Before you spray
- Moisturise your skin. Dry skin “drinks” perfume and loses it quickly. Apply body cream first, ideally in the same scent or unscented, and spray on top.
- Spray after your shower. Warm, clean skin holds perfume better than cold, dry skin.
- Build your scent in layers. Shower gel, cream or body oil and then the perfume, all in the same scent. That way the perfume doesn't “fight” other scents on you. See the body care products, made in the scent you choose.
Where and how to spray
- On the warm spots. Wrists, neck, behind the ears, inside the elbow. Body heat spreads the scent slowly through the day.
- Don't rub your wrists. Rubbing heats and “breaks” the top notes, and the perfume fades faster. Spray and let it dry on its own.
- From 15 to 20 centimetres. Too close wets a small spot, too far and it's lost in the air.
- A little on clothes or hair too. Fabrics hold scent longer than skin. Spray from a distance, never on silk or light, delicate fabrics. For hair, spray the brush, not your hair directly.
Want a stronger result? You can add extra perfume oil (essence) to any of our perfumes when you order. A few ml are enough: large amounts change the character of the perfume.
How to store it
- Away from sun, heat and humidity. The bathroom shelf and the car dashboard are the two worst places. A drawer or a wardrobe is best.
- Cap on, bottle upright. Air oxidises perfume and changes its scent over time.
- Take it with you. No perfume stays the same from morning to night. A small 15ml bottle in your bag or pocket solves it with one spray in the afternoon.
FAQ
Why does the same perfume last longer on other people?
Everyone's skin is different. Oilier skin holds perfume longer, dry skin less. Moisturising before you spray narrows that gap.
Which perfumes last longest?
Woody, oriental and sweet blends (vanilla, amber, patchouli, musk) last longer than fresh, citrus ones. It's not about quality, it's about ingredients: heavy notes evaporate more slowly.
How many sprays do I need?
For every day, 2 to 4 sprays on the warm spots are enough. If you can't smell it any more, it doesn't mean it's gone: your nose gets used to the scent you wear.