Does the perfume wear off in the summer when you just go outside? As the famous "nose" Francis Kurkdjian explains, the fact is that warm air and high humidity increase the production of sweat, which destroys the aromas. Fortunately, there are many ways to prolong the longevity of a perfume. "KV" talks about the most interesting of them.
Apply moisturizer
The worst mistake is to apply fragrance to dry skin, it quickly absorbs aromatic oils, so the perfume will not stick. The founder of Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle, Frederic Malle, recommends that you additionally moisturize your skin before applying a perfume - with a scented (from the bath line of your fragrance) or an unscented universal lotion. Perfume shop expert Rebecca Richmond explains that moisturized skin accepts perfume better and will last up to two to three times longer. Another easy way to prolong the longevity of a scent is to apply it to damp skin after a shower or after using a body balm. Molecules of perfume quickly bond with molecules of lotion, in addition, the fragrance lasts longer on moisturized skin.
Apply scent to elbows, wrists and navel
Instead of spraying perfume in the air and then passing through this “scented cloud”, as the French women taught, apply it to the pulsation points - neck, bend of the elbow, wrist, chest, area behind the earlobes and knees. These are the places where the skin heats up the most, allowing your perfume to last longer. Moreover, the aroma can be applied not to one, but to all points at once. And Liv Tyler advises to rub the perfume between your fingers and touch the umbilical region: “My father Steven Tyler always does that. It's always hot in these places and the perfume notes love it. Just be sure that your favorite scent will not cause allergies."
Keep vials away from sunlight
Experts strongly advise taking your perfumes off your bedside tables. Direct sunlight quickly breaks down the chemical bonds within them, so fragrances can deteriorate. Remember that perfume is stored in black glass bottles longer. In any case, regardless of its color, it is better to store perfumes in a cool and dark place (some even use a refrigerator for this).
Choose more durable compositions
The founder of the experimental perfumery club Emmanuel Moglin believes that citrus and fresh aromas are the most unstable and will last for 20 minutes in summer. Woody and musky compositions are much more durable. Kurkjian advises paying attention to heavy floral or Middle Eastern scents, born in hot climates and proven over the centuries. "The hotter the temperature in the country," he explains, "the stronger and heavier the smell." Eau de toilette is also not suitable for hot and humid weather.
Better to use perfume instead of eau de toilette or the most concentrated version of the line, says Kurkjian, who also advises using scented oils for a longer scent. Yes, it costs a little more, but the scent is guaranteed not to leave you until the evening.
Use lip balm
According to Kate Evans of Angela Flanders Perfumery, simply applying lip balm to your wrists or neck before spraying your perfume will greatly extend its longevity. The whole secret lies in its oily (petroleum jelly) base, which does not allow the fragrance to fade.
Do not rub the perfume
Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian explains that friction heats the skin, which produces natural enzymes that change the persistence of the scent.
Wear a hair veil
Hair has the ability to very quickly absorb and retain odors for a long time. So why not take advantage of this? However, in regular perfumes, the alcohol content is quite high, so in order not to harm your hair, use special mist and special veils. Byredo's founder, Ben Gorham, believes that hair often retains fragrances stronger than skin:
You just need to be a little more careful, because the perfume contains alcohol, which can harm your hair. Use versions of fragrances made specifically for hair, or, if your perfume does not deserve that fate, simply spray it on the brush. When combing your hair, the fragrance is subtly and delicately absorbed without much risk of drying it out.
If you don't want to apply perfume to your hair, then try spraying it on your clothes. The fibers of the fabric are excellent at trapping odors, so you can be sure that you will smell good all day long. By the way, there are perfumes specially created for application to clothing. For example, at Guerlain (however, with light-colored clothes it is better to be neat, there may be stains).
