Frequently Asked Questions

Perfumes are supposed to be worn on the body, generally on the pulse points, e.g. inside of the wrists, back of the neck, behind the ears, etc. The warmth of the body makes the perfume blossom to the fullest.

Wearing perfumes on clothes will not give the warmth of the pulse points and hence the lingering effect that is generally desired is lessened.

Perfumes are worn on the body, generally on the pulse points, e.g. inside of the wrists, back of the neck, behind the ears, etc. The warmth of the body makes the perfume blossom to the fullest. Wearing perfumes on clothes will not mimic the heat of the pulse points, and hence the desired lingering effect is lessened.

Often the same perfume will smell differently on different people when applied on the skin- this is due to each skin being different from the other. The perfume adapts best to your skin when used regularly and is termed as your ‘signature scent’.

The length of a perfume depends upon a lot of factors. Starting with which type of fragrance the wearer picks. The lesser the concentration, like Eau de Cologne and Eau Fraiche, are known to be light. Also, fresh and citrus scents are more tonic but are not considered long-lasting either.

A perfume with a high concentration of perfume oil will be the right choice. Also wear you apply your perfume makes a difference too. The pulse points are a better choice than spraying it on the clothes.

Top Notes provide the first scent impression of a fragrance once applied to the skin. They are lighter, more volatile aromas that evaporate readily. Their scent lingers for between 5 to 30 minutes.

Middle Notes sometimes referred to as ‘heart notes’, make up the body of the blend. They may be evident from the start, but will usually take 10-30 minutes to develop on the skin thoroughly.

Base Notes are those with the highest molecular weight. They last the longest and are also important as fixatives, that is, they help slow down the evaporation rates of the lighter notes, giving the fragrance holding power. Typical base notes include oakmoss, patchouli, woods, musk and vanilla.

Some industry experts say that perfume should be replaced every year, but properly stored, perfumes should last much longer. Most fragrances will keep several years- some, many more years than that.

To store your perfume correctly, keep it away from heat and light. A dark closet or a covered box is best. Also, avoid direct exposure to air.

Wait 30 or so minutes before testing each fragrance, this will allow each fragrance to dry down properly and will also allow your nose to clear from the previous fragrance.

Good places are inside the wrist, behind the ears, elbow area, the temples, shoulders, behind the knees, the back of the neck, the cleavage area, between the toes, ankles, and thighs.

Remember fragrances rise, so don’t just apply the perfume on your face or behind your ears as the scent will slowly rise and disappear.