Whether you’re a social butterfly or a busy bee-handling business, a great scent helps complete your presentation to the world. LaBelle Perfumes understands the impact that the right fragrance can make at a particular moment. Experience top fragrances at discount prices so you show up as your best self, no matter the occasion and season. There are many products out there that reflect your unique sense of style. From modern scents to fragrances inspired by 18th-century France like Parfums De Marly, you can find your next great scent.
Concentrating on Your Next Scent
When you’re exploring new scents, there are a lot of great products out there. Not all products are created equal when it comes to the strength and longevity of a scent. You may be looking for an aroma that’s longer-lasting or something light and ephemeral. It’s important to recognize the various types of fragrances that exist and the concentration of scent compounds therein:
- Parfum/Extrait: Sometimes called “perfume extract” or “pure perfume,” parfums or extraits usually have concentrations of 20 to 30 percent.
- Eau de Parfum: Fragrances marked as “Eau de Parfum” or EDP have concentrations in the 10 to 20 percent range. Most Parfums de Marly fragrances are EDP, providing strong performance and depth.
- Eau de Toilette: Most “Eau de Toilette” or EDT products have concentrations between 5 to 15 percent. Several EDT fragrances are available from LaBelle Perfumes.
- Eau de Cologne: Generally, an “Eau de Cologne” product has a scent concentration of 2 to 4 percent. The word “cologne” is often used to market men’s fragrances, but many of those are EDT products.
- Eau Fraiche: Translated as “fresh water,” many mists or splashes usually fall in this category with scent concentrations of 3% or less. Whereas most perfumes and colognes are oil- and alcohol-based, eau fraiche products are water-based.
The higher the scent concentration, the longer and more intense a particular scent is, generally. No two wearers are the same, so other factors impact how long a scent lasts. Let’s take a look at where and how you apply a scent.
Applying Your Favorite Fragrance
The longevity or performance of a scent matters. You might need something that lasts for a couple of hours for an event. Perhaps you want a product that lasts for extended wear. How and where you apply a perfume or cologne matters:
- Pulse points: Body heat from blood flow helps a product last longer. These “pulse points” include behind the ears, the nape, the wrists, and the inside of elbows or knees.
- Moisturizer: Lubricated skin retains scent longer than dry skin. Extend your Parfums de Marly fragrance by spraying on skin that is moisturized with an unscented lotion, cream, or oil.
- Clothing and hair: For a lighter effect, you can lightly spray your hair or clothing. Products with heavier concentrations may cause staining, so test an inconspicuous area beforehand.
- No rubbing: Rubbing a perfume or cologne into your skin can bruise the scent accords, dramatically diminishing its longevity.
LaBelle Perfumes knows that there are many ways to express your vibe with top perfumes and colognes. Browse online to not only find the best brands at the best prices but also become an informed wearer of fine fragrances and learning about How to Apply Perfume can seem counterintuitive at first. The whole process might be simple enough, but it turns out there are better and more efficient ways to get the most out of your beloved scents! Stay tuned for some quick tips that result in less fragrance waste and more durable, pleasant results.
Find the Right Spots
Let’s be honest - there have been many talks over the years about where to (and where not to!) apply your perfume.
While you should also take your personal preference into account, applying perfume to the more naturally warm areas of your body is always a good call. Some famous examples might include the sides of your neck and the insides of your elbow.
Spots like these are ideal for your fragrance to be softly dispersed without evaporating too quickly or having its scent altered in any way.
Dab, dab, dab!
Leave the rubbing for your lotions and exfoliants! When it comes to the best way of applying perfume, dabbing is the right choice. Allow your fragrance to sit on top of your skin, giving it a chance to naturally mix with your body oils and stick to your skin. Rubbing can not only cause the perfume to last for a shorter amount of time, but it can also take away certain layers of the product itself.
Dabbing your perfume allows you to prevent the product from dripping everywhere, while still preserving all layers of your fragrance and allowing it to take its time in getting to know your skin. For an easy technique, use your wrists to gently dab after your spray on areas like the nape and sides of your neck.
Know Your Perfume
“Rules” and best practices aren’t always black and white when it comes to applying your perfume correctly. The truth is different fragrances might need different application methods for maximum efficiency!
To evaluate your preferred scent, you should first have an idea of how potent or subtle your perfume is. Are you wary of being overwhelmed when you walk into a room, or do you think you could use a few more sprays to achieve the perfect balance? If you're not sure you can properly assess the situation, ask a partner or close friend to weigh in!
By getting to know your perfume - i.e., how long it tends to last, how it wears over time, and especially how strong it can be - you’ll be able to properly apply, reapply, and handle everything accordingly. That being said, if your fragrance is one the more subtle side of the perfume spectrum…
Don’t Be Afraid to Reapply!
If you find that your chosen scent tends to wear off quicker than you would like, don’t be afraid to go for a little refresh in the middle of the day.
Great news - there are many ways to do this that don’t include lugging around your precious full-sized bottle in your handbag all day. From sample sizes and solid perfumes to mini bottles you can buy and refill at home, there’s always a way to make it work!
Just one quick bathroom getaway and stealthy spray can make a total difference in making an impression on your peers and upping your confidence levels just like that! After all, who doesn’t love getting told they smell amazing?
Facing the Heat? Perfume Your Clothes Instead
While perfume is known not to perform well when applied to dry skin, the same is true for when it is sprayed onto sweaty skin.
On a hot summer day (or when you have that stressful meeting to lead) opt for spraying your perfume on your clothes to keep your scent throughout the day.
No more worrying about how your sweat and perfume will come together!
Even if you are not facing particularly warm weather, spraying your clothes can be a great everyday alternative depending on your personal preference. Whether you want your chosen scent to last longer in general or are trying to spare your sensitive skin from new chemicals and overall products, for example, spraying the outside of your clothes can be a game changer that you'll want to try!
Wait Until You’re Dressed to Apply
There’s nothing like a good get-ready ritual to raise our spirits and get us pumped for a day or night out.
Applying perfume as the last step in your beauty routine is not only a romantic and fun way to wrap things up before you head out of the door, but it’s also the best way to ensure it lasts longer and does its job - exactly the way you want it to.
The reasoning behind this is simple: once you are dressed, it’s much easier to identify the parts of your body that are uncovered and perfect for a spray.
Let’s take the sides of the neck as an example. If you happen to be wearing a turtleneck or a large coat, apply your perfume to the outside of your clothes instead! That way, your scent will last longer and make itself known, rather than turn out hidden and barely-there.
Walk Through the Perfume Cloud (The Right Way!)
From movie screens to the pages of our favorite novels, we all know how romantic and dreamy it can be to walk through a cloud of your perfume in your beauty regimen - no matter what time of day it might be.
While we’re all for the romanticization of our lives, it is important to double check whether your specific perfume can be used in that way.
Walking through a cloud of fragrance naturally leaves plenty of room for the substance to be inhaled through your mouth and eyes. For perfumes that contain certain toxins, opt out of this step and go for the good old spray instead!
Making small, conscious changes to our oldest habits is a great way to upgrade our routines and give ourselves the treatment we deserve.
There you have it - now grab your favorite perfume and get going!
