The Fragrance Foundation is celebrating National Fragrance Week, a time to honor the rich history, innovation, and passion behind perfumes. We’re joining the celebration at The Perfume Shop by sharing expert perfume tips and answering your most common fragrance questions, including how to make perfume last longer and where should you spray perfume. Whether you’re looking for essential fragrance tips or just want to enhance your scent game, we’ve got you covered with our Perfume Top Tips!
How to Apply Perfume
When it comes to perfume, generally, less is more. So, stick to one to two sprays to showcase the beauty of your signature scent.
After spritzing, resist the urge to dab or rub the skin. This creates friction that actually changes the scent, particularly the base notes. This is bad news for long-lasting perfume lovers, as the base notes are what make perfume memorable, by offering the most staying power.
How to Make Perfume Last Longer
If you want your perfume to last as long as possible, then get to know your pulse points. Pulse points are warm areas on the skin where perfume loves to be sprayed. Think wrists, behind your ears and inside the elbow.
To really get the most scent from your spritz, start with moisturised skin. Applying a body lotion or oil that has a complementary scent to your chosen fragrance is the perfect place to start. Read up on our scent-layering tips below.
How to Store Perfume
Storing your scent in the right place is key. As pretty as your perfume bottles may look meticulously lined up on your bathroom shelf, leaving them out in bright, damp places will cause the notes to break down! Our expert perfume tip? Store your favourite bottles in a dark, dry space to enjoy them for as long as possible. AKA, keep your fragrance wardrobe in the wardrobe.
Top Perfume Tips
1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONCENTRATION
Ever found yourself searching ‘what’s the difference between an Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette?’, or asking ChatGPT to tell you everything you need to know about Elixirs? You’re not alone!
The theme for this year’s National Fragrance Week is ‘Unlock The Power of Scent’. The first step to scent success is picking the right perfume concentration. Whether you’re searching for a light, day-to-day perfume or something more intense, we have a complete Perfume Concentration Guide to help.
2. TRY LAYERING SCENTS
Perfume layering is on the rise, thanks to its scent-maximising benefits. You can get so much more out of your signature scent by layering it with complementing products, such as aftershave balms, body lotions or shower gels. You can also experiment with spritzing complimentary scents, like Chloe Nomade Jasmin Naturel Intense and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine. Don’t forget to read our top tips to help you master the art of fragrance layering.
Gucci
Flora Gorgeous Jasmine
Eau de Parfum Spray
100ML
–
£135.00
Gucci
Flora Gorgeous Jasmine
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML
–
£66.99
Chloé
Nomade Jasmin Naturel Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML
–
£100.00
Chloé
Nomade Jasmin Naturel Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML
–
£71.00
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3. LEARN THE FRAGRANCE FAMILIES
Do you know your fruity from your florals? Or your woody from your aromatic? The key to finding the right perfume for you is to have a better understanding of fragrance families. We recommend becoming acquainted with our Fragrance Finder, brought to you by industry expert Michael Edwards. Described by The Fragrance Foundation as an ‘innovator, educator and passionate advocate of the fragrance industry’, you can count on his guidance to select your next scent. This data-powered tool is all the expertise you need!
4. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
Sampling a new scent on your skin is essential before you make the big purchase, as a perfume can smell totally different on you vs someone else. We offer samplesfor a range of our products that come with a full size bottle, which you can simply return if it’s not right for you.
When you receive your samples or test a scent in-store, give the fragrance time to develop on your skin. The first notes you will smell are the top notes, but there’s so much more to experience! Let the fragrance linger on your skin for as long as possible before you decide it’s ‘the one’.
5. WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE
Perfume is one of the most personal, versatile beauty items you can own. If you don’t love what you’re wearing, switch it up! Match it to your mood, pick it for the occasion and don’t be afraid to try something new.
Perfume top tips
The Fragrance Foundation is celebrating National Fragrance Week, a time to honor the rich history, innovation, and passion behind perfumes. We’re joining the celebration at The Perfume Shop by sharing expert perfume tips and answering your most common fragrance questions, including how to make perfume last longer and where should you spray perfume. Whether you’re looking for essential fragrance tips or just want to enhance your scent game, we’ve got you covered with our Perfume Top Tips!
How to Apply Perfume
When it comes to perfume, generally, less is more. So, stick to one to two sprays to showcase the beauty of your signature scent.
After spritzing, resist the urge to dab or rub the skin. This creates friction that actually changes the scent, particularly the base notes. This is bad news for long-lasting perfume lovers, as the base notes are what make perfume memorable, by offering the most staying power.
How to Make Perfume Last Longer
If you want your perfume to last as long as possible, then get to know your pulse points. Pulse points are warm areas on the skin where perfume loves to be sprayed. Think wrists, behind your ears and inside the elbow.
To really get the most scent from your spritz, start with moisturised skin. Applying a body lotion or oil that has a complementary scent to your chosen fragrance is the perfect place to start. Read up on our scent-layering tips below.
How to Store Perfume
Storing your scent in the right place is key. As pretty as your perfume bottles may look meticulously lined up on your bathroom shelf, leaving them out in bright, damp places will cause the notes to break down! Our expert perfume tip? Store your favourite bottles in a dark, dry space to enjoy them for as long as possible. AKA, keep your fragrance wardrobe in the wardrobe.
Top Perfume Tips
1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONCENTRATION
Ever found yourself searching ‘what’s the difference between an Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette?’, or asking ChatGPT to tell you everything you need to know about Elixirs? You’re not alone!
The theme for this year’s National Fragrance Week is ‘Unlock The Power of Scent’. The first step to scent success is picking the right perfume concentration. Whether you’re searching for a light, day-to-day perfume or something more intense, we have a complete Perfume Concentration Guide to help.
2. TRY LAYERING SCENTS
Perfume layering is on the rise, thanks to its scent-maximising benefits. You can get so much more out of your signature scent by layering it with complementing products, such as aftershave balms, body lotions or shower gels. You can also experiment with spritzing complimentary scents, like Chloe Nomade Jasmin Naturel Intense and Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine. Don’t forget to read our top tips to help you master the art of fragrance layering.
Gucci
Flora Gorgeous Jasmine
Eau de Parfum Spray
100ML – £135.00
Gucci
Flora Gorgeous Jasmine
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £66.99
Chloé
Nomade Jasmin Naturel Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £100.00
Chloé
Nomade Jasmin Naturel Intense
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £71.00
3. LEARN THE FRAGRANCE FAMILIES
Do you know your fruity from your florals? Or your woody from your aromatic? The key to finding the right perfume for you is to have a better understanding of fragrance families. We recommend becoming acquainted with our Fragrance Finder, brought to you by industry expert Michael Edwards. Described by The Fragrance Foundation as an ‘innovator, educator and passionate advocate of the fragrance industry’, you can count on his guidance to select your next scent. This data-powered tool is all the expertise you need!
4. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
Sampling a new scent on your skin is essential before you make the big purchase, as a perfume can smell totally different on you vs someone else. We offer samples for a range of our products that come with a full size bottle, which you can simply return if it’s not right for you.
When you receive your samples or test a scent in-store, give the fragrance time to develop on your skin. The first notes you will smell are the top notes, but there’s so much more to experience! Let the fragrance linger on your skin for as long as possible before you decide it’s ‘the one’.
5. WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE
Perfume is one of the most personal, versatile beauty items you can own. If you don’t love what you’re wearing, switch it up! Match it to your mood, pick it for the occasion and don’t be afraid to try something new.
Ready to find a new signature scent?
Try our Fragrance Finder now!
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