Grabbing drinks with your cute co-worker? Dinner date with the sexy dude you met in the elevator? You’re going to want to bring your A-game. We know your natural beauty, brains and sense of humor will score you a second date but never underestimate the importance of smelling great.
Spray on your signature scent, but perfume means nothing if you haven’t covered the basics first.
Never underestimate the power of a good deodorant , which can be easier said than found. Don’t you hate when powdery white stuff gets all over your cute top? Next thing you know, you’re zoning out of the conversation, worrying about trying to hide your deodorant fail from your dinner date. Think about it. You wouldn’t wear clothes with a coffee stain or a hole, so why put up with white marks? There is a secret to nailing the perfect, clear smell.
Go For longer Lasting Perfume
When you are going out on a date, it is time to break out your parfum or Eau de parfum. These types of perfumes tend to boast a higher fragrance oil concentration compared to other types such as eau de toilette or Eau de fraiche.
Consequently, this means that they will last longer. Parfum boasts between 20 to 25% fragrance oil concentration. Eau de parfum on the other end boasts a concentration of 15 to 20% fragrance oil concentration. Parfum will last you up to 24hours whilst Eau de parfum will last you up to 8 hours.
When you are applying perfume, apply it on your bare skin and not on your clothing. Contrary to the belief, if you apply it to your clothing, it will not last long. In fact, doing so will accelerate its dissipation. This is because your clothing is relatively lighter than your skin. You should apply your perfume directly on your skin.
Apply it on pressure points for maximum effectiveness. Pressure points include areas such as your neck, inner wrist, and inner elbow. For added effectiveness, apply a tiny dab of Vaseline before applying the perfume. Doing so allows your skin to easily absorb the fragrance and to prevent it from evaporating quicker.
If you can’t find the right perfume, you can always look up and research perfume options that are known to last longer. In addition to perfume types, the fragrance scent also matters. As mentioned above, for men, fragrance scents with woody, spicy, oriental and aquatic scents are an ideal choice. For women, go for scents that compliment your femininity. Opt for fragrance notes such as floral and fruity scents.
