How to Make Your Perfume Last Longer? Dos and Don'ts.
Do's
- Spray your fragrance immediately after shower. Freshly washed skin absorbs perfume more efficiently. But make sure to dry your skin first. Also let your perfume dry out completely before getting dressed.
- Layer your fragrance. Apply moisturizer on wrist/neck before spraying your favorite fragrance. An unscented moisturizer is better since it doesn't have any smell. Moisturizer/Lotion helps to lock in the fragrance smell properly. First let moisturizer to dry and then spray your favorite fragrance (let it dry before getting dressed).
- Strategically apply your perfume to clothing. Spray a little on your clothing and reapply when it tends to fade. Just to be sure spray your perfume from a distance and avoid spraying on easily-stainable garments like satin or silk.
- Store your fragrance properly. Storing your fragrance properly will also affect the longevity of the scent. Store your fragrance bottle in a cool, dry place. Avoid Storing your bottles in the bathroom and your car due to the humidity it can lose its fragrance oil.
Don'ts
- Don't spray your perfume and walk through it. A lot of perfume lovers spray a whole cloud of their favorite fragrance and walk through it. which will give your whole body and clothing a mist of scent, but it will go away within few hours. not to mention you also waste a lot of your precious fragrance by spraying a whole cloud.
- Don't rub your wrists. A lot of Perfume Lovers rub their wrists together so the fragrance can last longer. But in reality, rubbing your wrist together cam crush the delicate scent molecules, and it can alter the scent which causes it to fade faster.
How To Apply Perfume: Dos and Don'ts
Do's
- Understand the context of your cologne. Every occasion calls for a different level of intensity. Job Interviews, going on a flight or visiting someone at the hospital? Keep it light and Subtle. Going on a date? make sure to cover every pulse point.
- Spray your perfume from a distance (13-15 Centimeters). This will disperse your fragrance evenly without pooling into one concentrated area on your skin.
- Go with the season. Fresh Citrusy Fragrances like Noble Mandarin and Jasmine Veil work well for the spring and summer season. While more intense, oud or spicy Scents like After Hours or Cherry Nectar are ideal for Autumn and Winter seasons.
- Apply perfume to Pulse Points, Pulse points are the areas where blood vessels are closest to the skin and can help diffuse the fragrance more effectively. Common pulse points include the neck, wrists, behind the ears, and inside of the elbows and knees. Without rubbing it in. Rubbing the fragrance can break down the fragrance which can cause to fade more quickly.
Don'ts
- Don't apply perfume to your underarms. Perfume and Deodorants are 2 different things. Applying perfume to underarms won't work because it doesn't have any antiperspirant or odor-eliminating properties. The alcohol in most perfumes will also leave you with an unpleasant burning sensation.
- Don't expect the scent to smell the same. If you like a fragrance on your BFF and you went and bought it. Most likely it will smell a little different on you because of your skin, Body Chemistry, Diet, Lifestyle and environment can all effect how the given fragrance can translate on you.
- Don't apply too much if you are using a strong scented perfume. The benefit of a strong-smelling fragrance is that you don't have to apply that much.
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- Moisturize the area you are applying the perfume too.
- Apply your favorite perfume on top of moisturizer (let it dry first).
- When the moisturizer and perfume are completely dried put some Vaseline on top of it.
- Apply your perfume again on top of the Vaseline.
Remember to experiment with fragrance and layering techniques to figure out what works best for you. Try new fragrances to see if you prefer a subtle spray or a bold statement scent.
