Where should I apply perfume?
Spray it on pulse points such as the nape of the neck, behind the ears, wrists, and the inner elbows. Avoid rubbing the skin to spread the product—this diminishes the vibrancy and evolution of the fragrance.
How should I store my perfume?
The best way to store your perfume is inside its original box. But if the packaging is no longer available, a bedroom closet works well. By keeping your fragrance bottles in a dark, dry place, away from temperature fluctuations, you help preserve their integrity.
If I apply perfume in the morning, will it last all day?
Long-lasting fragrances often blend floral bouquets with gourmand or woody notes. Oriental, Woody, and Chypre olfactive families tend to have better longevity on the skin.
On the other hand, fresh and citrusy perfumes—typically made with essential oils from citrus fruits—offer refreshing brightness but tend to fade more quickly.
Is it true that perfume reacts differently on blondes, brunettes, and redheads?
Fragrance develops uniquely on each person’s skin. Factors such as ethnicity, age, sex, diet, diabetes, certain antibiotics, and hormones can alter body odor and influence how a scent is perceived.
Does sweating affect the fragrance?
Sweat itself is odorless, but it can decompose due to microbial activity on the skin, which does produce odor. When that happens, it can interfere with the way your fragrance is perceived.
Can perfume last indefinitely in the bottle?
Perfume has an expiration period: approximately 3 years in Brazil and 5 years in most of Europe. However, how you store it plays a key role. Keeping your fragrance in a cool, dark place helps preserve its quality. Heat and light can oxidize perfume over time, altering its scent and stability.
What’s the difference between Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum?
Eau de Toilette contains between 4% and 15% concentrated fragrance oil, while Eau de Parfum ranges from 10% to 20%. This higher concentration in EDPs makes them last longer on the skin.
Can skin hydration affect perfume longevity?
Dry skin tends to hold fragrance for less time than hydrated skin. The more moisturized or naturally oily the skin, the better it retains scent. That’s why it’s always a good idea to hydrate before applying your favorite perfume.
Why can’t I smell my own perfume, even though others can?
Our sense of smell can become desensitized to familiar scents over time. This olfactory fatigue can occur for two main reasons: using the same fragrance for a long period, or applying it regularly to areas near the nose, causing scent saturation.
Is there a fixative ingredient in perfumes that makes them last longer?
One of the most common myths in perfumery is the idea of a fixative component that guarantees longevity. In reality, no such magical ingredient exists. The lasting power of a perfume depends on its concentration and the quality of the raw materials used in its formulation.
What’s the difference between natural and synthetic perfume ingredients?
Natural ingredients are essential oils extracted directly from nature—plants, flowers, fruits—offering greater depth and elegance.
Synthetic ingredients, on the other hand, are lab-created molecules that mimic natural aromas. They allow for greater stability and innovation in perfumery, but may have a different behavior on the skin compared to natural essences.
