How to make your perfume last all day
Few things are more frustrating than spraying your favorite perfume in the morning only for it to vanish by midday.
The good news? With the right tricks, you can extend your fragrance’s lifespan and keep it fresh from your morning meetings until your night out! Here is the ultimate guide to making your scent last longer.
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Prepare Your Skin
Think of fragrance as the final touch to your beauty routine. To make it last, you need a good base. Fragrance “binds” better to hydrated skin, so start with proper hydration! An unscented body lotion is perfect, but for extra longevity, you can dab a little Vaseline on your pulse points (wrists, neck, etc.) before applying your perfume.
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Focus on Pulse Points
Body heat helps to release the fragrance, which is why your pulse points are your best friend! Spray on your wrists, neck, behind your ears, and even behind your knees. These warm spots help your scent bloom gradually throughout the day.
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No More Rubbing!
We’ve all done it: sprayed our wrists and then rubbed them together. However, this habit actually breaks down the fragrance molecules, making the scent evaporate faster. Instead, spray and let the fragrance settle naturally on your skin.
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Layering is Key
Want truly long-lasting power? Try fragrance layering! Start with a shower gel or body lotion with the same scent. Another solution is to use an unscented moisturizing lotion or body oil before applying your perfume. The key is to build a “base” so your fragrance has something to “hold onto.”
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Choose Intensity
Not all fragrances have the same intensity. Jasmine is much stronger than orange blossom, just as amber is stronger than sandalwood. If your favorite perfume has more subtle notes, but you want to enjoy it all day, you can ask us to intensify it!
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Scent Your Clothes and Hair (Carefully!)
Natural fibers, like fabrics and our hair, hold fragrance for many hours. Try lightly spritzing your shirt or scarf for a light scent that follows you all day. A quick spritz on your hair is equally effective – but only on the ends, as the alcohol in the fragrance can dry out the lengths. If you want scented but also protected hair, the Parfumerie No. 12 Hair Mist is your best friend – of course, with your own favorite fragrance!
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Proper Storage
Perfume is sensitive. Heat, light, and humidity can break down the aromatic oils in its base, reducing the scent’s intensity. Keep your bottles in a cool, dark place without humidity. With proper storage, your fragrance will maintain its intensity for longer. And if you want to always have it with you, get a second 30ml bottle that fits in your bag and won’t have time to lose its vibrancy!
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Re-spray!
Even the best tricks aren’t enough if your day continues with after-work drinks! Toss a 30ml bottle in your bag for a quick boost before you leave the office, after your gym shower, or before your night out.
Conclusion: Fragrance is meant to be enjoyed all day long – not just for an hour or two. With proper storage, hydrated skin, a little layering, smart application, and reapplication when needed, you can smell of your signature scent from morning till night!
Photo by Mathilde Langevin