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Commonly Asked Questions
FAQs about Fragrances
ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the cost of shipping and handling?
Charges are in U.S. Dollar amounts and are FIXED shipping rates. Most auctions come with FREE SHIPPING. Please refer to the auction listings for more details. "Mini" stands for mini fragrances, "Regular" stands for Regular fragrances, Body Lotions and Body Washes.
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What do I do after I win an auction?
Please use eBay's checkout to complete your order and pay. In order to combine your auctions, you must wait until all auctions have ended. Then use eBay's checkout to combine all orders and make a single payment.
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Do you ship internationally?
We ship to Canada, Australia, and sometimes UK. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail us if you're not sure.
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What is included with the cost of shipping and handling?
Shipping & Handling includes the costs of our automated account management system, packaging materials, labor (employees), and strict quality control so we can better serve our valued customers.
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What types of payments do you accept?
We accept Paypal and Credit Cards. International Customers: No International Money Orders and / or Cashier's Check accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
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What happens if the package is damaged or doesn't arrive?
Please be sure to e-mail us so we can handle your problem A.S.A.P. If the package doesn't arrive, we'll give you a tracking number from the United States Postal Service (USPS) or United Parcel Services (UPS) depending on package size. You can go on www.usps.com to verify.
If the product(s) is damaged, please e-mail us first and we will take care of you.
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How long does it take to receive my item(s)?
It varies from where you are located. If you live in the United States (Domestic), please allow 3-7 business days* for your item(s) to arrive. If you live in Canada or anywhere else in the world (International), please allow 10-14 business days. If the package(s) take longer than expected, please e-mail us right away.
(* = Business days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only)
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Do you combine shipping?
Yes we do combine shipping. Our combined shipping offers customer discounts. Feel free to ask us questions about shipping if you're not sure.
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ANSWERS to FAQ's about FRAGRANCES
What is the differences between Eau de Toilette, Eau de cologne, Perfume, and Eau de Parfum?
Each of these fragrances are different from the concentration of oils in each type. These fragrances also come in a variety of ways that can be applied to the body.
Perfume has the highest concentration of oils. It consists of 15-30% concentration of oil. The higher the concentration means, less amount of fragrance is needed to be applied to the body. Also the fragrance will last longer; usually up to 6 hours, depending on certain conditions.
Next would be Eau de Parfum. It consists of 8-15% concentration and is typically lighter than Perfume. The fragrances labeled with this tend to be less expensive but still have the same effects like a Perfume, around 3 to 5 hours.
The third on the list is Eau de Toilette. Usually this type of fragrance is made for everyday usage. They contain about 4-8% of concentration. They last around 2 to 4 hours.
The last on the list is Eau de Cologne. Mostly diluted and usually the cheapest, it has a concentration of 3-5%. This fragrance can be expect to last 2 to 3 hours.
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Why do fragrances contain alcohol?
Alcohol is what makes the fragrance emanate. It helps the fragrance travel through the air and into our noses by evaporating. Try applying to the pulse points of the body so that the fragrance will smell stronger and last longer.
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What do fragrance notes refer to?
There are alot of different ingredients that make up a fragrance. These different ingredients make up different scents. Notes refer to these different scents. All fragrances have top, middle and bottom notes. As time goes by, these notes are activated. Top notes are the lighter scents that hit your nose first, only lasting 5 to 10 minutes. After that, your nose is invaded by the middle note. Middle notes are activated in about 15 to 30 minutes after the top notes. Bottom notes are the last types of scents that you can smell. They are made with the heaviest ingredients and last the longest, around 1 or more hours.
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Why do fragrances smell differently on others?
Fragrances smell differently on different people because body chemistry, diet, and age. Fragrances consist of many different oils. Certain oils are made of ingredients that can absorb in our skin while other ingredients cannot. This causes the fragrance imbalance, therefore making everyone smell differently.
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What is the best place(s) on the body to apply the fragrance?
The best place(s) to apply fragrances are on our pulse points. These pulse points are located on the wrist, behind the ear, and base of the throat. By applying the fragrances here, the pulse points helps emanate the scents into the air because these areas generate more heat than other parts of the body. This causes the essential oils in the fragrances to warm up and evaporate, therefore producing a stronger scent.
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How long do fragrances last on people?
Fragrances last depending on skin types. The oils our bodies produce, helps moisturize our skin. These oils mix with the fragrance. Depending on whether or not the skin absorbs the fragrance oils determines how long the fragrance will last. Fragrances tend to last around 4 hours or less. But as time goes on, they will smell differently because of your body chemistry. You can always re-apply the fragrance, at least once or twice a day.
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What is the different between a retail box and a tester?
There is virtually NO difference. Testers are made by the manufacturers to help promote their fragrances to consumers. These testers are made from the exact same ingredients as the retail fragrances. The only difference with retail box and testers is the way they are packaged. Most testers are sold UN-USED (Not tested) but have missing caps or have a non-retail box. Testers are a great way to save money because you are getting the same quality of fragrance at a lower price.
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How do I keep my fragrance(s) longer and/or from going bad?
To keep your fragrance lasting longer and from going bad is to store it in a good place. One way is to keep the bottle in a dark, dry and cool area. Avoid excessive heat or cold. Make sure your lid is tight and there are no cracks on the bottle. This keeps it from evaporating. Also, make sure you keep the fragrance in a box or not so open area. Some fragrances are either sprays or splashes. Sprays tend to last longer because the caps are sealed. Splashes are capped fragrances, and you just dab a few drops on your body.
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