Plus 5 common fragrance mistakes.
Obviously, you want to check that youre getting the biggest bang for your spritz.
So where should you spray fragrance for it to last the longest amount of time?
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We asked pros for answers.
As you sweat, the scent becomes reactivated and alive.
ONeil adds that hair and textiles also holds onto fragrance longer than skin.
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Ever noticed how your hair picks up smells from the environment youre in?
This is due to its porosity and absorption, and also because there’s less evaporation occurring.
A similar thing happens if you spray a scarf or any article of clothing, ONeil says.
He says, This can be done with body oil or body lotion.
Applying to Dry Skin
As mentioned above, layering is your best friend when making fragrances last longer.
Dry skin wont hold scent as well as moisturized skin.
Spritzing on Your Neck
This technically isnt the worst spot to spray perfume.
This alters the scent so it smells rancid, slightly off, or diluted.
Applying Only to One Spot
Fragrance works best when applied to multiple areas.
