But I promise that after you read this, you'll definitely have your fragrance lasting longer, and even learn some new tips and tricks.
Lets get started!
Lets get started!
1. Choosing your scent:
Do you like something sweet? florally? spicy? sexy? Or are you looking for something for a night time occasion or a casual scent for work? I see fragrance as something very personal, and is a subtle accessory that is simple but could be the perfect touch to match your outfit. In one fragrance, there are countless ingredients of top notes and undertones that makes each one unique.
We want to be careful when choosing, because every scent smells different on everyone. This is because the fragrance mixes with your personal scent as well as your sweat and blood (as weird as it sounds), which is why it may bring out more of the vanilla undertone in you, but the orchid in another person. So when choosing, don't determine the scent by spraying it on a piece of paper or smelling it directly from the bottle. To get the most accurate smell, spray it on your pulse points (neck and wrist), and let it marinate with your natural body odour.
The only one fragrance I can think of that smells exactly the same on everyone is Chanel No.5, because there are no natural scents in it, and is made from 100% chemically produced scents.
2. Ways to make your fragrance last longer:
a. Layering different scented fragrances
Not every line of fragrance is going to be suitable for this, but I find fragrance lines such as Jo Malone, Dyptique or Fresh, that focus on only one or two notes, work really well paired with one other. You wouldn't really want to mix and match a Prada Candy with a Chanel no.5 (both fragrances have several notes and are strongly scented).
When you mix and match your fragrances, you'll create a unique scent that is not only longer lasting, but you'll probably never bump into someday that smells exactly like you!
b. Layering with body creams or shower gels
Did you ever wonder why many fragrances came with a body cream or a shower gel to go with it? It's not because they just want to make a set to match the fragrance, it's so that you can layer with it to make the fragrance last longer. For example, after you've showered using that Jo Malone shower gel, you've already got your first layer of fragrance, the most natural and elegant. Next, add your body cream to add that second layer of goodness. It still won't be too strong and overwhelming. So stop at this point if you are attending a more professional event where you don't want that pungent smell to make you stand out. Lastly, when you spray your fragrance, say around your décolleté where the body cream is already on, the liquid from the fragrance has something else to hold onto besides your skin, making it last much longer. If you don't have a matching body cream, use something unscented, or a light scented cream that you feel will make a nice cocktail with your fragrance.
Try this next time! I guarantee that the smell will stay awake with you all night!
c. Spraying on pressure points
People usually spray their fragrance on their neck, behind the ear and on their wrist, and when I was younger, I just did it because it seemed like the right thing to do. Turns out, it's because those are where your veins are the closest to the surface of your skin, making it the warmer parts (which will help heat up the fragrance and accentuate the smell).
What also seems like the right thing to do is to rub your wrist together and onto your neck to even out the fragrance. Wrong! Dab instead of rub to evenly distribute it without rubbing away the scent.
People usually spray their fragrance on their neck, behind the ear and on their wrist, and when I was younger, I just did it because it seemed like the right thing to do. Turns out, it's because those are where your veins are the closest to the surface of your skin, making it the warmer parts (which will help heat up the fragrance and accentuate the smell).
What also seems like the right thing to do is to rub your wrist together and onto your neck to even out the fragrance. Wrong! Dab instead of rub to evenly distribute it without rubbing away the scent.
3. What to avoid:
Don't spray a strong fragrance during formal events or interviews, instead, use a lightly scented body cream, or even just the scent of the shampoo you just used this morning. Overall, don't overwhelm with something too distracting. Heck, if you're just going clubbing or a girl's night out, spray as much perfume as you can squeeze out of that 30 mL bottle!
Also, avoid spraying on expensive clothing, because fragrances are alcohol after all, which means over time, it may cause discolouration on the fabric.
Well, spring is right around the corner! Right now my favourite fragrance to celebrate the flowers is the Carven Eau De Toilette, the perfect scent to be paired with that long floral dress!
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Well, spring is right around the corner! Right now my favourite fragrance to celebrate the flowers is the Carven Eau De Toilette, the perfect scent to be paired with that long floral dress!
I hope this helps your days smell a big sweeter, please comment if you have any questions.
Thank you for reading!
-Carol
