Spoiler alert: Don’t rub your wrists together!
We reached out to a couple of fragrance pros for their tips onhelping perfumes last.
They also explain different fragrance concentrations and how that impacts longevity.
Choose a Perfume With a Higher Concentration
Fragrances have different concentrations depending on the formulation.
Generally, higher concentrations have a stronger scent and last longer; a little usually goes a long way.
Fragrances with lower concentrationslike body splashes and EDTscan be sprayed more liberally.
For best results, shower, pat dry, then moisturize before spritzing.
Aim for Pulse Points
For even longer staying power, spritz your fragrance onto pulse points.
Don’t apply perfume onto clothing or fabric; instead, spray it onto your skin.
“The fragrance will permeate your strands and last throughout the day,” says Spinnato.
(Don’t worry; we’ve been doing it wrong, too.)
That certainly wasn’t the original scent; the perfume is well past its prime.
Fragrance expiration dates vary but average about two to 10 years.
Preserve Your Fragrances
There are ways to prolong your fragrance’s shelf life.
If stored correctly, perfume can last longer in its bottle.
“Light and humidity will alter the scents of your perfumes.
Keep your perfume bottles somewhere cool and dark.”
Many brands offer product lines that include perfume or cologne and other coordinating items.
Store Perfume in the Original Bottle
Some people transfer their perfume to decorative containers.
Doing so can alter the fragrance’s original composition and allows air to mix with the scent.
Store your perfume in its original container to help it last.
This will only shorten the scent’s lifespan.
Stick to a simple methoduncap, spray, then recap.
