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Have you ever wondered why people wear cologne or perfume and go out of their way to always smell good? What factors influence them to wear a particular scent or brand? Well, they have their reasons and you probably could be one of them too who just can't go out without a good spray of your favorite scent.
Basically, people wear cologne or perfume to make themselves smell good. They could have some foul body odor and they use cologne or perfume to mask the bad smell. Several factors influence the choice that goes into their selection of a particular perfume to use.
The name of a perfume is an important feature to any particular fragrance. A name in itself is enough already to make a particular perfume a huge selling success. It could also help if the perfume was manufactured by a certain company that is well renowned.
A perfume endorsed by a famous celebrity also creates a significant influence on a would be buyer especially if he or she is a huge fan. But you have to think twice if the perfumes being marketed by these popular stars are worth the money that you will be paying for. If the perfume is of a distinct scent and you don't find others that are of similar smell then it may be worth every penny. On the other hand, if it just turns out to be too ordinary then you may not be getting your money's worth. You have to consider on whether you are purchasing the perfume for its scent or for the name associated with it. Bear in mind that endorsements are not cheap and most likely the cost they spend on marketing and advertising campaigns goes into every bottle of perfume they sell.
Others wear a particular cologne or perfume because of the self-image that it enables them to project. The way you smell also plays an important role in attracting others of the opposite sex. Perfumes have been used like pheromones to attract love and romance and sometimes inspire seduction. A particular perfume can also make us feel good and more confident about ourselves. Soothing scents help clear our minds and thoughts. Scents and fragrances often bring back old memories.
But for most of us, it is still the smell that matters on why we choose to wear a particular scent. In the end it is a matter of how you want yourself to smell.
If you're not Jewish, you may not understand why some Jews style their hair and dress in the manner they do. Their traditional style dress is based on the Torah, the first five books of their Bible. Often by choosing to dress in that manner, it is a public affirmation that they've chosen to follow the commands of the Torah.
For example, in the Christian Bible, there is a book of Leviticus. Jews don't have Leviticus in their Bible; their book has a different name. However Leviticus 19, when translated, reflects commandments to not “round the corners of your head, neither shall you destroy the corners of your beard”. There are also other prohibitions concerning the shaving of hair. This is why some Jews (Orthodox, “true Jew” or Torah Jew) wear long sideburns. Some Jews wear long hair because they interpret the law to mean that one may not shave the temple at all. Shaving or trimming the beard is not permitted on Shabbat (day of rest) and other Holy Days.
Also, there are some Jews who wear a beard, sideburns and some articles of clothing simply because they want to appear Jewish. By dressing in this manner, Jews present themselves and attain validation as would be received while wearing a uniform or even as some Christians wear cross jewelry.
Another tradition for some Jews is to wear black clothes. Early church laws demanded that Jews wear black at all times. These laws required each social class to wear clothes appropriate to their rank. In the eighteenth century, by law, Jews were non-persons and had to wear black clothes so they could be identified at once. Although that law has been long since abolished, some Jews regard black clothes as an expression that means “fearing heaven.” Black is worn so as to place distance between the wearer and everyone else.
Other items many Orthodox Jews wear include special belts and hats. A prayer belt to indicate that the wearer separates his upper body from his lower body as the head is the location of all that is inspired while our bottom serves lesser purposes. Many men also wear a black hat or a fur lined hat. The particular style may vary according to the European origin of a sect. All true Jewish men wear a skull cap all day. This cap is called a yamaca. The purpose is to show respect for God by separating themselves from Him by wearing a hat or cap at all times.
Jews don't consider wearing their clothing or hair a certain way to be a prohibition or a rule that they have to follow; but rather, an honor to be able to share in the customs. Now that you know what some of the symbols represent, you know that the Jews dress in that manner because they are celebrating their religion.