You might think the finishing touch to my outfits would be a bag, or my black choker (shop similar one here) but it’s actually something you can’t see in photographs. It’s perfume! It’s usually the last thing I put on before I head out the door and it can make all the difference. I love investing in scents because let’s face it, the power of a woman is all in the subtleties. While picking your perfect scent is hard enough, making that perfect scent last all day is an even bigger battle. So after trial and error and a lot of research, I’ve compiled my tips and tricks into this post on how to make your scent last all day!
Apply a bit of Vaseline on your pressure points (wrists, under your ears, your neckline, inside of your elbows and behind your knees) before spraying perfume. Vaseline can lock in the scent to your skin, making your scent last longer than applying it to dry skin! The best part is that vaseline is such an ordinary every day product, but it can make all the difference. Unscented lotion works also!
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As Coco Chanel would say, “A woman should wear perfume wherever she wants to be kissed.” aka, your pulse points! Pulse points includes the base of the throat, the inside of the wrists and below the earlobes. Apply scent to these points and you’re ready for whatever comes your way during the day!
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Your hair holds scents the longest, so after you spray your perfume on your pulse points (don’t forget your clothes too!) spritz some in your hair as well. But be careful not to overdo it!
Spray your perfume after you get out of a hot shower. Your pores will be open and the scent will soak into your skin and stick around longer!
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Perfume bottles are gorgeous, sure, but displaying them in the sunlight can break down the liquid! Heat, light, and humidity can lessen the quality of the fragrance. Store your perfume in a cold dark place away from humidity to give them a longer lifespan.
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And there you have it! My tips for making that beautiful scent last all day long! Do you have any tips that you use? And be sure to shop my favorite scents below! Have a great day everyone!
Credits:
Illustrations by Bonnie ChenPhotography by Karen Rosalie
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55 responses to “How to Make Your Scent Last All Day”
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I really like those advices. For me, hair is the best idea…
So many new tricks! Who knew perfume could be viewed in such light. I will definitely try the vaseline trick.
Aïchatou Bella
xo,
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Glad you enjoyed the post love! Have a great week! xx
Great tips. I’m goin to try the Vaseline tip the very next time I wear perfume. I’ll also try the one about putting on perfume aft showering.
Glad you enjoyed the tips Vickie! xx
Merci beaucoup Chriselle ^^
I will try the vaseline tip.
Great essentials!
Xo – Elizabeth
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Love it…the artistry and helpful tips. Thank you!
That vaseline trick is totally new to me. I am so definitely doing it henceforth. Thanks for enlightening us dear 🙂
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So glad you enjoyed it, Eva! xx Chriselle
Thanks for these tips!
I will try the vaseline one tomorrow!
Laura
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Hope it works for you! xx Chriselle
Thanks for the pieces of advice! I always use the trick n°3.
The fashion illustrations are so beautiful! They go perfectly with your post.
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Thanks Dalila! xx Chriselle
Love the artistry of this post!
I will be trying the vaseline trick for sure.
Ivy
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Thanks so much Ivy! xx Chriselle
Definitely trying the vaseline trick! Thanks for these tips~
Vivian | LIVE . IN . LOVE
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I used to have the flower bomb
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That Vaseline tip is so helpful 🙂 I never knew it could help to make perfume last longer! Thank you so much for sharing all of these amazing little hacks hehehe <3 Perfume is my last step as well, and I love how beautiful and empowering it can make me feel!
XO, Elizabeth
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So glad you enjoyed it Elizabeth! xoxo Chriselle
I always find that my perfume doesn’t last very long. I will definitely give these tips a try
Vicky
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Glad you enjoyed the tips, Vicky! xoxo Chriselle
Is it OKAY to spray (body) perfume into hair? I really want to know because many brands now have hair mist too which is specially made for hair. So if a regular perfume can be applied to hair, what’s the point of having 2 different kinds of scent?
beautifullllllllllllllllll images! I could use more on hair, less on my body, more after shower, and I especially love to spritz on my wrist and shoulders- I get the most of my scents in those areas.
Joua to the Rescue
Aw thanks, Joua! So glad you enjoyed the tips! xx
Great tips! Thanks 🙂
XOXO, Ashley
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Thanks Ashley! So glad you enjoyed them! xoxo
Great tips ! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much Diane! xx Chriselle
I always wear perfume and these are such great tips!
Love,
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So glad you enjoyed the tips Monika! xoxo Chriselle
You said it, Chriselle, the hair 🙂 that’s the only spot where I spritz actually because anything more and I’ll barf. I became somewhat allergic to the smell of most perfumes when I was pregnant and whilst it’s better now, 17 years later, only in small doses. That probably explains why I prefer male scents like YSL Pour Homme and the slightly masculine Gucci Envy.
Hey Sheela! Gucci Envy is a great one. So glad you enjoyed the post! xoxo
These are such great tips! Thanks so much for sharing. xx
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So glad you enjoyed it, Alyssa! xoxo
Great tips! Really pretty photography here too.
Thanks so much Emily! xoxo Chriselle
2 and 4 are SO true, I always do that!
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So glad you enjoyed the post, Natali! xoxo
Beautiful<3
Shall We Sasa
Thanks love! xoxo
Really enjoyed the Pulse Points and Start Off Steamy points 😉
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So glad you did! xoxo Chriselle
Beautiful scents … Great ideas and tips as always! 🙂
La Bijoux Bella | by mia
Thanks so much Mia! xoxo
I’ve heard that applying perfume in your hair isn’t good! But, sometimes that just needs to happen, okay! Hahaha. Love these tips, Chriselle! Please do a perfume collection on your blog/youtube. You seem to have rather lovely ones!
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Hi, Ashley! So glad you enjoyed it! xx Chriselle
Nice post 🙂
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Thank you Ev! xx
Thank you for the tips! I’m SO impressed by how stunning your photos are. High class, love it! You have great taste and great vision!
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So glad you enjoyed the post Lionya! xoxo
I always spray my perfume on my wrist, but I never know that spraying it on my hair will help the scent to last longer! Thanks for the tips! x
Glad you liked the tips Tasya! xoxo Chriselle
great tips!
xx
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Thanks love! xx Chriselle