Choice of fragrance
It is important to understand that perfume is different. It differs not only in brands, but also in the degree of concentration of perfume oils. Depending on the intensity and persistence of the fragrance, spirits, perfume water, toilet water, cologne and other perfumes are extracted.
Perfume (Parfum) – the most concentrated, persistent and expensive kind of perfume. The content of fragrant substances is from 20 to 30%. Spirits have strong basic, daisy notes. Recommended for use in the winter and evening.
Perfume water (Eau de Parfum) – more light perfume with pronounced average notes, but in stamina almost not inferior to perfume. Perfume water is sometimes even called daytime perfume, it is ideal for use in the daytime. The content of fragrant substances is 12-20%.
Eau de Toilette – an easy kind of perfumery, in which the upper notes are well felt. Fragrant substances from 8 to 10%. Eau de toilette is less resistant: you need to use it several times a day to feel the fragrance.
Eau de Cologne Is the weakest fragrance. The content of fragrant substances in it is from 3 to 8%. This perfume is used mostly by men.
Concentration of fragrances in other perfumery products (deodorants, lotions and the like) is less than 3%. Their aroma is barely noticeable.
On the longevity of the smell affects the bouquet of perfume. Muscat, chypre and woody fragrances are more resistant than floral, citrus or sea.
When choosing a perfume, consider its type and composition of ingredients.
Rules of application
The persistence of the fragrance depends also on the way the perfume is used, or rather on where and how to apply it.
Where to apply perfume
When the inimitable Coco Chanel was asked where to put perfume, she replied: “Where you want to be kissed.”
In fact, the spirits must be applied on the wrist, behind the earlobe, at the elbow bend, around the neck in the interclavicular cavity and under the knee.
These are the so-called pulse points. In these places, the blood vessels are close to the skin, the temperature of these areas is slightly higher. All this contributes to the disclosure and spread of the fragrance.
Pay attention: it is a question of spirits. They are usually released in flasks with a glass rod on the plug. By the way, you need to type perfume it, and not a small pillow of your finger. To smell sweet, you need only a small amount of perfume for every point.
Perfume and toilet water are usually sold in the form of aerosols. If you use them, spray the perfume in front of you and just stand under the cloud of fragrance. Water is less concentrated, therefore it is possible to do this procedure several times.
How to apply perfume
Most people apply perfume at the very end when they are already dressed, or even before leaving the house. Alas, so the fragrance will not last long. Clothes absorb well, but badly smells. And not only perfume, but all the scents around. In addition, if you apply perfume to clothes, especially light, there is a risk that stains and stains will remain.
Use perfume immediately after shower or bath. Pure steamed skin absorbs the fragrance like sponge water. At the same time, hydration of the skin is of great importance. If you have a fatty skin type, there is nothing to worry about, but if it’s dry or normal, then the skin should be moistened for the perfume to last a long time.
For these purposes, it is best to use body lotion from the same line as perfume. Many manufacturers in addition to the spirits produce a whole series of uhodovyh funds with the same flavor. In this case, your perfume will not conflict with the smell of lotion or antiperspirant. If your spirits do not have “satellites”, use neutral means without smell.
Did you have time to take a shower before going out? Spread the pulse points with vaseline, and then apply perfume on them. Such a base will fix the fragrance: it will last longer.
Spray the perfume on your wrists and rub them against each other – you do it, confess? This is mistake. Any aroma is multi-layered: first the upper notes are opened (literally in the first 5-15 minutes), then the middle sounds begin to sound and at the end the basic ones break through. If the perfume is rubbed, then this process is broken, the aroma loses its individuality. So just let the spirits dry.
A few more tricks
In conclusion – a few more lifhakas that will allow you to feel and give your favorite fragrance for as long as possible.
- Apply a drop of perfume on the comb or sprinkle it with perfume water. Be combed. Hair perfectly keeps smells: at each turn of a head behind you there will be a pleasant plume.
- Moisten the cotton pad with your favorite perfume and put it in your purse or pocket. This will enhance the fragrance and create a fragrant aura not only around you, but around your things.
- Keep the perfume correctly. Follow the expiration date and do not leave it in the bathroom. It’s too hot and humid. It is better to keep the perfume in the box in which they were sold: so they will be protected from sunlight.
Spirits, like flickering candles, are able to envelop you and give your image magic. But the scents are cunning. If you use the same perfume for a long time, your nose can get used to it so much that it will seem like with every new bottle the fragrance is less steadfast. Also do not forget that if the spirits suit you, you do not feel them. If you “hear” perfume, then it is not for you or you poured it on yourself too much. In this case, it will be uncomfortable not only for you, but for others.
