Perfume is an indulgence that brings sensory magic to our lives. But, like anything in life, the way you wear it can make all the difference between a fleeting encounter and a long-term relationship. In order to ensure that your signature scent lasts, you need to know how to apply perfume properly. There are several ways to do this, and the effect it has on your perfume may vary depending on your method.
How does perfume smell?
First and foremost, it is essential to understand that your perfume is made up of top, middle, and base notes. Each of these notes unfurls over time, revealing the full fragrance's depth and complexity.
This process can take several hours, so it's crucial to know how to apply perfume in a way that will make it last.
How to make perfume last on the skin?
One way to ensure that your perfume lasts is to apply it to your pulse points. These points are located on the neck, the inside of the elbow, behind the knee, inner wrists, and various points on the feet and ankles.
When applied to these areas, the heat generated by your body helps to intensify the fragrance, making it last longer.
It is important not to rub your wrists together after applying perfume, as this can change the fragrance's natural development.
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How to make perfume smell on clothes and hair?
Another way to wear perfume is to apply it to different parts of your body depending on what you are wearing. For example, if you are wearing clothing that exposes your legs, you can spray perfume on your calves to allow the aroma to float gently upwards and around the rest of your body.
Additionally, you can spray perfume onto your hairbrush and run it through your hair for a fragrant impact. You can also fragrance any hair accessories you choose to wear for a subtler scent.
If you prefer to carry a more subtle scent, you can apply your perfume onto the inside of any jacket or cardigan that you are wearing.
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If you would rather keep it off your skin or any jewellery around your neck, then spraying it across your clothing in a "Y" shape is a great way to do so. You can also pop a few sprays onto your jumper, t-shirt, or scarf for an added "oomph" to your fragrance.
Ultimately, the most important thing when it comes to applying perfume is to focus on what makes you feel comfortable, motivated, joyful, or nostalgic. There are no strict rules when it comes to applying perfume, and you can experiment with different methods to find what works best for you.
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