A perfume is a brand, an olfactory identity, a signature. Its notes float in your wake, reflecting your mood and personality.
It is therefore essential that it stays on your skin all day long, until the evening. The Studio des Parfums shares its tips and advice for keeping your fragrance fresh all day.
Make your perfume last by choosing it carefully
The longevity of a fragrance depends above all on the fragrance itself. Carefully choose the ideal formula that suits your tastes. What intensity do you prefer? It all depends on your personality. If you want to assert yourself or boost your confidence, a perfume with a powerful sillage will likely suit you better than a subtle and intimate perfume.
For a longer outfit, prefer the perfume waters to eaux de toilette. They are more concentrated in fragrance because they contain more base notes, which determine how long the scent lasts on the skin.
How do you store your perfume?
Be sure to store your perfume properly to avoid any degradation that could affect its lifespan. Protect it from light, humidity, and heat. Store your bottles in a cool place, between 11 and 60 °F, and in their original packaging. Above all, avoid the bathroom, where it's too hot, humid, and bright! Your unopened perfumes will age like fine wine: take good care of them. Once opened, use them within the year.
The art of wearing perfume
However, choosing the right perfume isn't enough. You've probably noticed that the same perfume can smell wonderful on one person but much less so on another. There are several reasons for this, and you can follow a few tips to ensure this olfactory gem lasts longer.
Skin is a living tissue, and some skin types hold fragrances less effectively. Sometimes, applying perfume to your hair can be an ideal solution: simply spray the perfume onto your comb or brush before styling. Perfume can also linger on certain natural fiber clothing: cashmere, wool, linen, silk, etc.
Some tips to improve your appearance
Prepare your skin: hydration is key to an intense and long-lasting fragrance. Take care of your whole body: moisturize well, massage your skin with oil or petroleum jelly, keep it supple, and use products suited to your skin's needs.
Opt for products with neutral scents that won't mask your perfume. You can also add a few drops of your fragrance to your body cream. Since it's richer than body lotion, it will help your perfume last longer.
Be sure to apply your perfume to your pulse points, meaning the warm areas of your body where blood circulation is strongest: the décolletage, wrists, elbows, and navel. The neck is the ideal place to apply your perfume, as it has several pulse points: at the base of the neck, behind the ears, and at the hairline. A single spray on each of these spots is enough.
For men, a spray on the neck, wrists, and chest will ensure a unique and pleasant scent trail.
By following these tips and tricks, your signature scent will stay with you all day long.
