Perfume that actually lasts

[Vika43]

Originally Posted by pinksugar /img/forum/go_quote.gif the other problem may be, that you, yourself, can't smell it, but others can. You do become accustomed to the scent that you're wearing, and think it's gone, even though if you ask someone else, they'll tell you they can smell it This.

 

[denverbeerchick]

I wear a B&BW Signature fragrance. I start with body wash in the shower and layer all the way up to the eau de parfum (or whatever). Body wash, lotion on my body, body cream on dry areas, body mist, and the perfum on my clothes after I'm dressed. The scent lasts all day. I also have the added benefit of using the handcreme throught the day. I put it on my hands and then touch all of my pressure points, and it seems to reactivate the scent.

 

[<Helen>]

Lancome Hypnose

Hugo Boss Deep red

Coco Madmoiselle, No.5 really doesn't last

Cacharel- Amor Amor

Aquolina- Pink sugar and Chocolovers (amazing)

Davidoff Cool Water original

Sunflowers by Elizabeth Arden

 

[KeLLsTar]

It's not always the quality or the quantity of the perfume that makes it last all day. There are a few different factors involved including condition of skin or chemistry.

Alien is not a potent perfume but I've had some decent sillage with it.

One thing that works for me is:

1) Exfoliate your skin once a week (make sure you include your wrists, neck &amp; declorage). Dead skin cells will inhibit a fragrance.

2) Spray perfume only on clean skin ONLY. If you're not going to be showering/bathing before wearing it clean your skin with a wash cloth &amp; soap. Rinse soap off &amp; pat.

3) Moisturise!

4) Do not rub your wrists together!

Once I'm out of the shower I dry my skin but only pat my wrists, neck/declorage (to keep slightly wet). I rub in some non-scented (or very light scented) body butter or body moisturiser. I let it sink in for about 10-15 mins &amp; then spray my perfume. The amount you spray depends on the perfume some need more, some need less, but most of my perfumes I spray from wrist to elbow on both arms, and my neck/declorage. Let it dry &amp; then you're good to go!

With this method I've had perfume last all day, cheap to expensive. It will also give you the true notes - you know how some fragrances get a sour washing powder note? This method stops that.

Remember that some scents by nature lie close to the skin &amp; don't have sillage (where the perfume drifts behind you). Also remember that you get used to your own perfume so sometimes when you can't smell it anymore - other people may be able to.

Good luck!

 

[mickey1962]

I am going to try this when I get dressed today.  My favorite scents are by Sea Jewels - I am currently wearing "Cozumel", but I have also worn Aruba &amp; Bahamas. 

 

[KeLLsTar]

Originally Posted by mickey1962 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am going to try this when I get dressed today.  My favorite scents are by Sea Jewels - I am currently wearing "Cozumel", but I have also worn Aruba &amp; Bahamas. 

I haven't heard of those scents micky1962.... I'll have to check it out! Let me know how you go.

 

[mickey1962]

I did try this yesterday with Chance by Chanel.  It worked - the scent lasted all day.  This will now become a part of my daily ritual, because I wear fragrance almost daily.

 

[imonabhaute]

Direct from Wiki:

The concentration by percent/volume of perfume oil is as follows:

• Perfume extract, or simply perfume (Extrait): 15-40% (IFRA: typical 20%) aromatic compounds
• Esprit de Parfum (ESdP): 15-30% aromatic compounds, a seldom used strength concentration in between EdP and perfume
• Eau de Parfum (EdP), Parfum de Toilette (PdT): 10-20% (typical ~15%) aromatic compounds, sometimes listed as "eau de perfume" or "millésime"
• Eau de Toilette (EdT): 5-15% (typical ~10%) aromatic compounds
• Eau de Cologne (EdC): Chypre citrus type perfumes with 3-8% (typical ~5%) aromatic compounds
• Splash and After shave: 1-3% aromatic compounds

Staying power really depends a lot on the concentration.  Chanel No. 5 in the top category, Perfume Extract.  It lasts a LONG TIME both in fragrance staying power and the little bottle lasts a really long time, for reference it is $260 for 1oz.  I buy Chanel No. 19 in Eau de Toilette and it doesn't have near the staying power or last as long as you'd think a 3.4oz bottle should, and it's $90 for 3.4oz.  The price disparity is because of that concentration difference.

 

[KeLLsTar]

Originally Posted by mickey1962 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I did try this yesterday with Chance by Chanel.  It worked - the scent lasted all day.  This will now become a part of my daily ritual, because I wear fragrance almost daily.

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