5. They practice layering their fragrances
knees, the ankles and calves, below the midriff
and the neck are some areas where you should
spray your perfume. It helps to spray behind your
ears, on your chest and on your pubic area too.
8. They know when to spray
Spraying all those spots probably sounds like a
lot of perfume, right? The trick is to spray about
half an hour before you step out of the house and
from about a foot away to help it settle. This will
help prevent your fragrance from being too overwhelming. For those of you who spritz on your
perfume just as you’re rushing out, you may want
to rethink your routine. Also, re-applying your
perfume through the day is a must.
There’s a reason why you get lotions, soaps, and
shower gels in your favourite fragrances. Use
them all to build up the scent and help it linger
for much longer on your skin. You can even experiment with layering different scents that have
a few common ingredients. Musks are great to
throw into the mix for a sexy, worn-in touch to
your signature scent.
9. They pick perfumes right
6. They are always prepared
Carry a sugarless gum in your purse at all times
to fight bad breath as well as a travel-sized rollerball perfume for instant freshness when you’re on
the go. Invest in dry shampoo and hair perfume
to keep your locks smelling great even if you
haven’t washed them. Spray it on in the morning
and again in the evening.
7. They spray smart
A whiff from the bottle isn’t the right way to decide if you should buy the perfume. Each scent
can smell differently from person to person. Plus,
they aren’t cheap! So you might as well be smart
about it and invest in one that suits you well.
Take a sample and use it for a day or two to see
how it smells on you and decide whether it suits
you and if you really like it before purchasing it.
10. They go beyond the skin
You’ve probably never really put much thought
into where to spray your perfume, but you really
should! Go beyond the wrists and keep focused on
your hot spots or pulse points – these are areas of
your body that are the warmest. Apart from your
wrists, the inside of the elbows, the back of your
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It’s not just about making yourself smell good,
but also about the atmosphere around you. Keep
perfumed sachets in your wardrobe and drawers,
spritz your couch, and invest in a candle diffuser
for your rooms. This helps everything around you
smell fresh, which in turn helps you smell fresh!