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Influence Of Perfumes And Fragrances

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Walking into a perfumery, you are overwhelmed by the scents of citrus, floral, oceanic, woodsy, and more. Endless varieties of perfumes and fragrances at your grasp waiting to be bought. Which one will you choose? In many cases, advertising influences people’s choice in perfumes and fragrances. Not only does advertising affect the choice in buying perfumes, but also in other areas of life like clothing, food, drinks, fitness and more. Even in the times before the technology era, advertising was a key component in selling products. Advertisements included notice boards, free samples, newspaper ads, and handbills (O’Barr 1-3). Advertisements became such an important selling point for companies in which helped products be sold and companies …show more content…

For example, a perfume print ad created in 1965 by Dana called Ambush is a intriguing advertisement. The print ad is in black and white with the perfume in the middle of the poster with words written to the side “from the goddess of fragrance Ambush perfume” while there are two women’s upper bodies depicted in the ad. One seems to be a statue of a goddess wearing a crown that contains angel wings and star earrings with a gentle smile on her face. The other woman is real and she is behind the statue with a smile and only a side of her face is shown. Lastly, there are long thin leaves that obscure the view of the women slightly although the perfume is not and is the item that stands out to the audience. The ad effectively draws the attention of women as it brings curiosity to the viewers in trying to figure out who is behind the statue as well as referencing to godesses, which are known to be powerful and beautiful women. Another criteria in creating an effective perfume advertisement is endorsing celebrities. In many cases, advertisements feature celebrities, using their popularity to increase perfume purchases. For instance, Marilyn Monroe, the most glamorous movie star at the time said in an interview that she wears Chanel No. 5, in which the next week sales skyrocketed. Chanel No. 5 has become one of the top and oldest perfume companies to have created an advertising platform for perfume by creating short films promoting their products. The short films

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