Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Making Your Perfume Last Longer

For those of you that aren't aware, I did a guest post for Jenna at The Chic Cupcake. You should definitely check out her blog! It's quite a bit different from what I normally post. Let me know what you think.

Here's the post:

Making Your Perfume Last Longer.

There’s nothing worse than spritzing yourself with perfume in the morning only for it to be gone by noon. Here are some tips to keep your favourite scent on you without it being over-bearing.

  1. Layer Your Fragrance! Is there a matching shower gel and body lotion for your favourite perfume? Use them. This way not only is your fragrance not being mixed with any other scent, it is giving it layers. Sometimes perfume doesn’t come with a matching set. No worries! Try and find products that have similar notes. For example, if you favourite fragrance is Jessica Simpson’s Fancy Love, try a vanilla body wash and moisturizer.

  2. Find the Hot Spots! The scent of perfume on your skin is activated by warmth. Because of this you want to apply your fragrance where your veins are most visible. These places include your:
    • Neck
    • Bust
    • Inner elbow
    • Inner knee
    • And wrists

  3. Bring Back-Up! Make sure to carry an atomizer with you that is filled with your scent. Touch up through-out the day when you find the scent is fading.
Now you’re ready to strut your stuff and have a beautiful scent follow you. Be careful though! Don’t spray too much as it can be over-powering and end up being offensive to some people.


What perfume are you planning on wearing on Valentine’s Day?

I think I’m going to go with my favourite- Chanel Chance Eau Tendre.
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71 comments:

  1. liFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks for the post :) I love the body lotion of my perfume (DKNY red apple) but alwasy forget to use it! :) www.cherrytruth2.blogspot.co.uk xx

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  2. NatalieFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    mmm this is definetly helpful!It's always a good thing to smell good!

    www.trendinginfashion.blogspot.com

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  3. Emily {Isnt That Charming}February 7, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I've actually never thought to pair body wash or lotion with my perfume but that totally makes sense! Great suggestions.
    Isn’t That Charming.

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  4. SharonFebruary 7, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    i love viva la juicy by juicy couture :)

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  5. UnknownFebruary 7, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Great tips!!!

    Loving your blog and i am now a follower!!

    Sarahvillarim.blogspot.com

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  6. Marcela GmdFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Great tips, dear!!!
    Have a nice day!

    Besos, desde EspaƱa, Marcela♥

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  7. Heidi-likesFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Great perfume tips :)

    http://Heidi-likes.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. Katie ChamelFebruary 7, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    I love this post because this really is always a problem with me! I love when perfumes come in the sets with the lotions and body washes but I hate how small they normally are! I always run out of the lotion long before my perfume :(

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    1. Natasha VFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Same here. I always want to repurchase the body lotion and wash. Try finding something with similiar undertones.

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  9. ellaFebruary 7, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Thank you. Nice information.
    On valentine day i' going to use giorgio armani essenza

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  10. AnnFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Thanks for the tips...
    layering is really a good way to make the scent last longer.

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  11. Alexandra ZakharovaFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Nice information, very usefull) When I was a little girl I remember my mom was using some perfumes and I could hear their smells even 2 or 3 days after spray them on something. I dont know what had happen to all perfumes, but now I can't find any perfumes which can produce same effect)
    Have a fabulous time!

    Best wishes, Alexandra
    www.svetusvet.blogspot.com

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    1. Natasha VFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:35 AM

      They were probably perfume oils. Those tend to last longer on the body but expire quicker.

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  12. AncaFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Cool tips :)

    www.101FashionStreet.com

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  13. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    great ideas!



    xoxo from rome
    K.
    kcomekarolina.com

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  14. SWKFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Layering with a comparable or indentical lotion does defintely help! That's my little go-to trick, too. When I was younger I would always spritz my clothes with the perfume, but then I realized that wasn't good for those delicate or special fabric pieces. My favorite "hot-spots" are my wrist, behind my ears, and behind my neck.

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  15. Natasha VFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Thanks.

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  16. AreebaFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks for the ideas. Sorry to say , but I am really lazy to put some fragrance on :P
    Aree With Umbrella

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    1. Natasha VFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:41 PM

      I definitely don't have time most days either.

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  17. ADesignFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Thanks for the great ideas dear :)

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  18. SakurankoFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Really interesting post!
    Nice! It´s an interesting idea.

    Xoxo
    www.sakuranko.com/

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  19. BELULOVEFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    guauu now i knwo where to put my perfum!! kisses

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  20. Ellen Grace February 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    These are such clever ideas!

    http://alittlebitunique.blogspot.co.uk/

    x

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  21. SFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    the layering fragrance is a really good idea, usually when I get perfume sets I put the lotion away and just use my everyday stuff but it makes sense to use them both together. I only ever carry body spray which lasts all of five minutes lol, I want one of those little Travelo bottles for bringing perfume out with me x

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    1. Natasha VFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:17 AM

      They're only about $10 and they save a ton of heartache...slight exaggeration I know :)

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  22. MarsaFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    i have the chanel chance perfume and i absolutely love it :)
    thanks for the tips!

    -Marsa
    The DayLee Journal
    statement necklace giveaway

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  23. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    beautiful!!:)

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  24. ChatterBlossomFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    I never think to put it on my inner elbow! Nice tip!
    I'm wearing Illuminated Perfume "Blanc" for Valentines. ;-)
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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    1. Natasha VFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:18 AM

      Your inner elbow gives off a lot of heat and would make a great spot!

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  25. Natasha VFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks!

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  26. aleksandramistakeFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    lovely;]]

    i invite to me too

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  27. ZaneFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Great post! :-)

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  28. Perfectly Imperfekt Me, aka Maya D.February 12, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Hey Natasha!!! I LOVE this post, thanks so much for the tips girly :) I will be wearing something spicy for Valentines day, but I'm not sure what yet… so many choices so little time, Lol-xoxo

    Maya D

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  29. yleniaFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Nice post dear!
    Thanks for your comment =)
    XOXO
    Ylenia

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  30. Cristina OmelocottonFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    I love this post, thank you very much for the tips!!!!

    http://www.omelocotton.com

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  31. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    beautiful!!!!:)

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Hi dear!nice blog!
    would you like to follow each other?

    Kiss
    Ale

    www.thelifeseenfromabove.com

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  33. Miss fashionmixFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Oh, these are really important tips. I will try to follow!!
    I'm your newest follower!
    Hugs and kisses from Shanghai!

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  34. Natasha VFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Thanks.

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  35. YuriFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Nice tips! I always bring a spare for touch ups but always forgot to use it, doh ;p


    YURI
    Check out my Fashion & Beauty blog:
    http://twothousandthings.blogspot.com

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  36. TatianaFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Awesome tips, dear, thank you!

    xxx
    Tatiana

    http://www.bonnie23blog.blogspot.com/


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  37. DaisyFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    great post. I think I'll wear my chanel <3

    x Daisy

    The Mandarine Girl

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  38. graceepopsFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Gee thanks for this post it's exactly what i needed! i was starting to worry that my new perfume that i only just got for christmas would run out too soon!

    p.s please check out my blog and let me know what you think xxxxx <3

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  39. MaroDeFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    'Glowing' by Jennifer Lopez... Great post!

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  40. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    good post <3
    New post is up on my blog you should have a look :)
    oxoxoxo
    Marie

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  41. Catherine @ bcrueltyfreeFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    You know, it's such a simple thing, but I've never actually thought about ways to make my perfume last longer. Great tips!

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