A: Besides the usual areas, like your inner wrists and neck, many perfumers recommend the nape (back of the neck), an often overlooked spot that can be very sensual.
Q: Does scent ever expire? I never can seem to get through a whole bottle.
A: "Yes. Oftentimes, three to six months after opening the bottle, the alcohol and aldehydes [organic compounds in fragrance] evaporate and change the nature of the smell," says Dr. Hirsch. "This causes it to have more of a chemical-like smell." To preserve its lifespan, store your fragrance away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry spot. If you're not going to use it regularly, seal it in a plastic bag and place it in the fridge — it'll keep it fresh for a few extra months. The best advice? Buy something you really love so you'll actually want to use it every day.
Q: How do you make your scent last longer?
A: "Applying a body lotion or cream with the same scent as your fragrance followed by applying the fragrance itself will make the scent last longer without its being too strong or overwhelming," says Karyn Khoury, senior vice president of fragrance development for Estée Lauder. "I've had people do the layering on one arm and spray the fragrance alone on the other and compare. They always see the difference in the strength and lastingness with the layering technique."
Q: Should you put fragrance on bare skin or after you're dressed? I've been told both.
A: "The best is to apply the fragrance directly onto unclothed skin," says Christopher Sheldrake, deputy perfumer for Chanel in Paris. "This method creates an alchemy between the skin and the perfume, which is going to express the scent in a more personalized way. On the skin, the perfume gets warmer — it rises with your temperature, which isn't the case of a perfume applied directly on clothes."
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