I suddenly thought of something I read when long ago about fragrance (at 4.45 in the morning no less?!) in one of the women’s magazines my mother has lying around everywhere. The tip was how to make your fragrance last longer on your skin. I’ve heard the whole ‘layer your scent’ review thing but personally I haven’t tried it out. But this one really works: Apply a thin layer of Vaseline to your skin, and spray your perfume over it.
Apparently the heat and moisture ‘soaks’ the fragrance more and it will stay on much longer. I can fully endorse this tip, as I have tried it countless times in the past… can’t remember why I stopped, though – probably got lazy! I should probably start again, because I am either a sore loser when it comes to picking out perfumes or have no sense of smell, because every thing I’ve tried seems to disappear quickly, even if it’s Eau du parfum! I urge you to try this out!
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Never thought of this! Will try it out, it sounds logical, too.
I used to do this too!
I never can smell my own fragrance either, but apparently everyone else can! Scents that I noticed have lasting power…
Clinique “Happy” (One of my best friends used to swear by this!)
Aqualina “Pink Sugar” (Currently using this religiously. It’s not expensive at all! Definitely on the ‘sweet’ side.)
Estee Lauder “Beyond Paradise” (I have no clue why I stopped using this)
Oh, I remember having on of those tiny sample bottles of Clinique’s Happy, and yes it was quite a strong fragrance so I definitely remember it had good staying power.
I wonder it’s because after awhile our noses get used to the scent, but I seriously find some just disappear!
Ohh, this is interesting!
Yes, our noses get used to scents but I love it when I can sense it after a long day.
But, isn´t Vaseline a little sticky?
Hey Rosa!
Not really sticky but more greasy, def. The trick is to apply a little but of it and really ‘rub’ it in. Also, applying it under clothes (like your chest area, if you’re wearing a tshirt) really helps. Tried it once and I smelt lovely the whole day haha
My high school scent was Clinque happy and it will forever stay as my signature scent. It is fresh and floral and really does make you feel happy!
I heard that when you can’t smell your own perfume but others can, it’s a good thing. It means that the perfume suits you very well. (sorry for my bad english, i mostly speak french