The secret “perfume trick” that makes fragrance last longer

The biggest secret to lingering scent is called moisture anchoring. Perfume lasts longer when applied to well-moisturized skin. Dry skin absorbs fragrance oils too quickly and they evaporate faster.

The trick

Apply perfume on top of lotion or body oil.

Even unscented lotion works.

Why it works:

• oils hold fragrance molecules

• evaporation slows down

• scent projects longer

For added impact, scent layering also boosts staying power of your favorite fragrance. Consider a body butter or body lotion in the same fragrance as your favorite perfume as a body priming base, matching deodorant and even hair and body spray. You'll come home from work smelling as fresh as when you arrived to start your day.

Another insider trick (perfume counters use this)

Apply fragrance to pulse points where heat radiates:

• wrists

• neck

• behind ears

• inside elbows

Body warmth slowly releases the scent through the day.

The trick luxury fragrance sellers swear by

Hair and fabric hold scent longer than skin.

Lightly mist:

• hair ends

• scarves

• clothing

Fabric fibers trap fragrance oils. Just don’t soak delicate fabrics.

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