Expert-backed tips to make your perfume last all day

Most fragrances don't have the same longevity as traditional products, as they tend to skip a lot of preservatives and stabilizers that help the scent last longer - both on the skin and on the shelf.

Tips to make your perfume last all day

Never rub perfume

Apply to pulse points

There is actually a functional reason why we tend to put perfume on our pulse points (like the insides of your wrists and elbows, behind your ears, on your neck, the backs of your knees, etc.) Fragrance, the scent process begins.

Don't rub your wrists together

Once you apply perfume to your pulse points, it may be instinctive to rub your wrists or elbows together to incorporate the fragrance. Experts stress not to do this: friction causes the top ingredients to burn faster. Which affects the life of the fragrance.

If you want to mix two perfumes together, try putting your wrists together instead of creating friction. You can also put your wrist on your arm, neck, or anywhere you like without messing with the lifespan of the perfume.

spray on your heart

Since applying perfume to your pulse points helps spread the scent, why not apply it where your pulse is strongest? You can spray the perfume on the skin area above the heart; Your heart will act as a diffuser throughout the day.

after shower

Apply perfume right after taking a shower, as the steam helps open up the scent. When you get out of the shower, your skin and body are both hot (and we know heat helps diffuse fragrance). In addition, your skin is clean and free of sweat and excess oils, which can reduce fragrance. Your pores are open and your skin is naturally hydrated, so moist skin retains its scent.

Keep your skin hydrated

You don't have to shower to help retain the scent of your perfume. A body oil, body lotion, or moisturizing conditioner will also help keep the fragrance in for longer. Simply apply the product of your choice to the areas where you want to spray the fragrance and the moisture mist will help the fragrance leave a stronger effect.

Apply layers of perfume

If you have a scented body oil and/or lotion, layering it under your perfume can enhance the fragrance and keep your skin hydrated, making both scents last longer.

You can also layer perfumes, if you choose: “When different scents come together, you have a more intense combination of top, middle and bottom notes. This definitely helps make the fragrance last.

spray on clothes

When using Eau de Parfum, spray it on your clothes, not your skin. It will stay on the fabric longer than it will on your skin.

Check out the main ingredients of the perfume

All essential components will last longer. Vanilla, woody notes, sandalwood, cedarwood, anything like that will last longer on the skin. While the floral and citrus top notes are the ones we tend to smell right away but they disappear faster. However, if you have a floral fragrance, know that it may not last as long as a fragrance with some strong base notes.