Wearing perfume is easy but wearing it the right way requires some level of skill. But worry not, we have got you covered, avoid these top Top Eau De Toilette mistakes to ensure you get to make the most of your fragrance.

Most men complain that their fragrances don’t last all day long, that’s because they are not wearing them the right way. Let’s look at some common mistakes that men can avoid.

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   Don’t Skip Your Pulse Points

If you are a fragrance connoisseur you know what pulse points are, for those who are new to the scent game, let us help you find the right spot to wear your perfume. Many men simply spritz the perfume all over their body and over their clothes making the perfume evaporate faster than it should. Instead, you should apply your eau de toilette on your pulse points, these points are where your veins are the closest to your skin. When you spray your perfume on these points, they keep pulsating, leading to your perfume always smelling fresh as if you just applied them. You can find these spots on the inner part of your wrist, your neck, behind your ears, your inner elbow, and behind your knees.

2. Avoid Rubbing & Dabbing

We have grown up watching people spray perfume on their wrists and rub them together, this is far away from making your perfume last longer. This technique is useful if you want to break down the perfume to smell it and experience all the notes. But if you want to make your eau de toilette last all day, don’t rub or dab, just spritz. Spritz it on the pulse points and let it settle for a minute.

3. Don’t Skip Moisturisation

Perfumes are made of a combination of alcohol and water along with aromatic compounds, and when they come in contact with your skin the water molecules get absorbed and the alcohol gets evaporated slowly releasing the fragrance. But if your skin is dry the perfume will hydrate your skin instead of making it smell nice. As a rule of thumb make sure the pulse points where you spritz the perfume are well hydrated with either a body lotion, moisturiser, or even vaseline. This way the perfume will not be fully absorbed into the skin and will stay on the surface level of the skin for a long.

4. Never Before, Always After A Shower

After you shower, your body is well-hydrated and free of any body odour. This makes it a better canvas for your perfume to last longer on your body. The perfume absorbs better and sticks for longer on your skin. You can apply a fragrance-free moisturiser right after you shower to hold the hydration in. Follow it up with a spritz of your favourite eau de toilette to make it last longer. Unlike antiperspirants and deodorants, perfumes don’t mask odours that your body and sweat emit, rather it create a new scent, if you apply this fragrance on an unshowered body, it will mix with your body odour and in turn create a foul experience.

5. Store Your Perfume The Right Way

Another common mistake men make is storing the bottle the wrong way. Store the bottle in a cool and dry place so as to not let the light affect the solution inside. If the bottle is stored in direct sunlight, the harsh rays can break down the perfume and make it less potent. Another thing to keep in mind is to store the perfume bottle in a stable environment. If you are travelling and you carry the bottle with you, make sure it is stored vertically and kept intact to avoid any leaks or too much movement.

Parting Thoughts

Remember an eau de toilette is not a deodorant or a spray that will mask your body odour, it is a fragrance booster and when applied right, it can stay on you all day long. Buying strong perfumes such as an eau de toilette is not enough to make it last long. Avoiding simple mistakes and following easy thumb rules while wearing one is what makes an eau de toilette last longer.

Making sure you store the bottle right to applying the perfume at the right spots can make a huge difference when it comes to the longevity of your perfume. But if you still wish to have a stronger than an eau de toilette, then you can look for Eau de Parfum or perfume oils that have a higher aromatic concentration.

To make the most of your fragrance, just ensure your skin is hydrated with a non-fragrant moisturiser and you identify your pulse points for a lasting effect. Don’t rub or dab the perfume and trust the process as you spritz your favourite eau de toilette as you step out of the house.