A favourite perfume can feel like part of your everyday routine, so it’s frustrating when the scent seems to fade quickly. How long a fragrance lasts depends on the perfume, your skin and the conditions it’s worn in, but a few simple habits can help you get more from each spray.
1. Apply perfume to clean, moisturised skin
Dry skin may not hold fragrance as well as moisturised skin. After washing, apply an unscented moisturiser and let it settle before spraying your perfume. This gives the fragrance a comfortable base without adding another scent that might compete with it.
2. Try warm areas of the skin
Wrists, the sides of the neck and the insides of the elbows are popular places to apply perfume. These areas give off warmth, which can help the fragrance develop as you wear it.
You don’t need to spray every pulse point. Start with a light application and see how the fragrance wears on you.
3. Let the fragrance dry naturally
Once you’ve applied perfume, give it a moment to dry. Rubbing your wrists together can change how the scent develops on your skin, so let it settle on its own.
4. Try a light spray on clothing
Some fabrics hold fragrance after it has faded from skin. If you’d like to try this, spray lightly and test a discreet area first. Avoid delicate fabrics and materials that could mark or stain.
5. Store your bottle carefully
Heat, direct sunlight and temperature changes can affect a perfume over time. Keep the cap on and store your bottle in a cool, dry place away from a sunny windowsill or a steamy bathroom.
6. Give your nose a break before reapplying
Sometimes a perfume seems to disappear because you’ve become used to smelling it. Before applying more, step away for a while or ask someone you trust whether they can still smell it. A smaller top-up may be all you need.
7. Choose a fragrance that suits the occasion
Fragrances can wear differently depending on their ingredients, concentration, your skin and the environment. If you’re choosing a new scent, give it time to settle on your skin before deciding whether it suits you.
Explore the men’s fragrances, women’s fragrances and unisex fragrances at Black Label. You can also discover scents such as Lattafa Asad and Lattafa Yara Elixir.
