How To Perfume Last Longer
Perfume longevity is a common concern for many individuals who find that their chosen scents often fade too quickly. This issue can be particularly frustrating, especially when one invests in premium or handmade perfumes with the expectation of an enduring aroma. Understanding how to make a fragrance last longer is essential not only for maintaining the allure of your signature scent but also for ensuring better value for your investment.
The art of perfume mixing and selecting the right ingredients plays a significant role in the longevity of a fragrance. However, even the most exquisitely crafted perfumes can dissipate faster than desired if not applied or stored correctly. The key lies in knowing the factors that influence perfume longevity and how to leverage them to your advantage.
Dos
One of the primary dos of perfume application is to spray from a distance. Aim for about 6-8 inches away from your skin. This ensures an even distribution and prevents the concentration of the fragrance in one spot. Another essential tip is to apply perfume to your pulse points, such as the wrists, neck, and behind the ears. These areas generate heat, which helps to diffuse and release the scent throughout the day.
Additionally, layering your scent can enhance its longevity. Use a matching lotion or body cream before applying your perfume. This not only moisturizes your skin but also provides a base for the fragrance to cling to, making it last longer. Lastly, store your perfume in a cool, dark place. Exposure to direct sunlight and fluctuating temperatures can alter the perfume’s chemical composition, reducing its potency and lifespan.
Don'ts
On the flip side, there are some definite don’ts to keep in mind. First, avoid over-applying your perfume. More isn’t always better; it can be overwhelming and even offensive to others. A couple of sprays are usually sufficient. Another don’t is spraying perfume on your clothes. The fabric can alter the scent and might even get stained.
Refrain from applying perfume to dry skin. The fragrance will evaporate more quickly, making it less effective. Always ensure your skin is well-moisturized before application. Lastly, don’t shake the perfume bottle. Shaking can introduce air into the liquid, which can break down the fragrance molecules and reduce the perfume’s quality.
Tips & Tricks For Perfume Lasting
Spray perfume on your pulse points
The best spots to apply a perfume are your pulse points: the points that are warm and moist because your veins are closest to the skin on those places.
Where you apply a perfume will have an impact on how you and others experience it.
If your goal is to smell the perfume yourself, apply it to the pulse points that are closest to your nose, like your neck, chin and collarbones. Applying it on your wrists and inner elbows allows you to sniff your perfume whenever you feel like it.
Spray but don’t rub
Let’s face it, we’re all tempted to do it. Spraying some perfume on one wrist and then rubbing it with the other wrist. Don’t do it. It ruins your perfume and is the best guarantee NOT to let your perfume stay for long. Spray it on the pulse points of your choice, and wait for it to dry.
Spray perfume on your clothes
A perfume will smell different on your clothes than on your skin. Everyone has a specific odour, depending on her/his lifestyle, eating pattern, skin type, etc. If you apply a perfume on your skin, it will mingle with your own body odour, creating a unique scent (That’s also the reason why one perfume can smell wonderful on one person and terrible on someone else). If you spray perfume on your clothes, this chemistry doesn’t happen. It will just smell like the perfume in the bottle.
Change your perfume regularly
This may sound like a sales trick, but there is a scientific explanation. Like all our senses, the sense of smell has a memory. When we get used to a certain perfume, our brain will automatically ‘mute’ it, in order not to overstimulate us.
You’ve probably experienced this situation before: you enter a home and immediately smell the dish that’s being prepared in the kitchen. If you ask the cook, he or she will probably not be aware of this strong smell, because he or she has been hanging over the pots and pans for a while.
It’s the same with perfume. Therefore, changing perfumes will activate your sense of smell and you will smell it better than if you wear the same perfume day in day out.
Store perfume correctly
To ensure that your fragrance lasts as long as possible, store it correctly. Perfume should be kept in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Exposure to heat and light can cause the fragrance to degrade and lose its potency.