Perfume Hacks: How To Make Your Fragrance Stand Out? 

Unfortunately, perfumes don’t come with a hand manual with tips and tricks to help the fragrance stay with you all day and all night long. If you are someone who spends a fortune on your perfumes, then it sure is a bummer that you don’t get to keep your favorite fragrance on you for longer instead of having to reapply it every few hours, all you have to focus on are these perfume hacks.

Before learning to use perfumes the right way, here is an insight into perfume, their different types, and their differences.

What Are Some Best Perfume Hacks?

Perfumes are essentially a mixture of aroma compounds which could be anything from essential oils to fragrances, solvents, and fixatives. While not all perfumes have the same kind of formulation, some do last a bit longer than others. But if you have an all-time favorite fragrance that you are reluctant to use because it doesn’t last long, then don’t fret, this article on Perfume Hacks is for you.

With these tips, it doesn’t matter what type of fragrance you use, it’s going to last you a long long time. Application of perfume the right way is the key to its longevity. We tend to wear perfume on most days, these perfume hacks don’t require you to empty half your perfume bottle in one go but rather use very little which will last you all day. Saves you both time and money!

What Are The Different Types Of Perfume & Perfume Hacks?

As I mentioned earlier, understanding the different types of perfume is the key to knowing how to use it. One of the reasons why your perfume doesn’t last long may be because you are not using it the right way.

Perfumes come in various concentrations, these concentrations are what determine the longevity as well as the price of the perfumes. The different types of perfumes are categorized based on their formulation, ie. the concentration of fragrance to that of essential oils, or the perfume base, which could be oil, water, or alcohol. You can use your perfumes to stay longer with different perfume hacks by following this article.

Perfumes Can Be Categorized Into 5 Types:

• Perfume/ Parfum, 
• Eau de Toilette 
• Eau Fraiche
• Eau de Perfume/ Parfum
• Eau de Cologne
• Perfume Oil

Perfume / Parfum

On the pricier side of fragrances, perfume has the highest concentration of essential oils which is about 20% to 30%. Perfume is thick and has an oil-like consistency. When compared to the other types of perfume, classic perfume usually lasts the longest. I love perfume because it’s less irritating on my sensitive skin, even though it has high levels of essential oils, alcohol, and water. A perfume could easily last you from 6 to 8 hours.

Eau De Toilette

One of the most popular types of fragrances, the eau de toilette is a light formula with perfume extract, which could be either essential oils or some type of artificial fragrance. Eau de toilette is affordable and lasts up to 2 to 3 hours, they are usually found in spray bottles. 

Eau Fraiche

This could be the lightest form of fragrance, as it mainly consists of water. The perfume is very diluted hence the staying power is only for about an hour. It can be used as a light touch-up mist to freshen up during the summer.

Eau De Perfume / Parfum:

After perfume, the next highest concentration you will find will be Eau de perfume. Though they are less expensive than perfumes they work similarly. They have a high concentration of essential oils with more water and alcohol. EAU DE PERFUME is also long-lasting like normal perfume. It is also sensitive skin friendly

Eau De Cologne

Cologne is more masculine even though colognes are also available for women. They are made with essential oils or perfume extract. The concentration is also light so regular reapplication would be necessary. Colognes are very inexpensive and great for everyday use if you don’t have a very tight and busy day.

Perfume Oils/Attars

These perfumes are completely oil-based and have zero water or alcohol in them. You will find all kinds of perfume oils in the market and their longevity will vary depending on the type of oil and the concentration used. They are made of carrier oil and essential oil. They are also called attars.

Perfume Hacks To Make Your Fragrance Stand Out? 

Know Your Pulse Point 

If you have watched perfume ads you might have noticed celebrities using perfume on just their pulse points, there is a reason why you see celebrities spritz their perfume on just their pulse points. So if you are someone like me, who used to take the perfume and spritz it all over my dress and body, you are probably wasting your perfume.  Here are the best places on the female body to spritz your perfume- on the wrists, the base of the throat, behind the ear, the inner elbow, and behind your knees. Use perfume on spots where you can feel your pulse, their points have more heat than other parts of your body which can amplify the fragrance making it effective as well as long-lasting.

Perfume Hacks: Layering

Personalize your perfume and create your fragrance by layering. This hack is an old method that will not only make you smell unique but also increases the staying power of your perfume. Pick two of your favorites and layer both and get as crafty as you can till you find your smell.

No Massaging Or Rubbing In

It’s common to see people rub their wrists together after applying perfume, which most people think is the right way. When you rub in your perfume it could affect the various fragrance base notes as well as its lasting power. If you don’t have the time to wait for your perfume to dry we recommend using dabbing motions to settle the perfume down into your skin.

Use Body Oil Or Body Lotion As The Base Layer For Your Perfume

Applying your perfume while you’re freshly out of the shower after a body oil shower routine, or just babbling a little amount of body lotion on the areas where you plan on using the perfume can make your perfume last much longer. This hack can save you from having to reapply the perfume every few hours.

Perfume Hacks: Storage

If you always spray and chuck your perfume wherever then you are destroying your perfume. Always remember to put the top cap on tight and store it in a cool dry place-definitely, not your bathroom.

Spray And Walk Perfume Hacks

I love this method, it’s so much fun to do. If, like me,  you are always worried about overdoing the perfume, then this hack is for you, all you have to do is spray the fragrance and walk right through it, it’s easy and efficient. You will be walking away with just the right amount of fragrance.

Let Your Hair Do The Talking

Adding fragrance to your hair is the best way to smell good all day long. The fragrance will transfer into your surroundings every time you whip your hair. There are two ways to go about this hack, if you have normal to oily hair then spray a little perfume into your hairbrush before combing your hair, or if you have very dry hair then invest in a good hair perfume. Normal perfume could dry your hair a little due to the presence of alcohol, so if your hair is already dry and brittle then you don’t want to damage it further, invest in a good hair perfume and follow one of the perfume hacks.

Let It Dry

If you are at a shop to purchase a perfume then applying it and immediately smelling it will only give you a headache and block your senses to try out the others. To find the right scent you need to spray it and wait for it to dry before sniffing. This will help in bringing the undertones and the real fragrance of the perfume giving you the perfect idea if you love it or not also, bonus, saves the overbearing headache, helping you test as many perfumes as you want, waiting for them to dry is one of the best perfume hacks.

List Of Best Perfumes For Women In 2023: All-Time Favorites

1. Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum
2. Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum Spray
3. Gucci Bloom
4. Glossier You
5. Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady 
6. Gucci A Chant for the Nymph 
7. Yves Saint Laurent Libre
8. Dior Vanilla Diorama
9. Chanel Coco MadeMoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray
10. Tom Ford Lost Cherry Parfum

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion On Perfume Hacks

Perfumes are an unavoidable part of most of our lives and some of us spend a fortune on perfumes. So learning how to make them efficient is very important. I hope you enjoyed this article on perfume hacks. Before you buy a perfume make sure you check the ingredients list, to avoid any skin irritation(1), also if you are vegan then make sure your perfume is vegan-certified. Fragrances can come in two types, natural and man-made, and these could be from anywhere plants or animals. Therefore if you are someone who uses only clean products then it’s advised to always double-check before getting a perfume.

I hope you enjoyed this article on perfume hacks, how to tell them apart, and how to use them in the right way. 

Smell good to feel good!