You’re wearing and storing your perfumes all wrong – five hacks to make it last all day in the summer
NOTHING feels as good as smelling nice – knowing every step you take produces a floral waft that has everyone asking “what perfume is that?”.
But when it comes to summer and all the occasions that come with it, like weddings, garden parties and graduations, we want to make sure our scent lasts all day.
Some perfumes last longer than others, depending on things like how delicate the scent is and the quality of the perfume oil used.
Luckily, perfume sample specialists at Parfumery have shared how to get the most out of your fragrances during the peak of summer.
Put your perfume in the fridge
Humidity and too much direct sunlight can affect the scent of your perfume, while sticking the glass bottles can prolong its quality.
According to the fragrance experts, the cool temperature maintains the original aroma.
If putting your fancy bottles in the fridge is a step too far for you, they advised storing them in a cool and dry place, such as a drawer or cupboard.
Use petroleum jelly
To make your perfume scent last longer on your body, a lick of Vaseline could do the trick.
The experts at Parfumery recommended dabbing a small amount of petroleum jelly to your skin before spritzing the fragrance on top.
“The jelly will lock in the scent and help it to last all day, especially if applied to pulse points,” they said.
Spray your hair
Hair is hailed for holding scent, hence why so many beautifully scented haircare products are on the market.
To apply perfume in your hair, the experts advised flipping your head over and spritzing an even coating of the scent to your hair throughout the lengths.
Once sprayed, leave for a couple of seconds to allow it to dry.
Spray more than one area
“By restricting your application to spraying the neck and wrists, you neglect many other areas that may hold your fragrances better throughout the day,” Parfumery’s team said.
“Try spritzing other body parts, such as your belly button, back of the knees and elbows, as these areas tend to get less sunlight and effectively sweat less.”
Summer heat can cause perfume to evaporate quicker, so spraying on less sweaty places can prolong the scent.
Layer it up
As the procurement of any perfume suggests, different scents work well together – but you don’t have to stop at the fancy bottles.
The experts tipped that layering different scents from deodorant and body creams will prolong a gorgeous smell on your body.
“If your deodorant is part of your specific smell, you can layer these up by applying roll-on and topping off with an aerosol,” they added.