How to make perfume last longer

Wondering how to get the most out of your favorite perfume and keep you smelling great for hours on end? We’re here to help! With just a few quick tweaks to the way you apply your perfume, you can ensure your skin smells great all day long. Read on as we show you how to make any type of perfume last longer, and give you some handy tips for keeping your perfume fresh in the bottle for years to come.

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• Keeping your skin moisturized will help your perfume last longer. Apply perfume to damp skin or add Vaseline Before spraying.
• Spray the perfume directly onto your pulse points. You can also try spraying the perfume on a comb and then brushing it onto your clothing for an extra touch of glamour.
• Choose a strong fragrance, such as an eau de toilette, solid perfume, or a roll-on perfume.

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（edit）Spray perfume onto damp skin.

1. Wet skin can lock in the scent of perfume and make it last longer. Spray perfume or body spray immediately after taking a shower. Pat your body dry before spraying perfume. When the skin is wet, the fragrance can penetrate into the skin and last for a long time instead of evaporating immediately.
   
   • Remember to spray directly, not into the air or through the perfume smoke. Spraying directly onto the skin will make the fragrance of the perfume last longer.

（edit）Keep your skin moisturized to enhance the scent of your perfume.

1. Wet skin absorbs the scent of perfume more effectively. After a shower (or if you don’t have time to take a shower), apply a moisturizer (body oil or lotion) first, then spray on your perfume. Apply the product to each area you plan to spray with perfume. Your skin will still be prepared for the perfume and will retain its scent longer.
   
   • one Unscented Moisturizing Lotion is the easiest option, because you will Spray perfume after.
   • use Unscented deodorantScented deodorants may clash with your perfume and weaken its scent.
   • However, you can also match the scent of your moisturizer and perfume if you wish. Many beauty brands even offer matching sets of moisturizer and perfume so you don’t have to find a match on your own.

（edit）Apply Vaseline to your wrists before applying perfume.

1. Vaseline Make your scent last longer. Before you spray your perfume, apply a thin layer of Vaseline to your pulse points in place of moisturizer. Vaseline has a similar moisturizing effect on the skin, locking in the perfume. Once applied, Vaseline will keep the scent in place all day.⁽¹⁾
   

（edit）Spray the perfume directly onto your pulse points.

1. The heat from your pulse points activates and diffuses the perfume. Spray the perfume on the inside of your wrists and elbows, behind your ears, or on your sternum.⁽²⁾ The base of the throat, behind the knees, and ankles are also good choices. Because the skin is thinnest in these areas, more heat is generated than on other parts of the body. As the perfume warms, it activates and the scent emanates from each area.
   
   • Spray some perfume on your heart, too! Of all your pulse points, the heart is the strongest, so it will effectively distribute the scent of perfume.
   • When applying perfume to your pulse points, avoid rubbing your wrists. Rubbing will not intensify the scent, but will make it dissipate faster.
   • You can also do a full body scan from head to toe when spraying your perfume, but spraying on pulse points is a great way to ensure the scent lasts.

（edit）Spray your hairbrush with perfume.

1. Use a scented comb to give your hair an extra scent. While it’s not a good idea to spray perfume directly into your hair because the alcohol in the perfume can cause damage, using a comb to apply the perfume is a safer method. Spray a little perfume on the comb and run the comb through your hair a few times to spread the scent and create a lasting effect.
   

（edit）Spray perfume on your clothes.

1. Perfume stays on the fibers of clothing longer than it does on skin. Spray a little perfume into the air, wave the clothing, or spray the lining of a shirt, jacket, or scarf.⁽³⁾ Although fragrances are designed to be applied to the skin and activate most quickly when exposed to body heat, perfume can cling to clothing for a long time because fabrics absorb odors quickly.
   
   • Be careful not to spray perfume directly onto clothing that stains easily, such as silk.
   • The perfume may smell a little lighter on your clothes than it does on your skin, but it should still smell like the perfume you chose!

（edit）Use light perfume.

1. There are many types of perfume, with Eau de Toilette being the strongest. When shopping for perfume, you may notice that they are labeled as Eau de Toilette (EDT) or Eau de Parfum (EDP). Eau de Toilettes usually have a higher concentration of essential oils, making them stronger and longer-lasting than Eau de Toilettes. If you want your perfume to last, EDP is your best choice.⁽⁴⁾
   
   • Generally speaking, perfume lasts about 5 hours, while eau de toilette lasts 3 hours. However, you can make both last longer with the other tips on this list!

（edit）Choose a perfume with strong base notes.

1. Base notes like vanilla, sandalwood, and cedarwood last longer. While you may like a floral or citrus scent, both fade faster than vanilla or woody notes. Florals and citrus are top notes; you can smell them the quickest, but they’re not as strong as base notes. Choose a perfume And make sure it has enough base tone as it is more likely to last all day.⁽⁵⁾
   
   • “Edible” notes like honey, chocolate, and vanilla all last a long time, so any perfume with these base notes is a great choice!

（edit）Multiple layers give off different scents.

1. Layering perfume intensifies the scent and moisturizes your skin. You can layer several different sprays or use two different types of perfume (such as a spray and a roll-on). First, test the smell of the two perfumes mixed together. Perfume Tester First. Once you have a pair of perfumes, spray the heavier perfume with the base notes first, then spray the lighter perfume with the top notes.⁽⁶⁾
   
   • Some brands even offer pairing fragrances that can be layered if you don’t want to test them yourself.
   • Not only does layering your sprays make your perfume last longer, it’s also a great way to create your own unique scent.

（edit）Use a roll-on perfume oil.

1. Perfume oils are more concentrated and have a stronger scent. Roll on perfume oil Spray directly onto pulse points instead of spraying. Perfume Roll-On It is highly reactive and diffuses when in contact with body temperature. It contains more aromatic oils than spray perfume and has a stronger scent.⁽⁷⁾ Additionally, it moisturizes your skin and prolongs its life.
   
   • Roll-ons are usually small and easy to carry with you. Keep a few in your purse and carry them with you throughout the day so you can reapply as needed!

（edit）Applying solid perfume can make the scent last longer.

1. Solid perfume They work best when diffused on pulse points. Like perfume oils, solid perfumes are applied directly to the skin while also acting as moisturizers, helping the scent of your perfume last longer.⁽⁸⁾ Scoop some perfume onto your fingers and apply it to your wrists, throat, inner elbows, knees and behind your ears, allowing the perfume to diffuse around and make the scent last.
   

（edit）Store your perfume in a cool place.

1. Light and heat will accelerate the decomposition of the fragrance of perfume. Choose a safe cupboard, a shelf with adequate shade, or a cool corner to Storing PerfumeIf you leave it on a bathroom counter or anywhere it’s constantly exposed to light, heat, and moisture, the fragrance won’t last as long and will start to lose its scent.⁽⁹⁾
   
   • If your perfume comes in a box, it is best to store it in the box for long periods of time to protect the bottle from light.
   • Throw away perfume when it’s expired. The average shelf life of perfume is 3 to 5 years, but some perfumes can last up to 10 years. Check the perfume packaging for a more accurate expiration date.

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