It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that your favorite perfume has staying power. Whether you choose to wear Dior J’adore Eau de Parfum, Valentino fragrance for men, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, Mugler Angel, or your own signature find, these simple and easy tips can help your favorite perfume last much longer:

1. Spray your hair brush and clothing
You can really spread out the longevity of your preferred scent when you spray your hair brush and clothing. When you brush your hair throughout the day, you’ll be releasing more perfume bursts as well! This enables the perfume to have a long-lasting and subtle scent when you’re on the go or if you want to make your scent last until an after-work special occasion.

2. Apply petroleum jelly to pulse points
From the time you started wearing perfume, you were probably told to apply it to your pulse points. Take it a step further and apply petroleum jelly on pulse points before spritzing on your signature scent. Your skin will gently absorb the fragrance and keep it put thanks to the petroleum jelly, and the permeating effect will help your perfume do its job longer.

3. Don’t rub your wrists together
While it might be tempting to do, please don’t rub your wrists together after you apply your perfume or cologne. All this really accomplishes is breaking down and rubbing the perfume off. Please let it settle first for a bit on your skin, and you’ll definitely enjoy the pleasant results for longer.

4. Exfoliate and moisturize skin before applying fragrance
Exfoliating and moisturizing your skin regularly is always a good idea as it buffs away dead skin cells that clog up your pores. When it’s time to put on your perfume, this smooth, fresh skin provides an added advantage of helping your perfume last longer. The supple skin area will naturally absorb the pretty scent of your perfume more deeply and not just keep it on the surface. Also, just a reminder to make sure that your deodorant for sweat and odor is not overpowering your perfume. Some fragrance brands offer other products, such as deodorant, that compliment their products, or you can choose an unscented deodorant to mask odor while letting your fragrance take center stage.

5. Know the different types of perfume
A little bit of research goes a long way when you’re shopping for a new perfume. If you’re looking for a perfume with staying power, check its perfume concentration. For instance, if the product contains more alcohol than fragrant oils, this will lessen the staying power. You can usually find this information right on the bottle or the packaging. Also, it’s important to understand the wording that describes the product. The list below covers the five common types of perfume listed from higher to lower concentration:

• Perfume/Parfum
• Eau de Perfume
• Eau de Toilette
• Eau de Cologne
• Eau Fraiche

Don’t forget to read the online reviews. Of course, everyone has a different experience with their perfume and skin type, but it always helps to hear what your fellow consumers think. If available, try a sample before purchasing a full bottle. All of these tips will help you select a perfume you’ll love and one that will last!