3 Ways to Put a Perfume

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

The right perfume can add an extra boost to your style and confidence. However, even the right perfume for you may seem like the wrong one if applied incorrectly.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Choose the Right Scent

Some women prefer to have their own olfactory signature, while others like to change according to the occasion or season. Regardless of your preferences, knowing how to choose the right fragrance is the first step to successfully wearing a perfume.

Step 1. Understand the differences between scents

• The eau de cologne vanish within an hour, while the eau de toilette last about two hours.

  

• The eau de parfum contains a higher concentration of perfume oil and lasts up to four hours without fading.

  

• The parfum, or perfume extract, contains the highest concentration and lasts up to six hours.

  

Step 2. Choose a type of perfume that suits your surroundings

If you work in a small, enclosed space, for example, you should avoid strong and dominant concentrations.

Step 3. Test a perfume before wearing it

• You can test it on a special card, often available in perfumery if you buy the perfume in person. One thing to keep in mind when testing a fragrance on a paper strip is that the scent will not be exactly what it will emanate once it is applied to the body. The key to determining if a perfume is right for you is to allow it to blend with your body chemistry before making the final decision.

  

• Alternatively, you can spray a small amount on the inside of your wrist and wait 10 minutes before sniffing it. This allows the fragrance to fully emerge, giving you a better idea of the suitability or inadequacy of the perfume for you.

  

• Perfumes have three types of fragrance notes: top, heart and base. The top notes are those that arrive immediately to the nose, but fade after five minutes. The heart notes develop after approximately 10 minutes and the base notes take about 15. The heart and base notes are the ones that last for hours, so you have to wait for them to develop in order to fully understand the fragrance of the scent.

  

• Avoid spraying perfume on clothes to make sure your pieces don't smell like this before deciding if you like it. Perfume can also stain or discolour certain fabrics, so be careful when applying it to clothing.

  

Step 4. Limit the amount of fragrances you try at one time

After testing three scents, your sense of smell loses its sharpness, and you may not be able to get a clear idea of any fragrances you will try later.

• If you test scents that are quite different from each other, you may be able to try five or six before your sense of smell goes numb.
• Ask if you can smell coffee beans between tests. Coffee beans cleanse the nasal palate and allow you to better discern between scents over longer periods of time. This approach won't last indefinitely though, so it's best to test a small selection of fragrances at a time.

Step 5. Choose a fragrance that suits you

About 75% of perfumes contain some traces of rose and jasmine extracts, but the amount present varies in each fragrance. Additionally, perfumes usually contain thousands of other ingredients and chemicals, many of which actively alter the fragrance. This is why there are no perfumes that have the exact same smell. That said, many fragrances can fall into one of four categories: fresh / herbal, woody / amber, floral / fruity, and oriental / spicy.

• The fresh / herbal fragrances have olfactory reminiscences that refer to the smell of meadows, leaves and herbs in general. They tend to smell clean and suit women with vibrant, sporty personalities. Women who like to vary the scent depending on the occasion are advised to use these fragrances for the daytime outdoor life.
• Woody / amber fragrances encompass a wide variety of warm scents. Most include traces of amber, sandalwood, cedar and various spices. The combination of spices is what gives this fragrance family a certain versatility. Women who want to opt for a more sensual perfume can consider this category, especially for the evening.
• Floral / fruity fragrances evoke a sense of playful innocence and romance. Most fragrances developed around a specific flower or fruit fall under this category. Some are more on the fruity side, while others smell like a florist's shop. These scents are also excellent for daytime use. Women who want a fresh and sparkling fragrance should opt for the former, while those looking for a classy and romantic fragrance for the latter.
• Oriental / spicy scents are similar to woody / amber scents, but usually contain more than one floral element. The fragrances that belong to this category often boast orchids, orange blossom, vanilla, sweet spices, frankincense and musk. These exotic scents can be worn at any time, but they work especially well for the evening. Women who want a warm, mysterious and distinctly feminine scent should opt for this category.

Method 2 of 3: Before Application

Preparing your skin before using the perfume guarantees you greater intensity and duration.

Step 1. Wash your skin and apply lotion before spraying the perfume, as fragrances last longer on clean, moist skin

Apply perfume immediately after taking a bath or shower, if possible. If not, thoroughly wash the areas where you plan to apply the perfume and smear them on a lotion.

Step 2. Layer the fragrance by washing with a soap and applying a cream, both complementary to the fragrance of the perfume

A fragrance that is enriched by combining shower gel, body lotion and perfume is particularly effective, but any cleanser and cream containing similar olfactory elements will work.

• Avoid jarring fragrances. For example, don't wash yourself with a fruity-scented shower gel before applying a musky fragrance.

  

Method 3 of 3: Application

If you use too much perfume, the fragrance may end up suffocating you or the people around you. If you use too little, the fragrance can easily disperse. Knowing the right method to apply it helps you to ensure the best possible result.

Step 1. Spray it on the pulsating points, where the blood flows the strongest and the skin is warmer

• When wearing a stronger fragrance, such as eau de parfum or parfum extract, simply dab the perfume on your wrists and neck.
• If you spray an eau de toilette or eau de cologne, also consider dabbing some on the pulsating points behind the ears, on the chest, in the crook of the elbows and behind the knees.

Step 2. Spray the perfume from a distance of 13-15 cm, depending on the intensity of the fragrance

The stronger the fragrance, the more you should keep the bottle out of the way.

Step 3. Don't rub the perfume on your skin

Although it is a common practice, doing so does not allow the chemicals to do their job and alters the balance of the fragrance. Instead, spray a small amount of perfume on your skin and let it dry naturally.

Advice

• Perfumes available in spray bottles last longer than those in splash bottles, as spray bottles have a better closure.
• Keep scents out of direct sunlight. To keep the fragrances more intense for longer, you should also keep the bottles in a cool, dry place. Excessive heat will not only damage the fragrance, it could also break the bottle.
• If you choose a fragrance for someone else, opt for a classic and famous perfume. Many light and floral perfumes will work for most women, but more full-bodied and exotic fragrances are less recommended if you don't know the tastes of the person you are giving the gift to and should only be purchased personally, to test the aroma on your own. skin.