perfumes are based around different fragrance notes and when we combine similar notes with one another, it becomes more likely that scents smell similar to other perfumes on the market.
We have previously discussed designer perfumes and FM fragrances and their similarities here so we know that there are no copy cat perfumes within FM.
How to save more money on your fragrances
FM gives everyone from all over the world the opportunity to join the company for FREE!With many companies such as Avon, Arbonne or Scentsy, there is a registration fee.Something that not everyone wants to pay out, especially if it turns out that the company isn’t a fit for you.
Signing up as a preferred customer:
Anyone can sign up over the age of 16 and the link for those who live in the UK can be clicked here.If you are interested in signing up and you live outside of the UK, please get in touch and I will assist you with signing up in your country.We have offices all over the world.The benefits of signing up:Saving up to 33% on selected products in the catalogue to use for yourself or to sell to someone else.Friends and family gift ideas can be purchased from your personal account and every product that you purchase will give you points.The more products you purchase for yourself or sell on to others, the more commission can be potentially earn.
Signing up as a distributor:
Working similar to a preferred customer, the added benefit of signing up as a distributor is the opportunity to be able to build a team alongside purchasing the products at a discounted price.
You still earn your own points and commission and the points that your team earn go into your group points as well as their individual accounts.
Are you a pyramid scheme ?
Absolutely not. Apart from pyramid schemes being considered illegal, let me explain why all businesses are ‘pyramids’.
Below, you will see a pyramid ‘structure’.
The majority of businesses will have this structure.
Big businesses such as McDonalds, Boots, M&S and Wilkinson.
Everyone starts at the bottom of a pyramid are the employees and some work their way up to the top to become a manager.
We all have our own journey when we start a new ‘job ‘ and we all reach different levels at different times in our business.
The same goes for Network Marketing.
We all start at the bottom and build our own structure and that structure build their own and so on.
Everyone has the potential to earn commission and profit but unlike your 9-5 job, where you get paid regardless of how much work you do, in the FM World business, every member needs to do the work to see the results.
We’ve always been taught to look for a ‘job’ and therefore miss the ‘opportunities’ that are out there to find.
Get in touch if you would like the opportunity to save on your purchases or sell to friends/family or colleagues.
So there are perfumes available that do last all day. If you need any help in choosing a scent, get in touch or add a comment below.
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The best perfume for a wedding day
A special day deserves the right fragrance so what do we need to know about choosing the best perfume for a wedding day?
Whether you are the bride or groom, finding the right scent will make the day more special and memorable, so we will take a look at both female and male scents.
A few years back, weddings seemed to be more of a summer season function due to having the best weather we could hope for.
The perfect backdrop for photos with the sun shining, the flowers in full bloom and the wedding party wearing gorgeous summer dresses to compliment their suntan.
For those living and getting married in the UK, summer weather was often unpredictable and so the bride- to- be would opt for the summer months in the hope that the weather was perfect for their important day.
Nowadays weddings take place abroad and during the winter months too so it can be difficult to find the right scent for the right time of year and its special occasion.
The best perfume for a wedding day
First of all, we need a scent that makes a lasting impression and has the ability to re create special memories each time it is worn.
Perfume, very much like music, has the wonderful ability to bring back memories and the wedding day for both the man and woman is one that is to be forever treasured and remembered.
Secondly, we need a scent that lasts for the whole duration of the day without the need to reapply.
Whether it’s for a male or female, there are plenty of scents to choose from for such an occasion.
Depending on what time of year/season that the wedding takes place, this will help to narrow down the selection accordingly.
For anyone who has ever attended a wedding will already know that it’s a very busy time surrounded by lots of family, friends and special guests.
Everyone involved wants the day to run smoothly and be perfect for the bride and groom.
Wearing a scent that is overpowering for those around you will be noticeable and memorable but for the wrong reasons.
The bride
The bride is the first person that everyone looks at and so the guests will notice every small detail. From the hair and make up to the beautiful dress she will be wearing.
Whilst perfume isn’t seen, wearing the right fragrance will definitely have an impact on the groom and the guests.
As the bride walks down the isle, those attending will notice her elegance and beauty and as she walks past.
Any scent that she may be wearing could be significant or subtle depending on her chosen one.
Some may be led to believe that in order to have a fragrance that lasts for several hours or indeed all day, they need to wear one that has strong fragrance notes.
Wearing an overpowering scent will most certainly spoil your dress and first impression as a bride. We don’t need to wear a strong perfume to stand out and be noticed.
