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Back in the old days, a cold menthol aftershave and some richly scented, woodsy cologne might be the only thing found in the old man's medicine cabinet. Not so anymore.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Have you been wearing the same perfume since your early 20s? Which scents are right for what ages, and why?

By Denise Harrison

Your daughter wants her own perfume, what do you do? If you decide she's old enough, it's time to go shopping. Here are some tips for how to pick out an age-appropriate first perfume.

By Alison Cooper

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A perfume profile can save you time, confusion and money at the perfume counter. Your profile isn't set in stone, though -- at some point it's going to need an update.

By Alison Cooper

For many women, the 40s are often a time of change. So why not consider a new fragrance to complement your constantly morphing life? Real-life 40somethings tell us their favorite scents.

By Alia Hoyt

You've purchased the fragrance...now what? Delicate perfumes are often stored incorrectly. Find out whether or not the refrigerator the best place for fragrance.

By Alia Hoyt

It sounds like a joke – that vanilla-scented perfume could make you gain weight! Actually, scientists have discovered that fragrance may play a role in obesity, and that certain smells may impact your appetite. So, how about a weight-loss perfume?

By Bambi Turner

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Don't pick your perfume because it comes in a beautiful bottle or has a celebrity on the package; Dig deeper to understand the fragrance concentration of each product and find a perfume that's uniquely you.

By Bambi Turner

You don't just want to smell delightful for a couple of hours. You want to smell good all day! How can you make your perfume scent stick?

By Christine Venzon

A heightened sense of smell is one of the hallmarks of early pregnancy, but it isn't fun at all – in fact, your favorite perfume may be making your stomach flip. But can your fragrance harm your baby?

By Karen Kirkpatrick

When you compare light reflecting makeup to conventional makeup, it's like using clever camouflage instead of a blanket to conceal less than perfect skin.

By Sara Elliott

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In the wide world of makeup tools, applicators -- those differently shaped sponges and puffs -- typically play second fiddle to brushes. So what would your face need a spongy wedge for? A few things, actually.

By Julia Layton

Let's face it. The idea of applying makeup can be scary, and lots of women pass on foundation because of it. But we'll break it down.

By Sara Elliott

The trick to a fresh face and flawless complexion may be a good night's sleep and a healthy diet, but plan B is often 21st-century artistry in the form of a little ingeniously applied makeup. Enter the makeup brush.

By Sara Elliott

All perfumes, even the most basic ones, blend three scents, or "notes." The specific arrangement of these notes -- and their reaction with your skin -- is what gives a perfume its own personality.

By Alison Cooper

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Body chemistry has a major effect on fragrances -- what smells great on one person won't necessarily work on another. But there's also a surprising subconscious factor at work that goes deeper than plain old personal preference.

By Alison Cooper

Perfume is a classic gift to give your lady, but with the number of options on the market, the task of picking one out can be daunting.

By Sara Elliott

Classic movies often depict glamorous actresses gently dabbing perfume on their pulse points...but does it really matter where you apply your fragrance?

By Alia Hoyt

Are you struggling in the focus department? Need to improve your mental performance. The help you need could be in your perfume bottle. Can the right scent make you an intellectual?

By Maria Trimarchi

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The appeal of perfume for most people is a pleasing aroma, but did you know that the right scent might also boost your mood?

By Maria Trimarchi

One brand, one scent, equally pretty bottles: So why does the one labeled "perfume" cost 10 times as much as the one called "eau de toilette"? With fragrance, it all comes down to concentration.

By Julia Layton

If you're a perfume aficionado, you've probably figured out your fragrance style by the time you're in your 30s. If you're looking for new blood in your fragrance collection, we found five interesting, compelling scents that will make heads turn.

By Alison Cooper

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the eyelashes are the curtains adorning those spectacular windows, so it's important to show them off in the right way.

By Sara Elliott

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In your 20s, you need to say goodbye to teenybopper drugstore perfumes. Here are five young -- but not too young -- fragrances that will get you started in the enormous world of grownup perfumes.

By Alison Cooper

It's not that your coworker's new perfume bothers you; in fact, you rather like it. You just wish that heady scent didn't come with excruciating headaches. Is the perfume causing your migraines?

By Karen Kirkpatrick