5 Mistakes To Avoid That Make Your Perfume Fade Quickly

Has the low levels of your favourite perfume suddenly caught your attention? Or have you ever sprayed your favourite perfume before leaving home, only to notice that the fragrance seems to disappear within a couple of hours despite the promise land preaching how long-lasting the perfume is?

Don't blame your perfume now. It may be a you problem this time. Many people base their perfume buys based on brands, the top notes of the perfume and of course, the price. Only a handful want to invest their time in using it the right way. It is a no brainer then if a premium Eau De Parfum loses its impact if used incorrectly.

Here is a quick and straight-forward guide on what not to do to make your new perfume last longer.

One of the biggest reasons perfume fades quickly is dry skin. You may be a tough guy who doesn't need to butter yourself in a moisturiser. But a man well-versed in perfumery knows how fragrance molecules cling better to moisturised skin, while dry skin absorbs them too quickly.

So, next time you want to skip moisturising as a grooming step, just think about how much you perfume you might waste in constant reapplication.

Whether you believe it or not, not all perfumes are designed to perform identically. Different fragrance families, concentrations, weather conditions, and skin types all influence longevity. What may work best for you in Europe may not be your first choice of perfumes in India.

Get over the expectation that every perfume will last the same duration. Instead, choose an Eau De Parfum for occasions where you want longer-lasting performance, and remember that individual results can vary depending on skin chemistry and the environment.

If you've convinced yourself that rubbing your wrists together is the best way to warm up your perfume on your skin, it is time to unlearn it. Rubbing your wrists creates friction and heat, which can affect how the fragrance develops, especially the delicate top notes.

How to fix it? Spray your perfume and let it dry naturally. Allow the fragrance to evolve on its own.

Who wouldn't want their perfumes handy post shower, right? Apparently, that's the best way to ruin it. Since bathrooms experience frequent changes in temperature and humidity, it can gradually affect fragrance quality.

Prefer storing your perfumes in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and inside its original box or a closed cabinet.

Do you spray your Eau de Parfume or Eau de Toilette on your clothes as well as your skin? Surely, clothes can hold fragrance, but they don't replace skin. They are designed to work best on the skin because of how they develop differently on your body because it reacts with your natural body heat and skin chemistry.

How to Fix It

Apply perfume primarily on pulse points such as neck, wrists, behind the ears and inner elbows. Moreover, allow the fragrance to dry naturally on your skin. For an even longer-lasting scent, apply a bit of unscented lotion to your skin before spraying the perfume.