Something the ladies should know about perfumes is that scent is potent. The correct application can make you look like a romantic comedy heroine. Some people are more drawn to your company when you wear a particular scent. It improves your dating success, increases your standing in job interviews, and, most importantly, boosts your confidence. However, if you use it irresponsibly, you risk being transformed from a dull Jane into a skunk whose offensive odor will bother everyone in the vicinity. That's something no one aspires to. Don't let the innocent appearance of a perfume bottle fool you; they can contain harmful chemicals.
10 Common Perfume Mistakes to Avoid
Think applying perfume is a breeze? Think again; you may make one, several, or even all these dreadful mistakes.
1. You expect a constant scent
There are three tiers to a typical fragrance: the top notes, the middle notes, and the base notes. Only the former is initially detectable after spraying. Keep the blotter and re-sniff it throughout the day to observe the evolution of a perfume.
2. You smell it too quickly
Allow 30 seconds before making a new perfume whiff to allow any alcohol in the formula to evaporate.
3. You refuse to change your habits
You should only automatically write off some perfumes containing a given note because you didn't care for it in one. There can be as many as 200 different components in a single fragrance, and each scent has its unique balance of ingredients.
4. You don't take breaks between scents
Refrain from subjecting yourself to three fragrance tests in quick succession. You can also use coffee beans to absorb odors and neutralize them between sprays. Sip some water if you want to clean your palate in between sniffs.
5. You're always afraid of change.
Keep an open mind and all that! Instead of sticking with the same old scent, pick something that better reflects who you are as a person.
6. Your perfume is being improperly stored.
The delicate balance of oils within your fragrance is disturbed by exposure to direct sunlight, and high or low temperatures, causing a change in the fragrance's aroma. Your scents are best preserved when stored in a cool, dry place shielded from heat sources and direct sunlight.
7. You can't decide where to spray
The proverb goes spritz perfume where you wish to be kissed. Look funny? Ok, so there's some truth to that. Spraying your perfume at your pulse points (including your ears, neck, inner wrists, chest, and knees) will make it last longer because of your body heat.
8. You rub your wrists
Instead of rubbing your wrists together to dry, let them air dry for longer to preserve the longevity of your perfume.
9. You think a friend's perfume will smell good on you
Perfume or cologne smells different on different people due to individual differences in body chemistry. Try on the fragrance on your skin for the most accurate results.
10. You expect your perfume to last all day.
Perfumes last for less than 24 hours. Body mists typically have an hour-long scent life, while cologne's average longevity is three hours. A good eau de toilette should linger on the skin for four hours, while a suitable Eau de parfum can stay for six hours. Perfumes with the highest concentration of aromatic compounds are called parfums, and they can last for up to 16 hours.
