How to make your perfume last longer in winter

WHILE there may still be the odd sunny day, there’s a definite chill in the air. A sure sign that autumn is setting in and winter is steadily approaching.

With a change in season, we are forced to make a few changes to our wardrobe – bring out the boots and coats – as well as our skincare.

As you change your beauty products to give your skin the extra help it needs during the harsh weather, you might want to consider changing how you use your perfume.

Because your skin is obviously colder in winter, you cannot rely on your body heat to enhance and prolong the scent of your perfume.

Perfume can be pricey, therefore you don’t want to have to reapply it all day.

Here’s how you can make your perfume last longer on chilly days:

In the same way that you layer your clothes in winter, layer your perfume. Many perfumes are available in a range of additional products. Choose a body lotion or moisturiser that matches your perfume, even if you just apply the lotion to certain areas of the body.

The fact that we cover up so much of our skin in winter means the areas where we ordinarily apply perfume in summer are most likely covered. Applying it to bits of skin most likely to be exposed is your best bet. Best spots would be the back of your ears and your wrists. If you’re feeling generous, spritz a small amount into your hair.

If you still feel your perfume scent is too subtle, you could spray your clothing – but only if your perfume is light and generally fades quickly. Whether it’s summer or winter, there’s nothing worse than overpowering perfume. So just a few squirts will do. Some perfumes, especially oil-based, can stain garments, so be careful which fabric you use it on. Applying perfume to your outer garments like a coat or jacket is great, especially since it’s not an item you wash with every wear.

While we all have our favourite perfumes, it’s a good idea to have a different fragrance for the colder seasons, in the same way as you would wear a different perfume day and night. In summer we tend to opt for light, fresh and floral fragrances. With your body heat, these light perfumes are able to last, but will not hold up in winter when your body is cold. In winter, look for perfumes with more warm, woody and earthy fragrances. Scents like sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla and musk tones are great for winter.

When buying a new winter perfume opt for the eau de parfum version. Eau de toilette is lighter, doesn’t have the intensity and fades faster. Don’t be shy to ask shop assistants for samples. Keep them in your bag for the occasional spritz.

YOU have to change the way you use your perfume in winter. | Pexels