These Four Perfume Mistakes Are Easy To Avoid, Plus Tips For Ensuring Your Scent Lasts
Since truly great scents often require a little investment, nothing is more annoying than spraying them on the way out, only to go unnoticed when the commute is over. But you don't have to blame the perfume itself, because if you want it to last long, there really are right and wrong ways to apply perfume. Aside from how you store fragrances to how well you moisturize your skin, seemingly insignificant things are actually the key to making them smell best and not fade quickly. As a general rule of thumb, oriental or woody fragrances last much longer than citrus, floral, or green.
Key Fact: Heat improves aroma, so it is best to spray it on the points that generate the most body heat, such as the pulse points on the neck and wrists, as well as the ankles and the back of the knees. We also found that spraying directly onto your hair is a great trick, as your strands are basically a built-in diffuser (some perfume particles are released with each tousled or upturned hair).
One thing to note: While rubbing wrists against each other is pretty much ingrained in us from a young age, it actually destroys the smell, causing it to fade away faster than you probably want. Apply or spray it and let it be! In fact, there is a direct correlation between your skincare regimen and the duration of your scent because the scent is not good for dry skin. Did you know that fragrances have an expiration date?
If the perfume changes color or texture, it is likely that it has aged and has lost some of its integrity. Natural ingredients evolve and often grow stronger over time, but there is a fine line between a strong smell and what smells wrong, so use common sense. On the other hand, while all flavors eventually deteriorate (or at least change significantly), proper storage is key to making sure the bottle lasts. Ideally, store your perfume in a cool, dark place (not in the refrigerator) and away from air conditioners or heaters.
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