The art of wearing perfume: tips for an all-day fragrance
Your fragrance is an extension of your personality, a lasting memory that accompanies you throughout the day. However, to ensure that your luxury fragrance lasts and unfolds perfectly, a few tips are in order. Here's a practical guide to maximizing its longevity and making it an unforgettable sensory experience.
1. Apply perfume to moisturized skin
Hydration is the key to long-lasting fragrance. Dry skin tends to “absorb”, which can shorten its duration. Before applying your fragrance, be sure to moisturize your skin with an unscented or scented body lotion or cream to match your scent for added intensity. Moisturizing creates an ideal base for your fragrance to adhere better to your skin and last longer.
2. The right application points
For optimum, long-lasting diffusion, apply your fragrance to the hot spots on your body. These areas, where the temperature is naturally higher, allow it to diffuse more effectively. Here are a few strategic locations:
- Wrists
- Neck and behind the ears
- Inside of elbows
- Lower back or behind the knees
3. The art of layering
Think scent layering. Find scents that match each other and create your own trail.
4. Seasonal adaptation
Summer: Opt for lighter, fresher, floral fragrances that blossom better in warmer weather, such as those with rose, citrus or green tea notes.
Winter: Choose more intense, enveloping fragrances, such as those with woody, oriental or spicy notes, which reveal themselves better in the cold and create a more striking aura.
5. The right time to wear perfume
The time of day also plays an important role in how fragrance evolves on your skin.
Morning and daytime: For the office or daily activities, opt for light, refreshing bouquets that won't be too overpowering. Florals or hesperides (citrus notes) are perfect for this occasion.
Evening: In the evening, give way to deeper, more sensual fragrances, with woody, amber or oriental notes. They are particularly seductive and can set the mood for an event or dinner party.
6. Keep your perfume fresh
A luxury perfume needs to be well preserved to retain its full splendor. Changes in temperature, humidity and exposure to light can alter its composition. To preserve the quality of your creations, store them in a cool, dry place, away from direct light, such as in their original box or a dark drawer.