Have you always wondered how to make a fragrance last longer? Here's the answer!
To intensify the scent, apply it to areas where you can feel your pulse—especially those that are warm: behind the ear, on the wrist, the nape of the neck, and the décolletage. Tip: This trick works best with perfumes, since eau de toilettes can fade much more quickly this way.
Heat intensifies the scent but also causes it to dissipate more quickly. If you want the perfume to last longer, apply it to cool areas such as the earlobe. Here’s a secret tip: In the summer, the backs of the knees or shoulders are also particularly good spots. When applied to the back of the knee, the perfume envelops the entire body, as the scent always rises upward. The shoulders are the outer areas that come closest to the people around you.
It's true—extra-long hair also provides extra-long-lasting fragrance. Hair is a good carrier for fragrance because it holds onto the scent longer and releases it gradually. However, perfume also contains alcohol, which can be harmful to your hair. Tip: Applying an extra dose of hair care beforehand protects your hair.
Especially when trying a perfume for the first time, people often spray it on their forearm and then, unfortunately, rub it in with the other hand. Stooooopp! The friction causes the fragrance molecules of the top, middle, and base notes to mix together. This disrupts the fragrance’s progression and also reduces its intensity. It’s better to dab it on gently and let the scent develop. That way, you can truly appreciate the fragrance’s progression.
There really is such a thing—the right time to apply perfume: ideally right after a shower. The residual moisture on your skin helps the scent last longer.
Dry skin doesn't hold onto fragrance as well. So a good dose of moisture isn't just good for your skin—it also provides the perfect base for the fragrance to last longer. If you generally have dry skin, feel free to apply an extra spritz. On oily skin, perfumes smell more intense and should be applied more sparingly. Tip: Fragrance-free lotions enhance the scent without altering it.
The higher the concentration and quality of the fragrance oils, the longer the perfume lasts. An Eau de Cologne fades very quickly. An Eau de Toilette lasts up to three hours, an Eau de Parfum up to five hours—and even longer.
Exquisitely crafted with an eye for detail—perfume bottles are often works of art in their own right. However, you should not expose the perfume to direct sunlight. For one thing, UV rays cause the fragrance to lose its intensity; for another, heat and temperature fluctuations can even cause the perfume to spoil. So, in this case, storing it in a drawer is exactly the right thing to do.
If a woman wants a unique and extraordinary combination of perfume and jewelry—she chooses scented jewelry. Worn on the wrist as a bracelet or around the neck as a necklace—a ceramic perfume bead inside a delicately crafted hollow pendant retains the fragrance for several days.
