One of the most frequently asked questions to a consultant is precisely about the persistence of a fragrance; for many, it is an important and sometimes defining criterion. I like Gucci Premiere so much myself, but I go around it because it flies off me quickly. We have an obscenely short romance, and I feel a little cheated every time, like the girl who doesn't get called back after a date.
What determines the persistence of the aroma
A fragrance, from a chemical point of view, is a multifaceted and well-thought-out composition in which each component plays an important role. It's not easy to mix 3-6 tubes and get a good product.
There are so-called aroma fixers, which fix the evaporation of less persistent substances, the more of them in the composition, the better the resistance. The fixators can be as substances of animal origin, for example, amber, musk, civet, beaver stream; vegetable - sandalwood, vetiver, oak moss; synthetic - benzoin resin, coumarin, some lose in terms of resistance to natural.
Evening, heavier fragrances, in which more fixatives are present, hold up best.
Often, the higher the concentration, the greater the tenacity. Cologne (EDC, Eau de Cologne) is the lightest concentration, loved by many and me Jo Malone is a cologne, they mix interestingly with each other, allowing you to get a fairly exclusive scent.
Next we have eau de toilette (EDT, Eau de Toillete), which is also usually not very persistent and contains 4-10% fragrant substances. Perfumery (EDP, Eau ge Parfum, Perfume de Toillete) already contains 10-20%, being more persistent. However, it still depends on the specific manufacturer and composition, there are eau de toilettes that hold better, than perfumery, the same Gucci Premiere in the concentration of perfumery water is inferior in strength to eau de toilette Lancome.
Perfumes (Extrait, Parfum, PARF) have the highest concentration - 25-30%. They are not as convenient to use as eau de parfum, they have a higher price, but their durability is amazing.
The persistence of the scent also depends on your skin. From dry and dehydrated skin, the fragrance flies away faster than oily skin. This will help us figure out how to extend durability, I will definitely return to this at the end.
Does poor resilience speak of poor quality
No. A quality scent can have little longevity, as you can imagine, if it uses more volatile substances and a minimum of fixatives.
Moreover, do not forget about the relevance. As a daytime scent, it is better to use lighter and more intimate compositions that will not loudly declare themselves, and look vulgar at 8 am in the office.
How to prolong the longevity of the scent
It should be understood that the durability of weak eau de toilette will not reach the durability of perfumery, but you can make the fragrance more stable.
You can use a moisturizer before applying the aroma, there are whole lines where there is not only perfume, but also a perfume lotion. You can use the usual one, but without fragrances, so that the aromas do not conflict with each other. The easiest option is good old Vaseline.
I read from time to time that it is harmful to put perfume on your hair, that it dries them out. However, I never noticed the harmful influence of one zilch on myself. The perfume adheres perfectly to the hair, the most important thing is to keep it clean. It's up to you, but I love this trick.
The scent, applied to slightly steamed skin after a shower, lasts better. I like to fix it with more moisturizing lotion.
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