THE PARFUMERIE

Frequently asked questions

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       Does the thickness or thinness of the oil affect the quality of the oil? No. The thickness or thinness has absolutely nothing to do with oil quality- i.e. Egyptian Musk is the thickest oil around, but at the same time, it is a very mild fragrance. In contrast, Arabian Rosa is extremely thin in texture, but extremely strong. The notion that the thicker the oil, the stronger it is-is a misconception. Only a handful of oils  are thick, most oils are thin in texture. 

 

      Why Grade “A” Oils?  What is the difference between other store’s oils and Our oils? There are different grades of oils. The cheaper the grade, the less expensive it is. “GRADE A” oils, which we sell, are the finest or superior quality oils available. That means they  DO NOT CONTAIN ADDITIVES WHICH ARE USED TO DILUTE  COMMERICAL LY AVAILABLE FRAGRANCE OILS. Example : Alcohol is used in   lower grades.  So, the old adage holds…“You get what you pay for!” . You will notice from the photographs on our web site,  The various processes  (and cultures who process the flowers) have not changed for centuries. We are committed to providing our customers with a “SUPERIOR” quality   product. This is what keeps our customers returning year after year. Our fragrance oils DO NOT Evaporate as they are pure oil.

 

      What is the difference between perfume oil, fragrance oil, and body oil? Unfortunately, all these descriptions have been used in the same capacity, which has created confusion. They are basically two types of oil. The first type is any oil that can be used on the body-this type of oil can also be used for many other things. Whereas, oil that is not meant for the body, must be used for that primary use (e.g. making candles and soaps). Unfortunately, many oils that are not meant for the body are being sold as body oils. The majority of times, these oils do not do any harm to the body, but are a cheap or inferior grade of oil. The public should not be concerned with the description or identification of the oil, but the emphasis should be on knowing that the oil is meant for the body. 

 

Why does the color of oil seem to change from time to time? Depending on the season, oils will differ in color because of the crop season. Since most oils have natural ingredients, the time of year they are created will have bearing on the color.

 

      What is the shelf life of your oils? Since our oils do not contain any alcohol or water, the problem of evaporation does not exist. As long as the oils are kept away from extreme heat and sunlight, they will last for a very, very, very long time. The only thing that changes is the color. Some oils even get richer in scent-which is called marrying or maturing.  Think of it as a “fine wine”, it gets better with age. Oud Oil is probably the most expensive oil available.  The age of the OUD oil dictates much of the price as does the origin.

 

       How should I choose a fragrance oil?  This depends on how you intend to

       use the  oil you purchased. As perfume, our fragrance oils are wonderful.

       Just 1-2 drops on your body and you will wear the fragrance for many hours.

       As Aroma Therapy a few drops in an oil warmer will turn the room into a

       fragrant heaven.  As message oils you can choose many exotic and sensual

       fragrances that is sure to arouse and relax. Just choose a pleasing or favorite

       fragrance.  Erotic to exotic. Relaxing to invigorating. Wear a few drops and

       your sure to be noticed.  Both men and ladies alike you will turn on the senses

       of the people around you.

 

     How do I wear  the fragrance oils I purchased?  Simply apply 1-2 drops

      as you would any commercially available perfume or fragrance  oil to your

      body and enjoy the fragrance for many hours. Each person’s body chemistry is

      different therefore  no two people will have the exact  fragrant  even if  they

      were standing next to each other.

 

      What other uses can the fragrance oils be used for? You can simmer or

      warm your favorite fragrance oils in a diffuser or warmer to fill the room with

      the fresh aroma of your choice.

 

      I am not sure which Fragrance oils to Purchase?  Let us help you.

      Contact us so we may assist you  with your purchase.  We realize our inventory

     is extensive  so an experienced representative is available to answer any

     questions you may have.

       

 

       Why do you have so many pictures  displayed on your web site? For

       Centuries people from many different cultures have adorned their loved ones

       With the gift of exotic oils.  Some cultures use exotic oils in a spiritual

       ceremony , others as just adornment or objects of virtue. Kama Sutra, Tantric 

       and others of the better-known erotic disciplines  fall into the adornment

       category. Middle Eastern monarchies search for the finest or superior Oud

       produced. We have here a mixture of cultural traditional and ethnic interests

       which the fragrance oils we sell bound. Our web site attempts to cross these

       boundaries by showing you some of the cultures  who not only produce the

       exotic oils but use them as well. Besides there are only so many pictures of

       bottles of colored oils  you would want to view before you loose interest. A

       bottle of blue liquid is still a bottle of blue liquid when  viewed on the internet,

      BUT wait until you try it on, than it becomes a scent, a fragrance, a moment

      in time, past or present .

 

       Policies   ( the fine print)

 

Payment: The Parfumerie will accept the following as payment for your order Cash, Pay-Pal, Check, Money Order, Inter Bank Draft or Transfer. Please contact us for details. Payment must be made in US Dollars.

We do not bill unless prior arrangements have been made and credit approval is on file.

Shipping: All orders will be shipped promptly upon receipt of payment. Any order not paid in full will be held until total payment is received or other arrangements have been made. We do not ship COD.

Returns: No item may be returned with prior authorization from The Parfumerie along with a Return Authorization Number (R/A #). Any item that doesn’t have a n R/A # will be refused upon delivery and returned to sender. No credit will be issued for refused deliveries.

International orders: Please contact us prior to payment so we may quote you the  delivery fee(s). It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that the item(s) purchased can be shipped into the destination country. Any item(s) returned for customs issues will be re-billed all shipping/freight fee’s.

Damaged items: All claims must be made within 48 Hours of delivery date. Customers should contact the carrier as well as The Parfumerie. All packing and damaged items must be retained until claim is completed. Shortage in order, please contact The Parfumerie directly.

 

Mailing Lists: The Parfumerie will never sell or share your e-mail or other information. We do not sell mailing lists. The staff at The Parfumerie may contact you via e-mail or snail-mail just to let you know what's new and exciting happening in our world of fragrances. If you do not want us to contact you, just let us know.