Having a subtle and elegant scent that softly lingers as you walk past your guests in the church will have heads turning just as much as your outfit so it is important to choose the most suitable one.
The groom
Just as important as the bride is the groom at the wedding. Whilst many eyes will be on the bride as the couple walk down the isle, the groom will still have eyes watching him and the perfect scent will be noticeable too.
There is definitely something quite exquisite about a male wearing a crisp new suit, perfectly groomed and having the most incredible scent lingering as they walk past.His bride will appreciate it just as much as their guests.The season- things to consider
Are you getting married during the month of spring?
Look for scents that are floral based to bring the outside smells of fresh flowers and warm days to life with your perfume.
Possibly the most popular scents around today as they are so versatile and can be worn day or night whatever the season.
If your wedding is held during the month of summer, regardless of the country and the weather is forecast to be as hot, it’s important to choose a perfume where the base notes don’t react with the hot temperatures.
One option as discussed in a previous post the best summer fragrances for women, is to opt for a body spray.
These will be much lighter than perfume and therefore will rest on the skin without the heat from the weather or your own body heat reacting negatively.
Wearing the wrong scent during hot weather can make your choice of fragrance smell more extreme as the heat reacts.
If your wedding is planned to fall in the Autum, such fragrances can have deeper base notes and be more oriental and woody.
It’s still important to choose one that isn’t too heavy with such notes.
Winter weddings can have a similar theme when choosing the right heart and base notes.
The skin is much cooler so there is no risk of the scent reacting with body heat and therefore a wider choice of scents are available.
Of course, there will be many a bride who may in fact not wish to wear any kind of perfume or body fragrance.
For those who are not perfume lovers, hair perfume is the perfect solution. The chance to still carry a scent around with you, without having it directly onto the skin.
Many women may want to have a different scent to what they would normally wear so that it feels more special to have a new scent.
Others will keep to their trusted favourite signature scent that everyone knows and recognizes.
Either way, whatever a bride chooses, it has to be their own decision as to what they do or don’t wear.
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Perfume samples
The wonderful thing about perfume is the chance to purchase and try samples. This is especially important for the big day.
Samples also make wonderful favours too as you will read in the same article.
Whilst we can get away with buying clothing before trying the item on, perfume is such a personal item to purchase.
Many places may not accept exchanges or refunds once the packaging and bottle has been opened.
The most popular perfume for a wedding day
There are a few perfumes that spring to mind as soon as we think about looking for a scent for a special day.
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La Vie Est Belle Lancôme
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme is a hugely popular and very wearable scent for many women and it can be worn all year round.
This makes it a perfect choice of fragrance for those who like fruity/flower scents.
Top notes: pear, blackcurrant
Heart notes: iris, jasmine, and orange blossom
Base notes: vanilla, praline, tonka bean and patchouli.
This 2018 perfume has a wonderful combination of scents that will be sure to linger for your special day with those around you.
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Chanel no.5
Chanel No.5 is a timeless classic and therefore fits perfectly as a wedding perfume.
Top notes: Ylang-Ylang, neroli, bergamot,aldehydes and peach
Heart notes: Jasmine, rose, iris, Lily-of-the-valley
Base notes: Sandalwood,vanilla, patchouli and vetiver
Savage by Dior
If the groom wishes to turn heads as well as be remembered for his fragrance then he can’t go wrong with Savage by Dior.
A fragrance that was launched in 2015, has a gorgeous combination of perfect notes to compliment his outfit.
Top notes: pepper and Calabrian bergamot
Heart notes: lavender, pink pepper, sichuan pepper, patchouli, vetiver, geranium and elemi
Base notes: : cedar, ambroxan and labdanum.
This scent truly does scream masculinity on the first sniff.
With its crisp and sharp note, it will compliment any delicate flower notes that his bride is wearing.
Long lasting and a scent that does have an impact and is best sprayed lightly.
Jo Malone-unisex fragrances
Jo Malone is a very popular brand of fragrance that both man and women will have heard of or indeed tried.
The great attribute of this brand is that Jo Malone are unisex fragrances. A wonderful balance of notes that suit either sex.
Why choose a unisex fragrance?
Some may say it’s the perfect solution when trying to find the right scent, not only for the bride but also one that balances well with the grooms choice of fragrance.
A unisex scent that both bride and groom can wear on their special day would seem to be the answer for those that struggle to find ‘matching scents’.
