Apply fragrance like a model

Coco Chanel once said that a woman should apply perfume in those areas where she would like to be kissed. This is true, but you should also consider the follow guidelines, as well.

The Pulse Points

The "pulse points" are locations on the body where the blood vessels are closest to the skin: the inner wrists, the base of the throat, behind ear lobes, in the cleavage, behind knees, and the inner elbows. As you wear your perfume throughout the day, it will react with your body heat and continue to emit scent.

A Word of Caution

Perfume does not taste good, despite what Coco Channel's saying. Keep that in mind when applying yours, and avoid any areas that may be enthusiastically nibbled.

How to Apply Perfume

Applying perfume is the simplest of matters - simply spray, dab, or in the case of a solid perfume compact, swipe.

Some women enjoy spritzing their perfume into the air and then walking through it. But this procedure lets quite a bit of the fragrance go to waste, so it's not the best method if you're on a budget.

Always apply perfume before putting on your clothes and jewelry. That is if you want to spare them from getting any spots.

Perfuming the hair

Misting the hair with fragrance is a great way to leave a gentle scent in your walk, as you move through your day. Those who you choose to get closer to be will also be rewarded with a fuller scent. Be careful only to apply perfume to freshly-washed hair. Since perfume contains alcohol and can be drying to your strands, apply sparingly and from a distance. A spray or two from 8 inches away will do.

Making Fragrance Last Longer

A scent will fade faster when skin is dry. Applying fragrance-free moisturizer to your body is an excellent preparation for applying fragrance and will help you get more bang for your perfume buck.

You can also help your perfume to go the distance by applying some petroleum jelly to your skin, and then applying your scent on top of that. The perfume droplets will cling to the petroleum jelly - rather than sinking into your pores - which can reduce or eliminate the need to reapply fragrance later in the day.

Choosing products from the same line is another effective way to make a fragrance last.