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From simple sprays that are used everyday to nuanced olfactory, for more refined noses, you need to know how to look after your investment and ensure your fragrances go a longer way. With this in mind, here are some tips on how to maximise the impact, longevity and overall effect of your signature scent. Not only will you save on your fragrance budget but also you can make sure your scent smells just as good years after opening it.
If you find the right scent, it is one that you will probably wear for a lifetime. For this reason it is important that “the one” is one that evokes your spirit and suits your lifestyle. This is no easy task. Sometimes you have to get to know a scent and live with it for a while before fully appreciating it, whether you initially like it or not.
You will be surprised how a fragrance you did not initially warm to can grow on you. When making your initial choice, I suggest getting a few samples or mini packs to try out. Fragrance sits differently on every individual and other factors, like climate, also make a difference, so try a few before settling on one and taking the plunge.
Given that the overall objective is to minimise the cost that goes to your fragrance budget, it is a good idea to minimise the amounts of products you use.
Most men tend to mix it all when it comes to scents, layering shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, and on top of it all, cologne.
To minimise the effective clash of multiple fragrances,choose a simple, scent-free soap, and a mildly scented antiperspirant that does not have to go head to head with your cologne. Forget about anything else. Less is more when it comes to scents.
The only time you can stray from the less is more rule is if you are lucky enough to have a wife that buys you the full Chanel Allure Homme body range, or any other grooming pack that includes a fragrance and its accompanying shower gel and moisturiser.
This is an even better gift than you think because layering products of the same range ensures that your fragrance goes a longer way.
Think of these body products as your eau de toilette’s support team. Lots of fragrances now have complimentary shower products, deodorants and aftershave balms, so if they are available, use them. There’s no risk of products clashing if you do either.
The wrists and behind the ears are usually the go-to spots to apply fragrance.
However, the team at Dove disagree, stating that the area behind the ears produces a lot of sebum, which can alter the way a fragrance smells, also affecting how long it lasts. Better places to spray are the chest and biceps, where your scent will be trapped against the skin but will still be detectable as you move. The collarbone is a good area too, if you want to create maximum impact.
Scent that is sprayed rather than splashed onto the body will go a longer way. Spraying gives you much more control in terms of how much fragrance you are applying, and you can avoid any wasteful spillages. Fragrance in a spray container is also less exposed to the air so there is little evaporation, and nearly no risk that your perfume is exposed to bacteria, especially those that sit on hands.
There is a technique to all things in fashion, and spraying is one of them. Avoid holding your scent bottle too close to your body when applying fragrance, because then you end up with concentrated puddles on the body. Instead, extend your arm at a 90 degree angle so that the fragrance covers more skin, more evenly. Another trick is to spray some fragrance in the palm of your hand before wiping it over your body.
A fragrance should never be overpowering. No one should be able to smell you beyond your personal scent circle, which is a distance of about an arm’s length. To ensure that you do not go overboard, apply no more than three sprays. If you accidentally apply too much dilute the fragrance by gently patting your skin with a warm wet towel across the body, or specifically where the fragrance is concentrated.
Opinion differs on how long a fragrance lasts once opened. Some say 18 months, some five years. I think a lot depends on how you look after it. Fragrances are much like fine wines: they need to be stored correctly. To ensure your fragrances stay in tiptop condition, keep them in a cool, dry place where they will not be exposed to sunlight. Fragrance evaporates and if left out in the sun, you will not be enjoying the scent for much longer, and you will have assisted in damaging the fragrance properties, affecting its scent, strength and longevity. If temperatures soar, keep you fragrances refrigerated to preserve them.
Fragrances are powerful tools in evoking an atmosphere and a memory. Does a certain fragrance remind of your high school dance date or a period in your life when you were on the top of your game professionally?
This is because fragrance is connected with senses in our brain that arouse emotion. Given this particular aspect of fragrances, it is only logical that you should save your most exceptional fragrance for special events and occasions, and go for a more affordable, easy, everyday spray.
Use these tips, or cultivate your own by adjusting these to suit you. The main thing is that you smell good while doing it, and save some dollars along the way.
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