{"id":2354,"date":"2019-04-04T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T06:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tilibeauty.co.uk\/?p=2354"},"modified":"2019-04-04T07:00:03","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T06:00:03","slug":"the-expert-approved-ways-to-make-your-perfume-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/the-hub\/josie-e\/the-expert-approved-ways-to-make-your-perfume-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"The expert-approved ways to make your perfume last longer"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘Long after one has forgotten what a woman wore, the memory of her perfume lingers.’ Christian Dior said so – so it must be true. But does it linger? Or do you liberally spritz your favourite perfume only to feel like it’s all but faded away by the time you’ve struggled out of the Tube and made it into the office?<\/p>\n

To ensure your fragrance sticks around for longer than the time it takes to get from dressing table to dance floor, we enlisted the expertise of Shay & Blue<\/span><\/a>‘s founder Dom de Vetta, and fragrance expert and trainer at Miller Harris<\/span><\/a>, Nick Gilbert to get some much-needed advice…<\/p>\n

Know the difference<\/strong><\/p>\n

All scents called eau de cologne, eau de toilette or body spray, will be pretty subtle and won’t have a strong fragrance concentration. Whereas an eau de parfum or extrait de parfum is far more intense and will last longer. In addition, “Woods and musks help keep fragrances lasting longer on the skin – so keep an eye out for sandalwood, cedar wood, vetiver, patchouli, gaiac and oud – all of which create longevity and warmth in a fragrance.” Nick Gilbert explains. If you prefer fresh, lighter notes, look for blends of citrus with woods, musks and amber, such as Shay & Blue’s Blood Oranges<\/u><\/a>, as these will still help the fragrance last.<\/p>\n

Layer your scents<\/strong><\/p>\n

Layers aren’t only the remit of your transitional wardrobe. Nick says: “The single most important factor in keeping fragrance on the skin is moisture – the more moisture in the skin, the longer it lasts. Combining your fragrance with a body lotion or butter that matches, is the very best way to help the scent last, as it builds layers of the scent on the skin.” We love L’Occitane’s four-piece collection<\/span><\/a> which includes an eau de toilette, shower gel and body lotion, perfect for creating that layered effect.<\/p>\n

If that’s not to hand, try dabbing some regular petroleum jelly on your pulse points before spraying your perfume of choice. This will help to hold the fragrance for longer. Your pulse points include your wrists, neck, inside elbows, behind knees, and on ankles and calves, and are areas on your body where the veins are closer to the skin. This means they emit heat, which then helps fragrance\u00a0develop faster.<\/p>\n

You can even experiment with different combinations of fragrance to create a scent that’s uniquely yours. Just be sure to layer the lighter scent on top of the strong perfume so that the heavier fragrance doesn’t overpower it.<\/p>\n

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