When it comes to fragrance retention, many perfume lovers know that the length of time it lasts is not an imperative factor in judging the quality of a perfume. Objectively speaking, the retention time of a perfume is determined by the evaporation rate of the different aromatic molecules in the fragrance.
In addition to the concentration of fragrance in different perfume types (Parfum/Extrait>EDP>EDT>Cologne) which determines the length of fragrance retention, professional perfumers point out that how the perfume is used will also determine how long the scent stays on your skin.
This article introduces six tips that can improve the retention time of perfume, mainly as follows.
1. moisturize your skin before using perfume
Gerard Camme, president of French perfume brand Olon, said: "The duration of the scent on the skin depends on the concentration of the perfume and the degree of dryness of the skin. If the skin is dry, the scent will disappear more quickly."
He notes that one secret to making perfume last long is to moisturize well before using it. If you are afraid that using a scented hand cream or body lotion will affect the smell of the perfume, you can choose to apply petroleum jelly or other unscented moisturizers.
2. Spray the perfume directly on the skin
There are many types of statements on the Internet about how to spray perfume, but most are incorrect. For example, spray the perfume in the air, and then walk into the "fragrance mist" in a circle, so that the perfume falls evenly on the body.
Most perfumes on the market today are alcohol-based perfumes, and alcohol can damage hair. Perfume liquid falling on the face may cause allergy symptoms, and falling on delicate clothing may cause color loss and fading.
It has been proven that the most effective way to wear perfume is to spray it directly on the skin (not on the hair or clothes).
Ixchel Leigh, a master perfumer with over 40 years of experience and author of the perfume book "The Magic of Fragrance/Aromatic Alchemy," says, "Perfumes are designed to interact with the chemicals in your body (skin pH) and body temperature to create a wonderful chemical reaction.
3. Why do people spray perfume on their wrists?
The easiest way to make perfume last is to apply it directly to the warmest part of your body. This is usually the pulse point, because it is where our body's main arteries are located. The most common pulse points are the wrists, behind the ears, behind the neck and knees, and a very cold sector - the elbow socket, where blood is drawn most of the time.
There is a simple scientific principle behind this; odors are diffused by molecular motion, and the higher the temperature, the more intense the molecular motion. Therefore, no matter which pulse point of the body is chosen, the scent will be well diffused.
4. Not recommended to use the spray method
There may be some people who think this method of spraying perfume into the air and then walking through the fragrance mist is very effective. Because iallows perfumeme to fall evenly on the body, as well as increase the fragrance in the room. But perfume is relatively expensive, so not only is it a waste but spraying perfume into the air can also make it fall all over the house.
Leigh said, "I don't like to spray perfume into the air because it can fall onto your clothes, floor, or furniture and can leave stains."
Many brands are now offering space-scented products, such as space-scented sprays, scented candles, fireless scents, and more, if you want to fragrance your interior environment. However, the ingredients in these products are usually different from those found in perfumes that can be applied directly to the skin, which may result in other hazards, such as skin allergies. Therefore, avoid direct skin contact. 5.
5. Avoid interfering with the natural variation of fragrance notes
One of the most common ways to use perfume is to spray it on your wrists. Then, rub the wrists of both hands to make the smell disappear. However, Camme points out that this method is wrong and it shortens the life of the perfume.
"I recommend against this," he warns, "and that the scent should be allowed to dry naturally so that the top notes stay longer and you can feel the subtle changes in the front and middle notes of the perfume."
Drying may take a minute, but that additional bit of patience can make a perfume last longer.
6. Intense perfume with just one spray pump
When using perfume, it's easy to overspray, especially if you're not familiar with the concentration of perfume. Eau de parfum has a high concentration of fragrance, which means one pump is enough to last the whole day. In contrast, eau de toilette is lighter and requires two to three pumps and may need to be reapplied later in the day.
It's pertinent to note that just because you can't smell your perfume doesn't mean others can't, as prolonged fragrance can lead to olfactory fatigue.
Leigh explains, "Our noses are usually so used to the perfume we're wearing that when we can't smell it, we often think it's forgotten. But that's not the case."
When you are in public and strong perfume is in your wake, that is an inescapable "toxic" invasion experience, so be considerate of other people's feelings when you wear perfume.
