{"id":7523,"date":"2022-05-23T17:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T17:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixerpack.es\/what-makes-a-perfume-have-a-longer-lasting-scent\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:15:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:15:51","slug":"what-makes-a-perfume-have-a-longer-lasting-scent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixerpack.es\/en\/what-makes-a-perfume-have-a-longer-lasting-scent\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes a Perfume Have a Longer-Lasting Scent?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
How can you make a perfume last longer? No matter how much cologne you use or how carefully you choose strategic areas of your body to apply it, there are days when its scent seems to disappear before lunchtime. If you are tired of it fading away, do not worry: at Mixer & Pack, we explain what makes a perfume have a longer-lasting scent. Choosing the right products and applying them correctly gives your perfume a distinctive essence that lasts all day.<\/p>\n\n
Table of Contents [hide<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n We all dream of a perfume that remains almost permanently infused into our skin. If it were not for the fact that we like to change fragrance depending on the season or simply our mood, the idea of a scent staying with us forever would not sound bad at all. However, our skin breathes, it is alive, and for that reason it is practically impossible for a fragrance to remain intact once it is applied. In fact, the world of scent is so fascinating that its composition evolves together with our complexion throughout an ordinary day.<\/p>\n\n But this does not mean that some perfumes do not last longer than others. Quite the opposite: experts in the world of perfumery have concluded that some ingredients have aromas with a longer-lasting presence than others. The longest-lasting ingredients can be divided into three groups.<\/p>\n\n Perfumes containing exotic ingredients such as benzoin, myrrh, Peru balsam and incense act as evaporation retardants for other ingredients, helping them remain on your skin for much longer.<\/p>\n\n Notes of musk, ambergris and chestnut are powerful sources of pheromones due to their animal origin, as well as intensifying the aroma of any fragrance. Today, women\u2019s perfumes with musk or ambergris are very common.<\/p>\n\n Currently very popular notes such as vetiver and moss tend to evaporate slowly without affecting how the other notes in the perfume vaporise, which is why they are used as base notes.<\/p>\n\n Beyond conventional application tricks, layering, or the strategic superimposition of fragrances, has become the ultimate technique for achieving a long-lasting scent that follows the rhythm of the skin throughout the day. The secret to enhancing fragrance longevity through this method lies in playing with the evaporation speed of the ingredients: first, a base rich in slow-evaporating notes should be applied \u2014 such as vetiver, moss or natural resins like incense and myrrh \u2014 so that it acts as a molecular anchor, slowing down the disappearance of the overall composition. The ritual is then sealed with a lighter or more sparkling fragrance.<\/p>\n\n When fused on the areas of greatest body heat, with the pores still open after showering, this layering effect not only optimises the fixation of volatile essences, but also creates a three-dimensional and personalised trail that evolves in a fascinating way. For brands developing their cosmetic lines with Mixer & Pack, offering collections that combine high-fixation perfumes with complementary mists represents an ideal strategic opportunity to respond to those who dream of a permanent and unforgettable fragrance.<\/p>\n\n You have probably felt at some point that the fragrance of your perfume does not last long enough or that it loses its scent easily. This can happen for different reasons. At Mixer & Pack, we share five tips to help your perfume last longer, depending on the following factors:<\/p>\n\n The way you store your cologne bottle or perfume flask has a major influence on how well the scent is preserved. If the bottle is placed on a chest of drawers where the sun shines directly on it, the perfume may gradually lose its properties and its scent may last less and less. For this reason, although it may not be as visually appealing, the best option is to protect the product from direct light by keeping it in its original box or storing it in a drawer. Another option, which also makes it easier to keep all the products used in your daily beauty routine close at hand, is to store it in the bathroom cabinet or in your toiletry bag.<\/p>\n\n The area of the body where perfume is applied is closely related to how long the scent lasts. The areas of the body that help the fragrance last longer are those that generate more heat. For example: the wrists, the neck, the area behind the ears, the forearms, and so on.<\/p>\n\n Another aspect that influences how long a perfume lasts is the moment it is applied. For example, if it is applied when the pores are open, the perfume penetrates more deeply and, as a result, the scent lasts longer. A good time to apply perfume is after showering and before moisturising the skin with a body cream.<\/p>\n\n It is increasingly common for a specific perfume brand to also offer a complete collection including body lotion, exfoliating gel, deodorant, hand cream, and so on. Therefore, if different products are combined, the scent of that fragrance will last much longer, as the perfume will help maintain the aroma previously applied through the body lotion or deodorant.<\/p>\n\n Finally, another option to make the scent of a perfume last longer is to spray it on areas other than the body. One option is to spray the perfume into the air and then step underneath it, so that the perfume falls onto your hair and clothing in a more indirect way. You can also apply a few drops of perfume to clothing, such as jackets, scarves, and so on.<\/p>\n\n Remember that at Mixer & Pack, we specialise in the international development, manufacture and packaging of perfumes. In addition, in order to adapt to the needs of each brand, we offer our clients a complete and personalised service, taking care of the entire creation process: from both olfactory and aesthetic design to perfume manufacturing, followed by filling and packaging.<\/p>\n\n When developing a perfumery product, it is important to work with high-quality raw materials and essences. Throughout all production activity carried out at Mixer & Pack, we guarantee the safety of our cosmetic products through international standard certifications that recognise our commitment to complying with legal product requirements, as well as numerous quality tests that we undertake on our own initiative to offer brands the highest quality and safety in the products used every day.<\/p>\n\n On the other hand, environmental care and energy efficiency are fundamental factors in all the manufacturing processes of the perfumes that will later be launched onto the market. Do you already know what the scent of your brand or label would be? Contact us to start developing your own perfume line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How can you make a perfume last longer? No matter how much cologne you use or how carefully you choose strategic areas of your body to apply it, there are days when its scent seems to disappear before lunchtime. 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Natural waxes and resins<\/h3>\n\n
Animal-derived aromas<\/h3>\n\n
Slow-evaporating aromas<\/h3>\n\n
Layering as a fixation multiplier: the science of superimposing for a long-lasting scent<\/h2>\n\n
5 tips to make perfume last longer<\/h2>\n\n
1. How to store the bottle or flask<\/h3>\n\n
2. How to apply perfume to the body<\/h3>\n\n
3. When to apply perfume<\/h3>\n\n
4. Combining different products from the same range<\/h3>\n\n
5. Spraying perfume on clothing and into the air<\/h3>\n\n
The importance of working with quality suppliers<\/h2>\n\n