We've all been in this sitch before: You spray your favorite perfume, only to find that the scent seemingly disappears before you even step out of the house. This can be frustrating, especially if your fragrance is expensive. (We would like some ROI at the very least, tyvm!)
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Spritzing on your perfume should be pretty straightforward—just mist some on your neck and wrists, rub 'em together a bit, and you should be good to go, right? Well, yes, but getting your fragrance to actually last and get you compliments on its sillage takes a little more skill and finesse.
Below, we rounded up eight tips that will help your perfume's longevity, projection, and sillage and get you ALLL the compliments. Keep on reading to learn more:
How To Make Your Perfume Last Longer On Your Skin (And Get You Compliments)
1. Spritz on after showering.
Your skin is the most receptive to fragrance when it's clean. After showering, your pores are open, which allows the perfume to be absorbed better. Make sure not to apply it while your skin is still wet, as it will only get rubbed off once you dry yourself.
2. Make sure to moisturize before spraying.
Slather on your favorite unscented lotion or body oil before spraying on your perfume. This will create a base for the fragrance to adhere to and boost its longevity. P.S. You can also mix and match your signature scent with a scented lotion or oil to create a combination that's unique to you.
3. Focus on your pulse points.
Think wrists, neck, behind your ears, and the inside of your elbows—these are your pulse points. Your body emits heat in these spots, which can help your perfume's notes develop quickly.
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4. Avoid rubbing your wrists together.
Rubbing your wrists after spraying perfume there seems like a no-brainer thing to do, but it actually lessens the quality of your perfume's notes, breaking down the molecules faster and causing the scent to fade quicker. Instead, let it air dry naturally—just spritz and forget!
5. Spray on your hair.
For maximum projection, consider spritzing a bit of your perfume on your hair after hitting your pulse points. While perfumes do contain alcohol that can dry out your hair in large doses, you're only spraying a small amount, so it won't do much damage to your mane.
6. Use similar scented products.
To really get the most mileage out of your perfume, we recommend pairing it with scented body products like lotions, oils, or creams that contain similar notes to your fragrance. This layering technique will create a cohesive and long-lasting olfactory experience.
7. Refrain from shaking your perfume bottle.
Shaking your perfume bottle can introduce air bubbles, which can potentially alter your fragrance's composition and shorten its lifespan. Just keep it simple—uncap, spritz, and then cap.
8. Preserve your fragrances.
Think of your fragrance like a bottle of wine—it performs better when stored away from the sun. Sunlight and heat can break down the fragrance molecules, changing the scent and making it fade faster. Keep your bottle in a cool, dark place, like a drawer or closet. Also, make sure that the cap is sealed on tight—air can mess with your perfume's performance and appearance!
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