"Dear Patti" Answers Pressing Beauty Questions

Hauppauge, NY − August 2009 − FragranceNet.com, the online retailer of discounted genuine brand fragrances, presents the second installment of Ask Patti – the Company’s on-site “Dear Abby” and beauty aficionado.

Dear Patti:

I’m a bit confused about fragrance terminology. I’ve trying to pick a fragrance that matches my personality and all I see is tops notes, base notes and middle notes – what is this? Signed, Intrigued

Dear Intrigued:

Fragrance descriptions can get a bit tricky but no worries there’s nothing too complicated about it. Fragrance notes explain all the delicious blends you’re smelling, to put it in layman’s terms, the top note is the fragrance that makes the first impression, the scent that you initially smell, while the middle note is the heart of the fragrance, finally the base note is the signature of the fragrance, usually the heaviest scent. Let’s take the classic fragrance, Downtown Girl by Revlon (eau de parfum 1.5 ounces $9.79), its top notes (the scent you’ll smell first), includes: bergamot, jasmine and gardenia, and its base notes (the perfume’s signature spicy scent), includes: patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood and musk. Hope this helps!

Dear Patti:

No matter the season my lips are always chapped! Whether I’ve been playing volleyball on the beach or spent the day on the slopes, my lips are dried-out, chapped and painful! What can I use to soothe my lips? Sincerely, Always Chapped


Dear Always Chapped:

Chapped, sun burnt lips are both uncomfortable and unattractive and it’s hard to believe that no matter the temperature our lips can feel the damaging effects of the sun. Protect your puckers and give them a dash of energy with Murad’s Energizing Pomegranate Lip Therapy SPF 15, a dose of this delicious balm will shield your lips from the elements and provide relief to already scorched lips. Best of all, this name brand Lip Therapy will only set you back a mere $15.50.

Dear Patti:

My wedding day is quickly approaching (3 weeks to be exact) and I have yet to pick a fragrance to wear on my special day. I want my scent to be romantic, beautiful and classic, what do you suggest? With love, Future Mrs.



Dear Bride-to-Be:

Nothing exudes bride like Vera Wang. Her classic designs and romantic couture comes alive in her debut fragrance, Vera Wang by Vera Wang (eau de parfum 1.7 ounces $48.19). This truly feminine fragrance captivates romance with notes of sweet mandarin, whimsical lotus and exotic iris. With this classic scent you’ll be radiating love all night long. Cheers!

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