If you are passionate about perfumes, you may have already wondered how to make perfume last longer, right?
Know that you are not alone.
Whether for a special occasion, a date with a loved one or simply to stay at home enjoying a peaceful afternoon after a comforting bath, we often want to make the perfume last longer.
With that in mind, we looked for some tips to help you on this journey!
Ready to discover 10 tricks that will make your perfume last longer? Tome note!
1. Apply perfume as soon as you get out of the shower
When we take a shower, our pores open due to the steam from the shower.
If you apply perfume as soon as you get out of the shower, your pores will absorb the fragrance better and the perfume will last longer on your skin.
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2. Keep your skin hydrated
If you want to make your perfume last longer, you need to make sure – before applying it – that your skin is hydrated.
Hydrated skin absorbs any fragrance better. You can use a moisturizer and spray on perfume afterwards.
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3. Don’t rub your wrists
This is a common mistake that many people make.
Rubbing your wrists after applying perfume will not make the fragrance last longer, on the contrary, it will make the smell disappear more quickly.
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4. Apply perfume to pulse points
The most common areas that absorb fragrances best are: behind the ears, on the wrists, along the throat and in the middle of the breasts.
Applying perfume to these areas will leave you smelling great all the time!
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5. Choose perfumes with striking base notes
The base notes of a fragrance are those responsible for the perfume’s durability, that is, those that will continue to be felt even hours after application.
To make your perfume last longer, choose those with striking base notes such as:
- vanilla
- pine
- musk
- patchouli
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6. Spray some perfume on your hairbrush
Believe me: this is a great way to make your perfume last longer.
If you spray a little of the fragrance on your hairbrush and then comb it through, you’ll be guaranteed great-smelling locks all day long!
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7. Don’t be afraid to combine fragrances
If you create “layers” of fragrances with a body oil, a moisturizer and a perfume, for example, the chances are high that you will remain smelling good for much longer.
However, don’t overdo it. It is recommended to combine a maximum of 3 fragrances.
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8. Apply perfume before getting dressed
Perfume is activated by heat reactions, so it is most effective when it comes into contact with your body and not your clothes.
Additionally, some perfumes can stain fabrics, so by adopting this habit, you will not only make the perfume last longer but also protect your clothes.
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9. Protect your perfume
This seems like a silly recommendation, but you should protect your perfume bottle. Excessive heat and light can harm you.
Keep your perfumes in cool, dry places, away from heat sources and direct sun.
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10. Distance is important
Do not hold the perfume bottle extremely close to your skin.
For best results, it is recommended to spray it from a few centimeters away – 10 cm is usually enough.
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