One that also saves money when out looking and purchasing a memorable perfume for such a special day.
So if we choose a Jo Malone scent, a brand that has a fairly large selection, which one do we choose for the special day?
Peony & Blush Suede- Jo Malone
Launched in 2013, Peony & Bush Suede is a popular choice for both sexes.
Top notes: apple
Heart notes: peony – floral rose and honey with a subtle green aroma
Base notes: suede – complimenting the floral luxury and hints of sensual notes in this wonderfully simplistic bottle.
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This is a popular scent that is the epitome of charm and flirtatiousness.
It’s just as important for men to find the right scent.
If you both choose to wear different fragrances, be sure to choose ones that compliment one another and try samples first if you’re choosing something new.
At FM World we have the samples at your fingertips.
With over 150 to choose from, you can purchase and try as many as you wish before you find the perfect scent just for you.
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Buying cheap perfume will cost more
Buying cheap perfume will cost more in the long run so why do people opt for this as an alternative ?
Whenever we hear the word designer, we instantly think of expensive brands, celebrities and quality products.
Whether it’s a clothing range, cosmetics, shoes or perfume.
We do get what we pay for although many would agree that some designer brands are overpriced.
Customers can be left feeling ripped off when they see a huge price tag that perhaps doesn’t justify the item being purchased.
We’ve all been there. A spot of retail therapy works wonders to lift the mood but at what cost ?
Men and women love to shop, especially if they know what they are intending to buy. Whilst women are more prone to window-shopping more than men, buying something new really can lift the mood.
Some may say buying impulsively can have the opposite effect and leave you with the panic of overspending and falling into the dept hole. Especially if one’s purchase is on the more expensive side.
No one wants to see their money wasted It’s important to balance the two.
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Personally, I’m not a big lover of shopping, aimlessly walking around the shops in the hope that something will catch my eye.
I prefer a more purposeful visit, with the intention of knowing exactly what I am shopping for.
My sister and late mother on the other hand would shop till they dropped!
We all have the idea of shopping and saving at the same time, so it’s very much done with the intention of buying more for our money. That makes sense.
Looking for cheaper options
There will be certain products on the market that this will work in our favour.
Clothes for instance, can be bought much cheaper and some will still last just as long and come out of the wash the same size as they went in!
What about products such as cosmetics ?
These too can be bought cheaper but if you are prone to sensitive skin, purchasing a more expensive brand will always be the better option to avoid skin allergies.
When it comes to perfumes, we all know the price we pay to have a designer bottle of Chanel in our possession.
An iconic perfume
Chanel perfume was also the most popular and highest ranked brand for women in the UK in 2020, with an estimated 4.9million women enjoying its unique fragrance. That’s a huge amount of sales for just one designer bottle.
The iconic bottle and fragrance of Chanel. A fragrance owned by many women around the world So what about when shops sell copies of the designer perfumes at a fraction of the price?
We already know that we can buy the real thing at the Duty Free and they will often be a little cheaper.
A cheeky purchase for the up coming holiday that we all look forward to having. Almost obligatory to visit one too, before boarding the plane.
Some wait until this time to purchase their favourite or ask their family member/friend to pick one up on their way through or on the plane because the price is a little lower.
Copies of our favourite perfumes
Recently, Poundland have released a selection of fragrances, all in the same packaging and bottles as the designer brands, but with a huge difference.
The price tag.
Savings on perfume isn’t always the best option For as little as £1, customers can purchase a copy of their favourite bottle but at what cost ?
We’re all bargain hunters inside. Even those who can afford the real thing more than some. Everyone loves a saving. It leaves more money and opportunity to spend the rest on something else.
A walk into Poundland is everyone’s idea of the perfect shop.
A shop that everyone loves for the fact that they can purchase household products, cosmetics, birthday cards and food for a bargain price.
Carry on walking through and we now see a display of designer fragrances from such names as Chanel, Creed, Carolina Herrera and Paco Rabanne. Or are they ?
We all know that Poundland is just that, a pound shop. A place that almost seems too good to be true when we can purchase hand wash or toothpaste for just £1.
Some would argue that such items can be bought cheaper from the big stores such as Asda and Sainsbury’s. Indeed, they can so it’s important to be savvy when we shop.
So what about buying your favourite perfume for £1? A fragrance such as Paco Rabanne’s Lady Million, would leave your purse short of around £83 for the real thing. Can it really be bought for £1 instead?
