The good thing is: with a few simple tricks, you can significantly extend the shelf life of your perfume and ensure that the fragrance lasts all day long - without having to constantly spray more. Here are five tried and tested tips to help you get the most out of your perfume and maximise its potential.
1. Don't rub, just spray
Probably the most common mistake: rubbing the perfume after applying it. Even if many of us do it unconsciously, it is a habit that can destroy the fragrance. Rubbing between the wrists breaks up the fragrance molecules and weakens the composition of the perfume. Instead, you should spray the perfume onto your skin and allow it to dry naturally. This allows the fragrance to unfold its full power and linger longer on the skin.
2. Store in a cool place and protect from sunlight
Your perfume should not be stored on the bathroom shelf or in direct sunlight. High temperatures and UV rays can change the composition of the perfume and cause the fragrance molecules to evaporate more quickly. The best place to store perfume is in a cool, dark place, away from heat sources and sunlight. This keeps the fragrance fresh and intense over a long period of time.
3. Apply to areas of skin with good circulation
Perfume works best on warm areas of the body with good circulation. These so-called pulse points - such as the wrists, neck, behind the ears or in the elbows - give off heat continuously, which means that the fragrance is released evenly throughout the day. This allows your favourite fragrance to work optimally and stay with you for a long time.
4. Fragrance layering for more intensity
If you want your perfume to last a particularly long time, try fragrance layering. This involves combining different products from the same fragrance line - such as body lotion, shower gel or hair mist. The different products intensify the fragrance and ensure that it is evenly distributed on the skin. The result is an intense, long-lasting fragrance that surrounds you all day long.
5. Use different products
Complement your perfume with matching care products, such as a perfumed body cream or hair mist. These products not only help to intensify the fragrance on your skin, but also ensure that it is better distributed throughout the day. This ensures that the fragrance remains evenly perceptible and lasts much longer.
With these simple tips, you can ensure that your perfume not only smells wonderful in the morning, but also throughout the day!
