First things first: if you've been spraying perfume on your wrists and rubbing them together like you've seen in commercials, you're actually making your fragrance fade faster—and fragrance experts want you to stop that immediately.
Understanding where to apply fragrance changes how long it lasts and how strongly it projects throughout the day. But there's more to fragrance application than just hitting the correct spots. Skin hydration, how much you apply and even where you store your bottles all play important roles in whether your perfume lasts two hours or eight.
We consulted fragrance experts who formulate and sell perfumes professionally to find out the best application techniques for making your scent last. Here's what actually works. Happy sniffing!
Where To Spray Perfume: The Best Placement
Areas where blood vessels are closest to the skin—helps diffuse and amplify your scent.
"Apply to the pulse points—these areas are naturally 'hotter' and will help project, such as the chest, underside of wrists, inside elbows, back of the ears and knees," he explains.
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However, if you're pairing your perfume with a perfume oil, she recommends applying the perfume oil to pulse points like your wrists and neck. "Unlike perfume, oils are more stable and don't evaporate," says Britt.
Where To Avoid Applying Fragrance
Some areas are off-limits for safety and comfort reasons.
The delicate skin in these areas is sensitive to alcohol and fragrance compounds, which can cause irritation.
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How Much Fragrance Should You Use?
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If you've accidentally overdone it, Moore offers a fix. "If you feel like you've gone too far, simply wipe skin with a damp, warm cloth—it will not take off all of the fragrance, but it will reduce its concentration on the skin without greatly altering the scent."
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"Perfume's staying power is determined by the type of formulation," says Britt. "Ranging from least potent to most potent there's eau fraiche, eau de cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum and extrait de parfum," she explains. "If you're looking for a scent that's beast mode, then I'd recommend eau de perfumes and extrait de parfums because they can last up to six to eight hours."
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Top Tips for Wearing Perfume
It's also key to store bottles properly. "Be sure to store your fragrances in a cool, dry place for best results over time—not in a humid bathroom that's exposed to lots of sunlight," Moore advises. Heat and light degrade the fragrance compounds.
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