4 VITAL Secrets To Make Your Perfume Last All Day
Your latest blind buy is ticking every box that a “perfume that lasts all day” should. Powerful opening notes, lingering sillage and an alluring aroma. However, you notice the scent fading more and more, ALOT quicker than the ‘long-lasting’ tagline suggested. This is an experience we’ve all likely shared, and parting ways after all that anticipation isn’t easy. But what if we said you could actually make your perfume last significantly longer?
The general gist for extending your fragrance’s scent performance is:
CLEAN > LOTION > PULSE POINTS > CLOTHES
In this blog, we’ll be delving into each of these tried and tested methods alongside 4 vital secrets for those who truly want to smell irresistible all day.
How To Make Your Perfume Last Longer in 4 Simple Steps and Vital Secrets
Step 1 – Cleanse
As you’re aware, it’s important to regularly shower/bathe for good hygiene. However, it’s key for a long-lasting scent too, as the skin better absorbs perfume oils when warm. Ensure you dry off thoroughly so the perfume better sticks.
Vital Secret 1
You may think sweat itself causes odor but its actually the bacteria mixed in that is the cause, so pay special attention to forgotten areas like the groin, waist and behind ear as these are areas where bacteria thrive in. Especially for males since body hair results in more moist areas and bacteria to live in.
Step 2- Non-Scented Moisturiser
Similar to the last step, applying moisturiser softens and hydrates the skin. This helps to lock in the perfume oil as it takes longer to fully absorb the oils, helping the scent not to fade as quickly.
Vital Secret 2
It’s key to use non scented lotion so the scents don’t clash with each other. Alternatively you could use the same brand lotion as the perfume your using to further amplify it’s lavish smell to last all day.
Step 3 Apply To Pulse Points
Pulse points are a defining factor in your perfume lasting the 5-8 hour test. Pulse points are areas where blood vessels are closest to the skin, letting you feel your pulse. Most importantly, they’re the warmest areas of the body. Perfect for perfume oils to do their work and diffuse more effectively, extending the scent’s longevity. The best areas to apply perfume are:
Wrists
Neck
Inner Elbow and Knees
Behind Ears
Ensure you apply the spray without rubbing, as it can cause the fragrance to dissipate quickly.
Step 4 – Add To Your Clothes
To add the cherry on top, add a layer of fragrance onto your clothes to improve the sillage (The trail a perfume leaves behind) and turn heads. It’s important to use it from a safe distance and not overuse it, so it doesn’t stain your clothes or become overpowering.
Vital Secret 4
Spray into the air in front of you and walk into it so it can effectively cover your whole body
Conclusion
Buying perfumes that are truly as long-lasting as they say on the tin can be a volatile experience. But implementing each step into your daily routine (clean, moisturise, apply to pulse points and clothes) whilst being mindful about the type of perfume it is and the middle and base notes included, will significantly make your perfume last longer.
Perfume Still Won’t Last?
If you’ve tried each step and still can’t get the perfume to last, here are some things to consider:
Middle and Base Notes
Perfumes are generally comprised of a 30/50/20 rule. 30% top notes, 50% middle notes, and 20% base notes. Top notes are only a quick entrance to a fragrance’s scent profile that evaporates just as quickly. It’s important to see whether the middle and base notes have long-lasting ingredients, such as woody/musky notes, as they’re largely responsible for a long-lasting aroma. Below, we’ve handpicked some of our best long-lasting perfumes you need to try:
Dark Woods Oriental Eau de Parfum (Spicy Caramel)
Selene 100ml Perfume (Fruity Jasmine)
Perfume Type
Before you check out with what’s in your basket, take into consideration its displayed fragrance type as it plays a crucial role in a perfume’s 24-hour performance. Fragrance types are broken up into 5 categories, from weakest to strongest (Eau de Fraiche, Eau de Cologne, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum and Extrait de Parfum). Click the button below to find out more.
Perfume Layering
Layering perfumes is a method that allows you to truly express yourself by combining fragrances you enjoy to create an aroma truly your own. An added benefit is an enhanced smelling perfume that lasts all day. However, applying just any perfume won’t have the desired effect and may smell off-putting. Click the button below for more insight into how to layer perfume, as well as perfume layering combos and ideas.
