Guide
How to make perfume last longer
Apply to moisturised skin on pulse points, don't rub your wrists together, layer a solid under a spray, and store fragrance away from heat.
Most 'my perfume doesn't last' complaints come down to how and where it is applied. These habits help any fragrance last longer, whether a spray or a solid.
Updated · By the KAORA team
2 picks
Built to last
Royal Musk
Eau de Parfum · 50 ml
₹799
Our longest-lasting fragrance: 10 to 12 hours.
Monarch
Solid Perfume · 15 g
₹399
Our strongest solid, about 8 hours, and easy to top up.
Eight habits that help
- Apply to moisturised skin. Dry skin lets fragrance evaporate faster.
- Use pulse points (wrists, neck, behind the ears, inner elbows), where skin is warm.
- Don't rub your wrists together. Let the scent settle on its own.
- Layer: apply a solid perfume first and spray over it. Royal Musk's directions suggest exactly this.
- A light spray on clothing seams or a scarf holds scent for longer (test on a hidden spot first).
- Carry a solid tin and refresh at midday instead of over-applying in the morning.
- Store bottles and tins away from heat and sunlight. A car dashboard or a sunny bathroom shelf ages fragrance fast.
- Choose scents with rich base notes like oud, amber, musk and woods. They last longer than fresh citrus.
Questions
Good to know
Often it is still there. Your nose gets used to a familiar scent within minutes, while others can still notice it.