Published 13.4.2026

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The Secret to a long-lasting fragrance
Tips & Tricks to make your perfume last

 

Does your favourite perfume fade away before you even get to work? You’re not alone—but the good news is, it’s easy to fix.

With just a few simple habits, you can enjoy your fragrance much longer throughout the day. Let’s dive into how to make it happen.

 

 

1) Hydrated skin is the key

 

One of the main reasons your fragrance disappears quickly is dry skin. If you want your scent to last, start with proper body care from the beginning.

Always apply perfume to:

  • Well-hydrated skin
  • Freshly showered skin
  • Skin treated with (preferably unscented) body lotion

Moisturised skin acts like a base that locks in the fragrance and releases it gradually throughout the day.

 

2) Apply perfume to the right spots

 

Where you apply your perfume makes a huge difference. The best areas are where the skin is thinner and blood circulation is higher.

  • Wrists
  • Neck
  • Behind the ears
  • Inner elbows
  • Decolletage

These warm spots help the fragrance develop beautifully. However, avoid rubbing your wrists together—this common habit actually breaks down the fragrance molecules and makes the scent fade faster. Let it settle naturally and reveal its full character.

 

 

3) Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum… what’s the difference?

 

An important factor when choosing a fragrance is the content of fragrant essences, which determine how intense the scent will be.

  • Eau de Toilette (EDT) – lighter, lower concentration, shorter-lasting
  • Eau de Parfum (EDP) – higher concentration, longer-lasting
  • Parfum (Extrait de Parfum) – the most concentrated, intense, and long-lasting

If you’re aiming for a scent that stays with you all day, choose Eau de Parfum or Parfum.

 

Find your ideal perfume that will accompany you from morning to evening. Browse the range of first-class and sophisticated ESSENS perfumes with a content of 20% fragrant essences and try all the tips for a longer lasting fragrance today.

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4) Store your perfume wisely

 

Where you keep your perfume matters more than you might think. It may surprise some, but even perfume needs its right place. Improper places can affect both its quality and longevity.

The bathroom is not a good place for perfume. It is too humid there and the fluctuating temperature does not suit it.

Instead, keep it:

  • In a dry place
  • Away from direct sunlight
  • Ideally in its original packaging

This helps preserve the integrity of the fragrance.

 

Enjoy your signature scent every day

Small changes in how you use your perfume can make a big difference.

Beyond concentration, physical chemistry plays an important role. Factors like your skin’s pH, temperature, and hydration also influence how a fragrance develops and lasts. That’s why the same perfume can smell slightly different on each person. The evaporation rate is affected by the temperature of your skin, its pH and humidity.

In addition to the percentage of essences, physical chemistry also plays a role. Perfume can smell a little different on everyone`s skin.

 

ESSENS tip

For an even more intense and longer-lasting scent, combine perfume with a shower gel of the same scent.

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