A Guide to Wear Fragrances
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A Quick Guide to Wearing Fragrance
Maximise Longevity + Create a Memorable Sillage
Where and how you apply perfume can significantly affect how long it lasts and how it projects.
✅ Best Application Points
Apply fragrance to your pulse points—areas where blood flows closer to the skin’s surface, naturally warming the scent:
- Wrists
- Inner elbows
- Base of the throat
- Back of the knees
- Behind the ears
🌬️ Pro tip: Try applying scent to the back of your neck to create a “fragrance scarf.” This releases subtle wafts throughout the day without overwhelming your nose.
🚫 Avoid These Common Mistakes
- Don’t rub your wrists together. It damages the delicate top notes.
- Avoid spraying directly on the chest or décolletage if exposed to sunlight—fragrance plus UV light can irritate the skin.
- Don’t overspray behind the ears if you have sensitive skin or wear jewellery.
💧 Apply to Moisturized Skin
Fragrance clings better to hydrated skin. Apply your scent after a warm shower, when skin is:
- Clean
- Warm
- Slightly damp
- Nourished with a fragrance-free or complementary-scented lotion
This helps anchor the fragrance and improve its longevity.