Perfume Masterclass

MASTER THE ART OF PERFUME

Essentially the difference between making Perfume (Fr. parfum or extrait), Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, After Shave and Cologne is the strength of the perfume oil they contain. Historically many believe some of the first perfumers were Egyptian priests who used aromatic perfume resins in both ceremonies and cosmetics. Hieroglyphics in Egyptian tombs demonstrate that perfume began as long ago as 3,000 BC. Ancient China also has a long history of perfume usage. In general terms and traditionally speaking Perfume contains 100% concentrated perfume (fragrance) oil whereas Eau de Parfum 12-25%, Eau de Toilette contains 8-12%, Cologne 2-6% and After Shave 5% or less. Formulations between perfumers always vary, which is why only broad guidelines can be provided. Historically Eau de Cologne originated from the town of Cologne, in Germany 1709, when it contained Citrus notes like Lemon, Orange, Tangerine, Clementine, Bergamot, Lime and Grapefruit; and was often mixed with Tobacco, Thyme or Rosemary. Nowadays however, as language and modern marketing has evolved, many people refer to Cologne as meaning a light Eau de Toilette irrespective of the ingredients. After Shave, on the other hand, is of similar strength to Cologne as it is intended to be applied directly to a man’s face after shaving. However it is formulated with skincare benefits (eg., antiseptics, anti-inflammatories and skin repair vitamins) and is often in a base of witch hazel, bay rum and/or alcohol. Further confusion may arise when understanding the differences between the forms of Perfume (Fr. parfum or extrait). One may further-blur the meaning of Perfume by diluting a pure Perfume Extract with non-perfume oil (ie., a carrier oil such as mineral oil). This may be marketed as ‘Perfume Oil’ too. But, in my humble opinion, it is a diluted Perfume product and is not the genuine, most expensive form of Perfume (Fr. parfum or extrait) that contains the highest concentration of aromatic oils. To summarise, Perfume (Fr. parfum or extrait) is the concentrated oil whereas other products (eg., Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Cologne Intense, Cologne, After Shave, Body Spray and Body Oil) are derivatives at different strengths, often in alcohol. Discover my latest aromatic creation… Christopher Hanlon COLOGNE. Sustainably presented in our first-ever 1875 Heritage Glass Bottle.

– CHRISTOPHER HANLON

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THE COLLECTION

PERFUME

CHRISTOPHER HANLON® Perfume contains 100% Pure Perfume Aromatic Oil. This exclusive CHRISTOPHER HANLON® product is up to 500% more intense and longer lasting than conventional Perfume. Each bottle of Perfume is handmade by Christopher - a practice he began over a quarter of a century ago.

EAU DE TOILETTE

Contains 35% of Christopher’s Exclusive Perfume Oil. Blended with Sugar Cane Alcohol.

COLOGNE

Contains 15% of Christopher’s Exclusive Perfume Oil. Blended with Sugar Cane Alcohol.

PERFUME | EAU DE TOILETTE | COLOGNE | CANDLE | ROLLERBALL

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THE ANOINTING BEAUTY RITUAL

CHRISTOPHER HANLON® portable Rollerballs allow you to de-stress anywhere and everywhere 24/7. Be it on a train, aeroplane, during yoga, under the doona, at the gym or a business meeting. Rollerballs contain 10ML/0.338FL.OZe of concentrated Perfume (Fr. parfum or extrait) – the purest form of Hanlon’s® plant based fragrances. What’s more, these luxuriously rich anointing oils are composed from specific botanical notes (like Oud, Australian Banksia, Myrrh, Queensland Lemon Myrtle and Rose Otto) which allow you to manifest your inner dreams as they contain ingredients used and inspired by religious ceremonies. How? Apply your CHRISTOPHER HANLON® perfume directly onto skin near a chakra point. Next choose one phrase or thought and repeat it as you inhale the hypnotic perfume aroma – this is called a mantra.

The exact wording must be kept a personal secret as it is your self-empowering mantra (affirmation) but nevertheless here are some night-time suggestions by CHRISTOPHER HANLON®: Allow me to increase self-empowerment; Allow me to magnify inner-sexuality; Allow me to arouse my feminine self; Allow me to express my masculine business energy; Allow me to deepen my soul with thoughts of tranquility, love and peacefulness; Allow me to perfect my craft; Allow me to achieve academic excellence; Allow me to wake-up with a re-energized spirit; Allow me to become physically fit; Allow me to radiate good health and longevity; Allow me to free myself from stress and pain; Allow me to transform into richness; Allow me to be at peace; Allow me to create my future from the unknown; Allow me to propel forward with confidence and stability; Allow me to remain calm in the face of adversity and accumulate wealth; Allow me to expand my knowledge + mind; Allow me to care for and nurture my loved ones; Allow me to believe in myself; Allow me to love myself again; Allow me to achieve my dreams no matter what age; Allow me-to-be-me; Allow me to XL.

Now select one of these 3 Ayurvedic physical rituals as you verbally repeat (daily) your chosen perfume mantra:

1 • Apply Rollerball Concentrate Perfume to the insides of your wrists and breathe the gentle aroma – bliss.

2 • Massage Rollerball Concentrate Perfume onto the occipital region on your neck. Relax in the aromatic empowering moment.

3 • Release shoulder tension by applying your signature CHRISTOPHER HANLON® scent onto shoulders. Next gently shrug shoulders allowing them to drop. Deeply breathe the natural aroma whilst in this relaxed state. Transform.