Scents To Save

We have been receiving an overwhelming amount of requests for some tips and tricks in regards to the best way to wear fragrances and how to save money, so at 99Perfume.com, we like to think of you as not only loyal customers, but also family, and provide you with these tips. Here are a few of our hidden secrets to help you keep your perfumes and colognes lasting longer than you ever expected them to last. So if there is a special fragrance or scent that you absolutely want to get the full life-time value out of, then read our tips below:

Apply Fragrance Layers:

No this does not mean douse yourself in your fragrance, wait a little bit and then repeat. It simply means to use a handful of products that will produce a greater longevity to both the wear ability of the fragrance as well as helping you consume less every time you apply it to your skin. The actual form of the fragrance you buy is the first step, considering they sell everything from concentrated forms of fragrances, all the way down the line to deodorants and soaps. Secondly you need to pay attention to the type of skin you have whether it is dry and flaky or always moist and oily. If you suffer from dryer skin you will want to partner your fragrance up with a lotion or cream of the same type that the fragrance is considering that your skin will not hold the fragrance as well due to the lack of oils that are trapped in layering. When partnered up with a body lotion or cream of the same brand, the actual lifetime of the scent will almost double. Always start with the product that has the least amount of scent, whether this is a fragrance powder or body lotion. This will help lay down the foundation for the future applications, allowing only a very small amount to be noticeable. After this you can apply a secondary item or go straight to applying the fragrance you have chosen. The best method to start with is to shake the perfume or fragrance up, as it will help dilute some of the chemicals that may have been more apparent when you sprayed it then if you had not given it a little shake.

By doing it this way, you are using less of your beloved fragrance from the bottle and it is actually staying applied to your skin for a much longer period of time. This will help you cut down costs in the long-run, considering you will not be using as much or reapplying it throughout the day on a consistent basis.

Storing Methods:

If you like to keep your perfume out on a window sill or even countertop, you are actually putting your perfume in direct harm due to the fact that sunlight will dilute and destroy perfume and fragrances. Always keep your fragrances in a dark, dry place but it doesn’t mean you need to live out of your basement either. You can simply get a jewelry box or place the fragrances you own in a sock drawer or other compartment, just don’t forget where you put it, because were trying to give you tips on saving money, not losing money. Many times the packaging plays a very big part in how long the actual perfume will last and the contents that make it up do not become diluted or rendered useless.  Glass containers are the best ones to get when purchasing a perfume or fragrance because even though they let the sunlight in, there is not a fear of the glass breaking down and distorting the smell of your fragrance. This problem is one of the main occurrences when perfumes and fragrances are packaged in plastic containers, and over time the plastic is broken down from the contents, creating a difference in the original scent of your fragrance.

Application:

How little or how much you apply and where is another big no-no that too many fragrance users are falling victim too. I’ve seen countless times while shopping in a mall or department store; someone will spray perfume or a cologne on their wrists and then rub them together. This will ONLY collapse the scent and actually cut down the time that you are able to wear it by half. When applying perfume, you want to place it in areas on your body where it is a subtle placement but still gives off a scent with movement. Behind the years, on the neck, creases of your elbow and the backs of your knees are great places to spray or dab a little bit of perfume, as these areas are not usually in direct contact with other people, so the perfume itself will last much longer and depending on your choice of clothing will not interfere with your garments.

For Men’s application of cologne, a little will go a long way and in many cases, the best places for application are on your neck, behind  your ears, and a little on the wrists. But choose one or two of these places, because if you have cologne that is very heavy, you are more likely to choke the senses of individuals passing by then inviting them in with a pleasant but brief gust of your fragrance. If you REALLY want to save some money, then see if your fragrance comes in a tester, because these are designed for marketing use and are of the best mixture of all elements that are used to create the fragrance you love so much! The best way to do this when shopping at www.99perfume.com is to look under the product category once you found your item or do a search for it on our main page.