7 SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE PERFUME SCENT LAST LONGER

There are many misconceptions as to how to apply perfume and where to apply it. Below are the simple tips and tricks to correctly apply perfume to make it last longer.

1. STORE PERFUME IN A COOL AND DARK PLACE

To make your fragrances to last longer, make sure you don’t keep those bottles in the bathroom or other damp, warm places. The perfumes need to be stored in a cool, dark place. Heat, light and humidity will break down the chemical bonds that give a perfume its scent. Therefore, the best place to store them would be in your dressing cabinet.

2. RUB VASELINE

To ensure your perfume scent stays on longer, rub a little Vaseline on your pulse points before you spray the perfume. The Vaseline helps the fragrance to stick to your skin and allows it to last longer throughout the day.


3. SPRAY RIGHT AFTER TAKING A SHOWER

The best time to spray your perfume is immediately after you are out of your shower, and just before you get dressed. The moisture on your skin will help lock in the scent. This will also prevent the liquid from from staining your clothes or tarnishing your jewellery.

4. DON’T DAB YOUR WRISTS

Don’t dab your hands or wrists after applying perfume . If you rub your wrists together, it’ll break the molecules and force the top notes to disappear faster than usual. This will make your fragrance not last as long.

5. SPRAY THE SCENT ON YOUR PULSE POINTS

Pulse points and the warm parts of your body are the best places to spray, as it will keep the scent locked for longer period of time. Spraying some perfume on ankles, calves, inside of elbows will ensure that the fragrance rises throughout the day.


6. MOISTURISE YOUR SKIN

Apply an unscented lotion before your fragrance. Spraying perfume on the skin can make it dry, but when the skin is well-moisturised it helps retain the fragrance for longer.

7. DON’T SHAKE PERFUME BOTTLES

It is a myth that perfume must be shaken before an application to ensure that the ingredients are properly mixed. In fact, the opposite is true. Perfumes are designed to remain evenly mixed if they are stored properly. When you shake the bottle contents, you incorporate air and accelerate the breakdown of the fragrance.