Finding a suitable scent for yourself is not that easy. But finding a good, long-lasting perfume is even more difficult. We explain what you can pay attention to when purchasing and applying.
Maybe you’ve experienced this: you’ve finally found a scent that suits you, and as soon as you apply it, it’s gone again. To prevent exactly that, we have tips for long-lasting perfume: buying tips and tips to extend the shelf life of the fragrance.
Tips for a long-lasting perfume
- If you want the perfume to be long-lasting, it is of course important to choose a high-quality eau de parfum instead of an eau de toilette. The concentration of fragrance oils and therefore the intensity and durability are higher in an Eau de Parfum. If you buy an Eau de Parfum with the addition “Intense” or “Extrait”, the concentration of the oil in the fragrance is even higher. The price is usually correspondingly higher – but you don’t need much of the scent to ensure intensity and durability. Buying tips for long-lasting Eau de Parfum follow below.
- In addition, for a long-lasting perfume, it is helpful to choose the pulse points on the body, which also intensify the scent due to their warmth. Classically these are the inside of the wrists, the elbows, the backs of the knees and the hollow at the front of the neck. Pulse points have a good blood supply and are therefore well suited for fragrances. The neck or behind the ears are also suitable places for your favorite scent so that you can smell it for as long as possible. And: Perfumes also last a very long time on hair and clothing.
- To make the scent last longer, it is also advisable to to use as a primer. A thin layer on the skin, ideally the pulse points, ensures a longer fragrance experience. And: Vaseline also nourishes the skin.
- It is best to store perfume in a dark and protected place to ensure it lasts a long time. Even though the bottle is attractive, it’s best if you use a drawer to store it.
- The best time to apply a long-lasting perfume is after a shower, when the body is still covered in residual moisture. This absorbs the scent and it is absorbed better and more sustainably.
- You should also avoid rubbing your perfume after you have applied it. This can actually damage the scent molecules and ensure that the perfume and especially its heart and base notes cannot develop properly.
Long-lasting perfume: These scents are worth it
In addition to our tips, you can also choose scents that are considered long-lasting. These four include:
“Alien” by Thierry Mugler
An absolute classic and very intense scent that lasts a long time . It is considered feminine, strong and exciting – and a long-lasting perfume. Also positive: the bottle is refillable.
“Chloé” by Chloe
Also the women’s perfume is one of the scents that are considered to have a long shelf life. It also has a reputation for being elegant and seductive. A modern interpretation of the rose with French charm.
“Explorer” from Montblanc
A leathery men’s perfume whose notes don’t fade away so quickly . It is woody, aromatic and powerful and is often described as stimulating.
“Cool Water” (Intense) by Davidoff
The only “Intense” scent in our buying tips comes from Davidoff: “Cool Water” (Intense). An aromatic, fresh men’s fragrance that is intense and seductive, but not intrusive.
Source: Stern
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