Of course, we all love to save money but at what cost?
Buying cheap perfume will cost more
On the first initial spray we are surprised by the similarity in fragrance notes but the real key is how long will the scent last?
Lady Million is a very popular fragrance and the third most favourite scent for women.
Containing notes of Raspberry, Jasmine, Patchouli and Amber to name a few, this perfume scent is instantly noticed with its first spray.
The packaging alone suggests that this isn’t the real deal. Poundland cleverly use slightly different names for their duped fragrances. This allows them to sell a product that has similar scents to the real perfumes.
Trying to sell a fake product off as the real thing is counterfeit.
So Lady Million is labeled as Queen in Million and although the design of bottles may be similar, companies do change their bottles so they are not identical to the real item.
A clever marketing strategy
We already know that purchasing a bottle for £1 won’t give us a designer brand in our shopping basket.
Many will be on a shopping budget so buying such an affordable fragrance will seem very appealing.
What about the longevity though?
Whilst it’s a great purchase to buy a similar bottle to one of our favourites at a fraction of the cost, is it really worth it ?
Cheaper alternatives
A spray of a cheaper alternative will save money for other things for sure but at what cost ?
Imagine you have picked up a dupe bottle of Black Opium by Yves St Laurent which is named as Black Dust in Poundland.
A great bottle and packaging and definitely inspired by the real designer perfume, it doesn’t look out of place on the shelf.
A pleasant smell, just like Black Opium, with a sweet scent but instantly too overpowering with its sweetness.
The depth that Black Opium carries wasn’t a match though for this alternative.
When we use perfume, we apply in the morning, preferably on clean, moisturized skin so that we get the most out of the fragrance.
Purchasing a Poundland alternative will leave you using it a more of a body spray as the initial first spray was gone within minutes. No one wants to keep reapplying their scent throughout the day just to make it last.
Speaking of making a perfume last, this bottle really won’t last very long if it’s constantly needs reapplying throughout the day.
The chances of anyone around you noticing the whiff of scent will be very slim too unless they are standing right beside you when you spray.
So the £1 bottle of fragrance that initially saved you a fair amount of money, will eventually cost you more. You will constantly be spending money on replacing the bottle that’s only lasted a week!
Purchasing for the younger generation would be the only reason to buy a £1 fragrance. They don’t need overpowering scents to make an impression and will still feel like they are a part of the grown up world with a bottle of designer spritz.
If buying a dupe bottle seems to be the only option to owning a scent that’s similar to your favourite designer perfume, there is another option.
At FM World, we sell designer inspired fragrances.
What does that mean? Check out my article on do you sell designer perfume ?
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Perfume longevity
Perfume longevity. How long should your perfume last ? Well, there are a few factors to consider.
Shelf life of perfume
It can be a costly process if your favourite fragrance sits on the shelf waiting to be used. All fragrances will have a shelf life and we can usually get away with a couple of years before our favourite perfume starts to smell ‘off’ and turn a different colour.
This is due to the fragrance becoming oxidised and the molecules in the bottle will break down and this eventually affects the scent.
Exposing a bottle of perfume to direct sunlight and not keeping it in a dark place or in its own box, can have an impact.
It might look elegant showing off your designer bottles but you will accelerate the molecules breaking down and you won’t get a long shelf life for your favourites. Painful if you’re spending £80-£100 on a bottle.
Perfume notes for longevity
There are some notes within the fragrance family that are less likely to oxidise and those are ones with a high alcohol content like amber, leather and woody notes.
Fragrances that lose their longevity the quickest tend to be perfumes with citrus or patchouli notes. Perfumes contain alcohol in order to preserve their shelf life.
How we look after our perfume will determine how long it could last for Perfume Longevity
Whilst leaving your perfume in direct sunlight is a definite no no, heat in general will have the same effect so don’t leave them close to any radiators.
The best place to store your perfume is inside a wardrobe or cupboard
Away from places like the bathroom where you will have hot water pipes, heat and humidity.
Another way of making sure your perfume holds its longevity is covered in my topic here Using perfume correctly
It’s important to store your bottles correctly 
Bottles look pretty on display but you will preserve them longer in a cupboard Remember also that perfume longevity is different to perfume sillage.
So get into the habit of storing your perfumes correctly and you will notice that they will last much longer.
If you love designer fragrances but not their price tag, then take a look at our online shop for better savings and longer lasting fragrances.
If you have any questions then please feel free to get in touch
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A perfume for every occasion