Stay Scentsational: Make Your Eau de Parfum Last Longer

Does your Eau de parfum wear out as soon as you head outside? Read ahead to learn about how to make your Eau de parfum last all day!

Know Your Scent—Notes & Seasons

Certain base notes linger longer than others. Woods, resins, musks and gourmand notes like vanilla and tonka beans are robust and long-lasting, elevating the perfume’s composition. These notes evolve slowly and their rich aromas only get more aromatic over time.

Another thing to consider when applying an Eau de parfum is the season. When it’s warm, go for more lightweight, citrusy scents such as Al Gazal Sparkling Onyx. If it’s cold, go for warmer, richer perfumes with deep base notes like Al Gazal Eternal Fantasy. Your olfactory experience is more harmonious and long-lasting when you match with the climate.

Apply Fresh

Fragrances don’t mask body odour but enhance it. So, when you apply perfume on dirt and sweat, the scent will blend with your existing odour and smell awful. Always apply Eau de parfum after stepping out of a bath or shower. A shower gets rid of any odour and opens the pores for the spirit to settle in. Dry yourself completely and spritz perfume to make it last longer.

Layer and Moisturise

Improve your perfume’s longevity by layering various forms of the same fragrance. Begin with a scented body wash, apply lotion or oil for the base and then finish it off with perfume. This intensifies the perfume and also keeps you feeling refreshed all day.

While unscented lotion or oil is ideal, you can mix and match your scents. Just remember dry skin doesn’t hold on to perfume as well as moisturised skin does.

On The Pulse Points Only

Pulse points are warm and pulsating because this is where the arteries are closest to the skin. Perfumes react to heat, so, when you spray it there, the aroma lasts longer. When you apply perfume, spray it on your wrist, behind the knee, the inner part of the elbow, your neck and behind your ears.

Don’t Rub

Contrary to popular belief, you shouldn’t rub your wrists after applying perfume on your pulse point. While it’s a common gesture, it crushes the fragile perfume molecules that alter the fragrance and affect its longevity.