Spending money on a beautiful scent only to have it fade away after a few hours is the most annoying thing ever. Even if you want your signature perfume to last from morning to nightfall, it may fade too quickly. The good news is that there are easy ways to extend the use of your perfume on your skin and clothing. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your scent fresh throughout the day, this article is for you. Here are six quick and efficient methods to prolong the wear of your scent.

 

 

(1)  APPLY PERFUME TO MOISTURISED SKIN

When the skin is moisturised, perfume lasts longer. Dry skin absorbs scents more quickly, causing them to fade more quickly. Before you spray your perfume, dab your pulse points with petroleum jelly or an unscented lotion to help your scent stick. The moisture will also prolong the scent throughout the day.

 

 

(2) SPRAY ON PULSE POINTS

The warmest areas of your body are your pulse points and heat aids activating and diffusing your scent. Your neck, inner elbows, behind the knees, behind the ears, and your wrists are good areas to apply your scent. Your fragrance might last longer because these areas naturally produce scent as your body warms up.

 

 

(3) DON’T RUB YOUR WRIST TOGETHER

After applying perfume, a typical mistake made by many people is to rub their wrists together. In fact, this disintegrates the molecules of the aroma, hastening their dissolution. You can either let the scent dry naturally or dab your wrists together softly instead of rubbing.

 

 

(4) SPRAY ON CLOTHES AND HAIR

Fabric retains fragrances longer than skin. Spray your fragrance softly on your clothing, scarves, or even inside your jacket to keep it lingering throughout the day. Nevertheless, some scents can discolour delicate materials like silk, so be careful while using them. Your hair has a good capacity to retain scent. Brush your hair with a tiny bit of perfume that has been sprayed upon it. To avoid drying out your hair, avoid spraying directly on your hair, especially if it contains alcohol.

 

(5) STORE YOUR PERFUME PROPERLY

The length of time your perfume lasts on your skin depends on where you store it. Heat, sunlight, and humidity can diminish the quality of the scent. Keep your perfume out of direct sunlight and in a cool, dark location, such as a drawer or shelf. The heat and dampness in the bathroom can eventually destroy it, so don’t store it there.

 

 

(6) LAYER YOUR FRAGRANCE

Layering is the use of various scented products that complement each other. Many perfumes have matching oils, body lotions, or shower gels. Combining them helps intensify the scent and prolong its duration. If your perfume doesn’t come in a matching set, use unscented oils or moisturisers to avoid scent conflicts.

 

 

CONCLUSION

Your perfume should reflect who you are, and you should be able to wear it all day. These easy tips can maximise every spritz. Put these suggestions into practice to enjoy a long-lasting scent wherever you go.

 

Dorcas Akintoye
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Dorcas Akintoye is a versatile writer with a passion for beauty, fashion, relationships, and culinary delight. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, she adds a touch of elegance to every topic she explores. She is a writer at THEWILL DOWNTOWN.