We’ve spelled out how to get the most out of your signature scent.
Gettingperfumejust right can be a challenge.
Put on too much and your perfume will enter the room before you do.
The earliest American perfume was known as Florida Water: a mixture of eau de cologne, cloves, lavender, and bergamot. And iconic Southern flowers—from jasmine to gardenia—have been making their way into fragrances ever since.
Put on too little, and you might as well have saved your money on that French fragrance.
The know-how needed doesn’t stop at volume.
Here, tips for how to wear perfume.
If you’ve got the option to’t shower before spritzing,apply non-scented lotion first.
The better moisturized your skin is, the longer your scent will stay on.
Or better yet, cut them out completely.
Leave your skin free of other fragrances, and your perfume will be able to do its best work.
And that heat actually activates andmaximizes your perfume.
As glamorous as it looks, don’t.
You should avoid spritzing and rubbing for two reasons.
Secondly, it mixes the perfume vigorously with your natural oils, which can change the way it smells.
Just don’t rub.
Even a quick spritz may damage clothing, leaving stains.
And the scent won’t last.
Before wearing a new perfume out, test its potency at home.
Then, check in every couple of hours and assess how it’s holding up.
Your movement will help diffuse the perfume throughout the day.
Because perfume could dry your scalp, this trick is best saved for special occasions.
Fix Too Much Fragrance
One spray too many?
A scent that’s too strong?
Overdoing fragrance is easy to do.
Thankfully you’re able to tone downtoo much perfumewith a dab of rubbing alcohol.
Baby wipes or non-scented lotion will also fix an overpowering scent.
If you have trouble choosing,classic fragranceshave stood the test of time for a reason.
