It’s always really annoying when you put your perfume on in the morning and by afternoon, there’s not a whiff of scent on your body. And while some of you may think it’s just not strong enough , some believe they must have sweated it off.
All these are pretty far from the truth. How long a fragrance stays actually depends on how you apply it! Myths 1 and 2 busted!!
According to a fragrance expert, the biggest mistake many of us make when spraying our perfume is spritzing it onto our wrists and then rubbing them together. He advises:
Rubbing the fragrance starts the evaporation process, so the fragrance won’t last as long if you do this. Instead spray twice onto the wrists, the chest and the back of the neck and leave to dry.
Applying to the chest will create gentle scents throughout the day, while applying to the wrists is good as you move your hands when you speak.
Adding a couple of sprays to the back of the neck will create a sillage (the term given to the smell fragrance wearers leave as they walk). You can also apply to the back of your knees when wearing a dress or skirt.
Apparently well moisturized skin is also key to ensuring your perfume lasts for longer.
Dry skin absorbs the moisture in perfume, which evaporates the perfume off the skin
says Penhaligon’s fragrance expert.
And these are your style secrets on smelling nice and divine all day long!
Tips: seventeen.com