A survey showed that 41% of women in the United States wear fragrance regularly. The perfect perfume can influence social interactions, improve mood, and reduce stress. However, once you spritz on your favorite fragrance, it can quickly fade if it was not correctly applied.
Key Takeaways
- Before applying perfume, take a shower or bath and apply unscented body cream. This will help your skin retain the fragrance longer.
- Use a scented body cream and perfume oil pairing for a long-lasting and luxurious fragrance. We recommend starting with our Candlenut Body Creme and Candlenut Perfume Oil.
- Avoid spraying perfume on clothing, as that can potentially stain the fabric. Instead, spray perfume on pulse points like the wrist, neck, and chest.
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Avoid rubbing perfume, as that can ruin the scent and cause it to wear off faster.
- It's always a good idea to store perfume properly and pay attention to its concentration.
You deserve to enjoy your most cherished scents, whether it be tiare flower and jasmine or creamy coconut and grapefruit. Keep reading, and we'll give you some tips and tricks to make the most of your beloved perfumes. Let's continue!
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6 Tips for Applying Perfume the Correct Way
Your favorite fragrance is precious, and every spritz counts! By properly applying your perfume, you can enjoy a luxurious and refreshing scent all day.
Long-lasting perfume can benefit more than your olfactory senses. Research shows that fragrance can elevate your mood, boost cognitive function, and improve sleep.
So, how can you make sure your favorite perfume lasts all day?
#1. Take a Shower or Bath
It's best to apply fragrance on bare skin after a shower or bath. The warm water will open your pores and prep your skin for better absorption of your skincare products (including your perfume.) The moisture on your skin after a bath or shower will also help lock in your favorite scent.
It's important to apply perfume to clean and dry skin. When showering or bathing, use a hydrating body wash like our Candlenut Shower Gel in order to remove any dead skin cells, bacteria, or dirt from your skin. This silky body cleanser is made with hydrating ingredients like candlenut oil that soften and smooth the skin. Your skin will feel fresh and rejuvenated after a single use!
#2. Apply Body Lotion
Massage a small amount of unscented body lotion into your skin before spraying perfume on your skin. Not only does this keep your skin soft and supple, but it gives your perfume something to adhere to. Oily skin can retain fragrance longer, and an unscented lotion can help your perfume last all day.
Keep in mind that you should use unscented lotion if you're wearing perfume. This will prevent clashes in fragrance. However, you can use a scented lotion if you're wearing a complementary perfume.
Scented lotions like our Candlenut Body Creme have a lush and light scent that clings to your skin for hours. All you need to do is apply a generous amount and enjoy smooth and scented skin all day.
We have a couple of perfume oils that you can apply directly to your skin in tandem with our signature body lotions. The scents have a synergistic effect that works together beautifully. Here are a couple of our favorite pairings:
#3. Avoid Spraying on Clothes
It's important to spray perfume on pulse points. You shouldn't spray perfume on your clothes, which may cause discoloration or staining.
Your pulse points are located on the wrists, neck, and chest. These places emit more body heat than other places because the blood veins are closer to the surface. This can help your fragrance absorb quicker into the skin while increasing the potency and duration of your perfume.
Take into consideration your goals when applying perfume to pulse points.
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If you want to smell the perfume yourself, apply it to your neck, chin, and collarbones. You can also apply it to your wrists and inner elbows.
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If you want a loved one to smell the perfume, apply it to your chest, shoulder blades, and below the ears.
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If you want to leave sillage (a scent trail), apply it to the back of your neck and inside of your knees.
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#4. Avoid Rubbing
You may have a habit of rubbing your wrists together after spraying fragrance on them. However, this practice isn't ideal if you want a lasting scent. The friction created when you rub perfume can heat the skin and affect the integrity and potency of the fragrance. It also affects the reaction between the fragrance and the natural enzymes of your skin.
Instead, simply spray the fragrance directly on pulse points like the chest, neck, or wrists and wait for it to dry.
#5. Store Your Perfume Properly
Many compare perfumes to living organisms, as perfumes are very sensitive to environmental changes. Temperature changes, high humidity, and sunlight exposure can set off chemical reactions that affect the formula, scent, and shelf-life of the perfume. This can also cause your fragrance to wear off quickly when it's worn.
It's best to store perfumes in the original box in a dark and room temperature location. Avoid storing perfumes in the bathroom due to the humidity and heat.
#6. Pay Attention to the Concentration
It's a good idea to pay attention to the concentration of your perfume. Concentration refers to the ratio of perfume to alcohol. The higher the alcohol concentration, the longer the scent lasts.
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Parfum: 20% to 30% concentration, lasts 8 to 24 hours
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Eau de parfum: 15% to 20% concentration, lasts 4 to 5 hours
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Eau de toilette: 5% to 15% concentration, lasts 2 to 3 hours
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Eau de cologne: 2% to 4% concentration, lasts 2 hours
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Eau Fraiche: 1% to 3% concentration, lasts under 1 hour
The Bottom Line
Whether you prefer fruity scents or sweet fragrances, properly applying your perfume will keep you smelling heavenly all day. You deserve to look good, feel good, and smell good, too!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should you spray perfume on your clothes or skin?
If your perfume has a high alcohol content, it should be applied to dry skin. Perfumes with a low alcohol content can be applied to clothing, though it may cause staining or discoloration.
How many sprays of perfume should you use?
This can depend on the concentration and fragrance of your perfume. It also often comes down to personal preference. If you want a very light and barely-there scent, one spritz may be enough. If you want a moderate scent, two or three sprays are enough. Many recommend between two and five sprays, depending on the intensity and type of fragrance.
How far away should I spray perfume?
Apply perfume five to six inches away from your skin. Spraying perfume too closely can lead to an unpleasant and overpowering scent. Perfume is meant to be delicate, tasteful, and balanced. Remember to apply perfume to pulse points, avoid applying it to clothing, and don't rub it.
Is it okay to wear perfume every day?
Yes, it is completely acceptable to wear perfume every day. However, you should be mindful of wearing too much perfume. If your scent is overpowering, it may trigger allergies or cause migraines in others. Many people who wear perfume daily may become desensitized and overapply their perfume.
How do I know if I put on too much perfume?
There are a couple of ways to check if you have overapplied perfume. One way to do so is to apply perfume as usual, wait five to seven seconds, and dab the area with a tissue. If the tissue sticks to the skin, there may be too much perfume on that particular area.
Where should you not spray perfume?
Some recommend spraying perfume on your hair. However, this can damage and dry your hair since perfume contains a high alcohol concentration. It's best to avoid applying perfume to the hair, hands, armpits, or face. Sensitive areas like around the eyes and around the lips can become irritated when exposed to fragrances (which is why many skincare formulas do not contain fragrance.)
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