11 Tips and Fun Facts About Using Perfume

Where should I apply perfume?

Spray on pulse points such as the nape of the neck, behind the ears, wrists, and inner elbows. Do not rub the skin to spread the product. This will diminish the fragrance's liveliness.

How should I store my perfume?

The best way to store your perfume is in the original box. If you no longer have the box, store it in a bedroom closet. By keeping fragrances in the wardrobe, you place the bottles in a dark place free from humidity variations.

If I apply perfume in the morning, will it last all day?

Longer-lasting fragrances combine various flowers with gourmand notes or woody notes. Oriental, Woody, and Chypre olfactory families have greater longevity on the skin.

Fresher and citrusy perfumes, as they are made with essential oils of citrus fruits, offer extreme freshness but have less durability.

Is it true that fragrances react differently on blondes, brunettes, and redheads?

Perfume develops uniquely on each person's skin. Variables such as race, age, sex, type of diet, diabetes, some antibiotics, and certain hormones can alter the odor of sweat, giving the scent unique characteristics.

Does perspiration affect the fragrance?

Sweat is odorless but can be decomposed by the action of microbes that, yes, alter its odor. If this happens, it will affect the perception of the fragrance.

Can a perfume be kept in the bottle indefinitely?

Perfume has a shelf life of 3 years in Brazil and 5 years in Europe. The way you store your perfume can affect this period. Keeping the product in a dark place without excessive heat will make it last longer. Heat and light can oxidize the perfume over time.

What is the difference between Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum?

An Eau de Toilette contains 4% to 15% of concentrated fragrance, while an Eau de Parfum has 10% to 20%. This makes it last longer on the skin because its concentration of essential oils is higher.

Can skin hydration vary the fixation of the perfume?

Dry skin fixes perfume less than hydrated skin, as the oilier the skin, the more it absorbs the fragrance. So, the tip is to take care of hydration before spraying your favorite perfume.

Why can't I smell my perfume on my skin, but others say they can smell it on me?

Our nose can get used to a fragrance and no longer perceive it or perceive it very little. Olfactory fatigue can be caused by two main reasons: using the same fragrance for a long time and/or constant applications in the saturation area near the nose.

Is there a fixative component in perfumes to make them last longer on the skin?

One of the great myths surrounding the perfume industry is the fixative, an element supposedly present in the formula responsible for the fragrance's durability. Such a substance does not exist. The fixation of fragrances results from the concentration and quality of the raw materials.

What is the difference between perfumes with natural ingredients and perfumes with synthetic ingredients?

Natural ingredients are essential oils extracted directly from nature, flora, and fauna, offering greater fixation and sophistication in their essences.

Synthetic ingredients are essences made in the laboratory that mimic the essences from nature.