Dear Portland,
I love perfume! I like the expensive ones and some of my favorites are from Walgreens and CVS. The problem is I can't ever get them to last all day. Even my more potent fragrances fade by the end of the day. Do you have any tips to make them last longer?
Fading Fragrance
Dear Fading Fragrance,
I adore perfume. I can't leave the house without it.
My aunt Barbara spurred my love of fragrances (and Clinque Skincare products) at a very early age- so much that my perfume basket is filled pretty much to capacity. Although I like the pricey stuff, one of my favorites is from good ole' CVS. At one point, I had a problem with getting both inexpensive or pricey to last. I then resorted to purchasing the matching body lotion but I really don't like layering that much product. I do own the body creme to my signature fragrance but not many others.. I own one fragrance that literally last until tomorrow- its a winter favorite called Angel by Thierry Mugler which is worth a try.
I have been gravitating towards independent fragrances that are sold in boutiques like Blue Mercury and Anthropologie- my love potions- as I call them- hail from those retail spots. Their prices vary but the fragrances seem to have a higher oil content and last longer.
If you'd asked me this question about a year ago, I would have suggested you place petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on your wrists and neck pulse points, then spray the perfume directly on those areas for a more lasting scent. I did that for years. Now that's changed. Scientific studies have shown that putting anything unnatural directly on your skin or hair-over time can cause problems. Google parabens.
My advice is to spray perfume on your clothes. Not too close though...spray into the air then walk into the mist. Also spray some on your purse. The on and off your shoulder action releases a nice fragrance into the air. However, please don't spray perfume on white clothing as it may stain yellow or darken the fabric.
So I hope this helps- cause us girls must always smell good.
Au de Parfum Love,
Portland
I love perfume! I like the expensive ones and some of my favorites are from Walgreens and CVS. The problem is I can't ever get them to last all day. Even my more potent fragrances fade by the end of the day. Do you have any tips to make them last longer?
Fading Fragrance
Dear Fading Fragrance,
I adore perfume. I can't leave the house without it.
My aunt Barbara spurred my love of fragrances (and Clinque Skincare products) at a very early age- so much that my perfume basket is filled pretty much to capacity. Although I like the pricey stuff, one of my favorites is from good ole' CVS. At one point, I had a problem with getting both inexpensive or pricey to last. I then resorted to purchasing the matching body lotion but I really don't like layering that much product. I do own the body creme to my signature fragrance but not many others.. I own one fragrance that literally last until tomorrow- its a winter favorite called Angel by Thierry Mugler which is worth a try.
I have been gravitating towards independent fragrances that are sold in boutiques like Blue Mercury and Anthropologie- my love potions- as I call them- hail from those retail spots. Their prices vary but the fragrances seem to have a higher oil content and last longer.
If you'd asked me this question about a year ago, I would have suggested you place petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on your wrists and neck pulse points, then spray the perfume directly on those areas for a more lasting scent. I did that for years. Now that's changed. Scientific studies have shown that putting anything unnatural directly on your skin or hair-over time can cause problems. Google parabens.
My advice is to spray perfume on your clothes. Not too close though...spray into the air then walk into the mist. Also spray some on your purse. The on and off your shoulder action releases a nice fragrance into the air. However, please don't spray perfume on white clothing as it may stain yellow or darken the fabric.
So I hope this helps- cause us girls must always smell good.
Au de Parfum Love,
Portland
