How to Apply Perfume So It Lasts Longer

Finding your favorite fragrance is such a satisfying experience; when you wear a perfume that you love, it can help you feel more confident and excited about gathering with others and putting yourself out there. But what happens when your perfume dwindles down during your commute, or when the day is only half-way through? You may understand how to apply perfume correctly, but how do you make it for a longer period of time?

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make your perfume last longer than usual. Whether you want to better understand how to apply perfume oil or how to apply solid perfume and make it last, we’ve got you covered.

Here are a few tried and tested tips for understanding how to properly apply perfume so it lasts you throughout the day.

1. Apply Body Cream or Petroleum Jelly to Start

Want to give your perfume something to stick to? A body cream, body lotion or petroleum jelly makes a great foundation for your perfume to stay.

2. Apply Perfume Right After the Shower

If your natural instinct is to apply your perfume after the rest of your makeup and beauty routine, it’s time to switch things up. We recommend applying rollerball perfume or other perfume options directly after your shower - scents are more likely to absorb in the skin when your pores are opened, so right after bathing is the ideal time to apply.

3. Layer Your Fragrance for Greater Depth

Spraying your perfume more than once is a simple way to make it last longer, but layering goes beyond multiple spritzes. Use body wash, soap and lotions in the same scent of your perfume to really layer on the scent and reach that greater depth you’re searching for.

4. Spray Beyond the Skin

Instead of only applying perfume directly to the skin, think outside of the box. Spray your hair and accessories you plan to bring along with you throughout the day; a scarf and handbag are two great examples of other places to wear your perfume.

Find Your Signature Scent

Still searching for that perfect fragrance? You’ve come to the right place.

Surrender to Chance has a variety of different fragrances to choose from, whether you’re searching for a scent with floral notes, or you’re interested in something that’s more woody and masculine.

And you don’t have to commit to an entire bottle before deciding if you’ve found the right fragrance; purchase our sample perfume sets to get an idea of what you’re looking for before making a decision.

Browse our perfume samples or 2022 new releases today. 

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