Secrets of perfume persistence: how to choose, where and how to apply

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Perfume is an invisible but important accessory. Without it, the image seems incomplete. Yves Saint Laurent said: "Even the most sophisticated outfit needs at least a drop of perfume." Perfume as a visiting card. If you use the same scent, you will soon be recognized and associated with it. If you want your favorite scent to accompany you as long as possible during the day, consider the following tricks.

Choice of scent

It is important to understand that perfume is different. It differs not only in brands, but also in the degree of concentration of perfume oils. Depending on the intensity and persistence of the aroma, perfumes, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, cologne and other perfumery products are emitted.

Perfume (Parfum) - the most concentrated, persistent and expensive type of perfumery. The content of fragrances is from 20 to 30%. The base, trail notes are strongly expressed in perfumes. Recommended for winter and evening use.

Eau de Parfum - lighter perfumery with pronounced middle notes, but almost as strong as perfume. Eau de parfum is sometimes even called a daytime perfume, it is ideal for use during the day. The content of fragrances is 12–20%.

Eau de Toilette - a light type of perfume, in which the top notes are well felt. Fragrant substances from 8 to 10%. Eau de toilette is less persistent: you need to use it several times a day to feel the scent.

Cologne (Eau de Cologne) is the weakest aroma. The content of fragrant substances in it is from 3 to 8%. Mostly men use such perfumes.

The concentration of fragrances in other perfumery products (deodorants, lotions, and the like) is less than 3%. Their aroma is barely perceptible.

The bouquet of the perfume also affects the longevity of the scent. Muscat, chypre and woody aromas are more persistent than floral, citrus or marine.

When choosing a perfume, consider the type and composition of the ingredients.

Application rules

The persistence of the scent also depends on the way the perfume is used, or rather on where and how to apply it.

Where to apply perfume

When the inimitable Coco Chanel was asked where to apply perfume, she replied: "Where you want to be kissed."

In fact, the perfume needs to be applied on the wrist, behind the earlobe, on the bend of the elbow, on the neck in the area of the interclavicular cavity and under the knee.

These are the so-called pulse points. In these places, the blood vessels are close to the skin, the temperature of these areas is slightly higher. All this contributes to the disclosure and spread of the aroma.

Please note: we are talking about spirits. They are usually produced in bottles with a glass rod on the cork. By the way, she needs to pick up perfume, and not with the pad of her finger. To smell, you need just a drop of perfume for each point.

Eau de parfum and eau de toilette are usually sold as aerosols. If you use them, spray the perfume in front of you and just stand under the cloud of scent. The water is less concentrated, so the procedure can be repeated several times.

How to apply perfume

Most people wear perfume at the very end, when they are already dressed, or even before leaving the house. Alas, the scent won't last long this way. Clothing absorbs well, but smells poorly. And not only perfume, but all the aromas around. In addition, if you apply perfume on clothes, especially light-colored ones, there is a risk that stains and streaks will remain.

Use perfume immediately after a shower or bath. Clean steamed leather absorbs the scent like a sponge. At the same time, skin hydration is of great importance. If you have an oily skin type, there is nothing to worry about, but if it is dry or normal, then in order for the perfume to last for a long time, the skin must be moisturized.

For these purposes, it is best to use a body lotion from the same line as the perfume. Many manufacturers, in addition to perfumes, produce a whole series of care products with the same fragrance. This way, your perfume won't clash with the scent of your lotion or antiperspirant. If your perfume does not have "companions", use neutral, odorless products.

Didn't have time to shower before leaving? Spread Vaseline on your pulse points and then apply perfume to them. Such a base will fix the scent: it will last longer.

Sprinkle perfume on your wrists and rub them against each other - you do that, admit it? This is mistake. Any aroma is multi-layered: first, the top notes are revealed (literally in the first 5-15 minutes), then the middle ones begin to "sound" and at the end the base ones break through. If the perfume is rubbed, then this process is disrupted, the aroma loses its individuality. So just let the perfume dry.

A few more tricks

In conclusion, there are a few more life hacks that will allow you to feel and give your favorite scent for as long as possible.

• Apply a drop of perfume to the comb or sprinkle it with eau de parfum. Comb. Hair perfectly retains odors: with every turn of the head, a pleasant train will remain behind you.
• Soak a cotton pad with your favorite perfume and put it in your purse or pocket. This will enhance the scent and create a fragrant aura not only around you, but around your belongings as well.
• Store your perfume properly. Watch the expiration date and do not leave it in the bathroom. It's too hot and humid in there. It is better to keep the perfume in the box in which it was sold: this way it will be protected from sunlight.

Perfume, like the flickering of a candle, can envelop you and add magic to your image. But the scents are insidious. If you use the same perfume for a long time, your nose can get so used to it that it will start to seem as if the fragrance is less and less persistent with each new bottle. Also, remember that if the perfume suits you, you will not feel it. If you “hear” a perfume, it means that it is not for you or you have poured too much of it on yourself. In this case, it will be uncomfortable not only for you, but also for those around you.