The Mombati Company

  It is only too natural to want to make your new, possibly very expensive, bottle of perfume last as long as possible. Instructions on how to do so however, are not always common knowledge. There are quite a few little tips and tricks that will greatly prolong the life of your favourite fragrance and keep you smelling like roses (if that’s your preference) for days on end.     For starters, the job of perfume manufacturer s does not stop at just fragrance and bottle design. They also have to ensure that they select the proper boxes and packaging for the fragrances as these ensure that the perfumes are not exposed to light and are able to maintain a constant temperature. From the second the box is opened, and the bottle is exposed to light, oxygen accumulates inside the bottle and the internal chemical composition starts to alter.      As mentioned above, the three main triggers that can degrade perfume are heat, light and humidity. It is therefore recommended t...

Whether its food, jewellery or perfumes, the rarer the ingredients, the more expensive the product. This is the general rule of thumb in the high-end retail world. Basic economic principles classify these as superior or luxury goods. They are expensive, scarce and of the highest quality and this is what attracts demand for them. Possession of such a good can signify ‘superiority’ and prestige. Let’s take a look at one such good that has taken the fragrance world by storm for years. It is loved by royals and commoners alike and oozes luxury. It’s liquid gold and it’s called Oud.   The fragrance of Oud can best be described as warm and woody. The original source of Oud is timber, so a slight hint of dampness is detectable in its scent as well as a touch of smokiness. This aroma has complex and exquisitely layered notes to it and its very name has luxurious connotations. Oud blended with other essential oils results in a beautiful, opulent and unique scent. Oud can come from any of 30...