Many people who are familiar with perfumes and colognes are not exactly sure what to make of the scented body oil department. Its not quite a perfume. Its not really cologne. Its available for both men and women. Typically when we think of scented oils we think of smelly candles we burn in our house to cover aromas or provide a pleasant atmosphere.
Perfume originated as an incense, typically an offering of high value. Literally translated perfume means through the smoke in Latin, referring to the aroma the burning smoke gave off as it filled the room.
Today the meaning of perfume relates to a liquid solution that people spray on either to create a stylish statement or to attempt to cover up unpleasant aromas caused by sweat, smoke, or other environmental factors.
Perfumes now contain an oil base, which is what quantifies it as a perfume in the first place. However, modern day perfumes, while still containing a high oil content, also contain fillers. The fillers may consist of either alcohol or even water, diluting the effects that oil has on the fragrance.
Perfumed body oils contain very little or no fillers. This naturally makes them more expensive,...