How to Apply Perfume: Tips for Lasting Fragrance Throughout the Day

How to Apply Perfume: Tips for Lasting Fragrance Throughout the Day

For most of us, applying perfume is the final step in our beauty routine. A few spritzes here and there and we’re ready to head out. We don’t even think twice about how to apply perfume since it’s so simple. But there’s more to wearing a perfume than meets the eye. Where you spray the fragrance on your body, how much you spritz on and even, where you store it can affect how long the scent lasts on your skin and in the bottle. 

So, if you want your best fragrance perfume to last throughout the day, then you are at the right place. In this blog, we have rounded up 8 perfume-wearing hacks that will increase the longevity of your favourite fragrance. 

  • First Shower, Then Spritz

Contrary to our long-established habit of spraying the perfume just before heading out, it’s recommended to apply the perfume just when you’re out of the shower. This is because our skin is still warm and our pores are open, allowing the perfume to absorb better into the skin. However, make sure to pat dry your skin before applying the perfume otherwise it won’t stick. Your skin should be moist but not dripping. 

  • A Little Moisturiser Goes a Long Way

Speaking of moist skin, perfume can evaporate quickly if your skin is dry. So, make sure to moisturise your skin with an unscented body lotion or a lotion with notes similar to your perfume. Moisturising will not only make your skin soft and supple but also give the perfume oils something to hold onto to make your scent last longer. Perfumes cling well to emollients, which helps increase the longevity of your perfume. 

  • Your Clothes Can Wait

We get it you’re in a hurry to wear your clothes once you are out of the shower but you might want to hold off. Pat dry your skin, moisturise, spray the perfume on your pulse points and then, wear your clothes. Applying perfume before wearing your clothes will allow you to access your pulse points and even help avoid the risk of staining your clothes. However, with House of RIYA perfumes, you can spray assured that there won’t be any stains on your clothes. 

  • Zero In On Your Pulse Points

Unlike a deodorant that you may spray all over your clothes and body, applying perfume is a bit more nuanced. The only area you need to spray your perfume is on your pulse points. These are the areas where your veins are closest to your skin and you can literally feel your pulse. The pulse points are warm and emit extra body heat, helping diffuse the fragrance throughout the day. 

So, grab your best fragrance perfume for men or women and spray it on the inside of your wrists, inner elbows, below your belly button, behind your ears, neck, collarbones and the back of your knees. 

  • No Dabbing, No Rubbing

Whether you choose to apply the perfume on some or all of your pulse points, remember never to dab or rub it. Unlike what you may have seen your mom or even your favourite character from the TV do, rubbing your wrists after applying the perfume is a big no-no. Rubbing the perfume on your skin actually causes the top notes to fade even before they can settle. So, you won’t even get to smell those opening notes that you fell in love with.

  • Spritz and Step

The key to keeping your best fragrance perfume lasting but not overpowering is to diffuse it all over, rather than concentrating on one or every area. So, instead of spraying the perfume all over from head to toe, spray your perfume in front of you, then walk right into it and back out. This “spritz and step” will leave a light layer of fragrance on your clothes that will keep you smelling pleasant throughout the day. 

  • Feel Free to Spray Your Clothes

Speaking of clothes, applying perfume on your clothes is another hack to last your fragrance throughout the day. Now, keep in mind that not all perfumes are skin and fabric-friendly like ours so, maybe don’t spray your perfume on fabrics like silk. Another thing to remember is that the fragrance will smell lighter on your clothes than your skin but you’ll still carry a faint smell of your favourite perfume wherever you go. 

  • Don’t Spare Your Hair

Besides spraying your pulse points and clothes, hair is another place to spritz a little bit of your best fragrance for women. Instead of spraying perfume directly on your hair, spritz a little bit on your hairbrush and then comb through your hair. So, when you swing your head around or the wind picks up, your hair will give off a little bit of your favourite fragrance. Remember, alcohol-based perfumes can dry out your hair, so either spritz it sparingly or stick to water-based perfumes. 

Key Takeaways

From showering and moisturising before spraying the perfume on your pulse points to spritzing the perfume on your clothes and hair, there are many tricks to help your best fragrance perfume last longer. And now that you’ve uncovered the secrets of how to make your perfume last longer, it’s time to find your signature scent at House of RIYA. Browse through our wide selection of perfumes and get your favourite fragrance delivered to your doorstep. An unforgettable olfactory experience is waiting for you!

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