How to Make Your Fragrance Last Longer
If you have longevity/projection issues with your fragrances and need some advice on application heres are 5 holy grail tips that are sure to help you out!
1. Prep your skin - Make sure your skin is clean and moisturized. Some people have issues where their skin is like a sponge. No matter what your skin is like, you want to make sure your skin is nice and hydrated. Using an unscented body butter, lotion or body oil can really make a huge difference. Some people have fantastic luck with virgin coconut oil and vaseline as well. To figure out what works best for you would be trial and error. You can also mix a tiny bit of the fragrance into any unscented body lotion or body butter for added effect!
2. How and where you apply - All fragrance isn't created equally, but usually the application is pretty universal. You do not want to apply directly to skin, rather spray a few inches away. Some people achieve better results by spraying the air around them and walking into it. This will let the fragrance hit a larger amount of surface area, which is very important.
Apply to pulse points to help them develop better - wrists, inside of elbows, necks and I even spritz the backs of my knees! DO NOT rub the fragrance into your skin. It's not designed to work that way. Let it gently settle into your skin and drydown without a vigourous massage. I also like to apply 1-2 spritzes to my clothing and/or hair to help the fragrance last longer.
3. Layer your scent - This tip works for fragrance longevity, projection and is a secret money-saver! Most fragrances have a gift set option available that comes with additional products in the same scent. Look for a set that has the fragrance itself, a lotion and a body soap. You can usually find a gift set that has the full sized fragrance in it and when paired with the additional products you get more for your money!
First use the body soap in the shower, next use the body lotion and then finish off with the fragrance itself. Bonus points if you can find the deodorant version of your fragrance! You'll be smelling amazing for hours on end.
4. Reapply as needed - Reapplication seems very obvious, but it really makes all the difference in the world, especially for fragrances with weaker longevity. You can buy a travel sized bottle of your fragrance for your bag or desk drawer, or make your own using an atomizer. Atomizers have the added benefit of being small enough to carry in a pocket or purse so you don't have to carry the entire bottle or spend the extra money on the travel size. Click here to see a video tutorial on how to use our atomizer.
5. Use a fragrance setting spray - You put setting spray on your makeup, and clear top coat on your nails, so why not on your fragrance? Fragrance Lock is the newest secret in fragrance longevity and 96.8% of people said that it helped their fragrance last 12 hours longer! All you have to do is spritz it on top of your fragrance. A great quick fix for when you don't have time for the whole layering ritual!
Affordable Perfumes for Summer
Summer is upon us and its such a beautiful and dazzling time of year. This is the time people love to put away their heavier fragrances and wear fresher, brighter and more playful scents! There are a lot of amazing perfumes appropriate for this time of year but if you are of the mindset "the more the merrier", here are some affordable options so you can get a nice variety to wear this summer!
For the Gourmand Lover - Burberry Brit for Women
This is a DAZZLING fruity and bright fragrance. It's sheer, ethereal, playful and sweet. Perfect for those crisp afternoons. With Pear, Cedar and a touch of Lime this is a great scent for people who will miss the heavier gourmands that are so popular in fall and winter.
A Must Have- Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue
Light Blue took the world by storm when it was initially released and we still cannot get over it. Its crisp, fresh and bright with some beautiful layers going on that come alive as you wear this perfume. With a touch of sunny-ness and subtle sweetness in the drydown that balances the opening, to the sharpness in the base, those simple layers make this really stand out from a lot of other fresh fragrances. It's become a classic and it's easy to smell why, so many people reach for this during the summer time. The tart opening from the green apple, to the sweetness of the rose and amber really cements this fragrance as a classic summertime essential.
Easy, Breezy, and Dreamy - Symetrie Dream
Crisp, fresh and bright this is a beautiful mix of citrus, florals, and daytime woods. Opening with a nice touch of Italian Lemon with Jasmine and Iris, it then dries down to a beautiful orange blossom and musk scent. After an hour the woods come to the party and you are left with a sheer and pretty scent that dances on your skin and is beautiful on cool summer afternoons! Dreamy indeed.
Effordless like Summer Wind - Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea is one of the most beloved tea fragrances on the market, and they are well known for their many successful and beautiful flankers to this gorgeous scent. Green Tea Cherry Blossom is one of the most perfect versions for summer. With Green Tea, Plum, Cherry Blossom and Petitgrain as some of the notes in this beauty, it would be easy to say this was crafted particularly for lovely summer afternoons.
Sweet, Playful, and Sporty- Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Pour Elle Sparkling
Fresh, clean and, well, sparkling, Lacoste has created a beautiful concoction that is a mix of sporty, sweet, fun, and fresh. With Macaroon accord and cotton candy you might think this is a sweet candy perfume. BUT with some gorgeous lily of the valley, spices, musk and vetiver it really adds dimension and freshness to this fragrance. Its a youthful mix of sweet and fresh with notes that set this apart as a not-your-run-of-the-mill, super sweet, candy perfume. It has sparkle and depth, without losing any of its whimsy or charm.
Symetrie Perfume Reviews
Symetrie has some fantastic fragrances at prices you can't beat! If you wanted to know alittle more about these gems here are some little mini reviews on the gorgeous feminine perfumes they have available!
Beautiful mix of fresh, woodsy, and sweet florals make this an excellent summertime fragrance. Opens crisp and bright and settles down to a nice woody floral with some fresh citrus in the background. Longevity at 6+ hours with moderate sillage.
Fresh and clean floral with lily of the valley, black currant, and Freesia being the most dominant notes. Soft, floral and easy to wear- a perfect grab and go fragrance if you are looking for something floral, pretty and wearable. Longevity at 6+ hours with moderate sillage.
Beautifully fruity fragrance with red apple and white florals is paired with mouthwatering praline to give it a delicious spin at trhe drydown. A juicy sweet gourmand that is easy to wear and enjoy. Great for daytime and even evening events. Longevity at 4+ hours with moderate sillage.
Sparkling fruity fragrance with a warm resinous base. The pear and plum open deliciously with the bergamot, and the amber at the base gives it a touch of warmth and added sweetness. Longevity at 6+ hours with moderate sillage.
Romantic and sweet with freesia, pear, vanilla and amber. It starts off sparkley, and playful and dries down sweet and warm. The freesia gives it a nice floral freshness that stays the entire lifespan of the fragrance. Longevity at 4+ hours with mild sillage.
Aromatic and inviting. Embrace has a beautiful crisp and bright opening of citrus paired with lavendar and white rose. With leather, cedar and pathcouli at the base, really makes this perfume stand out as an affordable and sexy fragrance for a variety of different occasions. Longevity at 6+ hours with moderate sillage.