The Ultimate Perfume Guide: How to Use Perfume Correctly

Perfume is much more than just a pleasant scent - it is a fascinating means of expressing our personality and an invisible accessory that underlines our charisma. In our ultimate perfume guide, we show you how to apply perfume correctly, create the perfect scent for the day and get the most out of your favorite fragrance.

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The ideal time to apply: Immediately after showering

The best time to apply perfume is immediately after showering. When your skin is still warm and slightly damp, the fragrance molecules can penetrate the pores better and develop evenly. This not only ensures a long-lasting effect, but also a more intense fragrance development. Make sure that your skin is well moisturized before applying perfume, as dry skin allows the fragrance to escape more quickly. A perfume-free or fragrance-neutral body lotion helps to fix the perfume for longer and ensures a more intense fragrance development.


Recommended products:

For example, the Body lotion from Ligne St Barth: This lotion is an ideal base for your perfume. It moisturizes your skin without overpowering the scent and helps keep the fragrance fresh all day long.


A moisturising shower gel from the same range as your perfume also ensures a harmonious fragrance experience. It gently cleanses, cares for your skin and prepares it perfectly for the perfume so that the fragrance adheres optimally. Many perfumes offer matching shower gels that not only prepare the skin for the application of the perfume, but also intensify the fragrance experience. One example of this is the Blanche shower gel by Byredo, which perfectly matches the Blanche Eau de Parfum This shower gel provides a particularly long-lasting and intense fragrance experience and leaves your skin velvety soft.

The best skin spots for the perfect scent

Perfume develops most intensely on warm areas of the skin. The warmth of the body ensures that the fragrance molecules evaporate optimally and spread evenly throughout the day. The wrists, the crook of the arm, the neck, behind the ears and the collarbone are therefore particularly suitable for application. These areas are often particularly warm and ensure that the fragrance develops for a long time. Avoid spraying the perfume directly onto your clothes, as the scent does not work as well on textiles and often only develops weakly. Another clever method: spray the perfume lightly into the air and then walk through the cloud of fragrance. This way you gently envelop yourself in the perfume and avoid overdosing.


perfume for women

Our carefully selected women's perfumes offer a variety of aromas, from floral to oriental scents. Find the fragrance that perfectly reflects your personality and seduces your senses.


perfume for men

For the modern man, we offer a range of refreshing and masculine fragrances that exude both power and elegance. Perfectly tailored to your daily needs, from the office to the evening.

The right application: less is more

A common mistake that many people make when applying perfume is rubbing the perfume after spraying it. Destroying the fragrance molecules through friction causes the fragrance to evaporate more quickly. Less is definitely more here: two to three sprays on the skin areas mentioned are enough to create a pleasant but not intrusive cloud of fragrance. If you want to freshen up your fragrance during the day, apply the perfume to the skin areas again - but without using too much product. A practical solution: small, travel-friendly perfume bottles.


Recommended products: Travel sizes for perfume

If you travel a lot or are simply looking for a practical way to take your favorite perfume with you when you travel, small perfume travel sizes are an ideal solution. These fit easily in any bag and give you the opportunity to take your fragrance with you everywhere without having to carry a large bottle. In addition, these travel sizes allow you to refresh your fragrance whenever you need it.

Examples of practical travel sizes:

Many perfume brands offer practical travel sizes that are ideal for use when travelling. For example Essential Parfums, which offers a handy 10 ml travel size for each of its conventional 100 ml bottles. These offer the same exquisite quality as the large bottles and are perfect for perfume lovers who don't want to go without their favorite fragrance when traveling.

BYREDO La Selection Nomade (Travel Set)

An exclusive set of 3 fragrances in 12 ml that will accompany you with the different facets of the Nomade fragrance world.

BDK La Découverte Parisienne Discovery Set

An elegant set from BDK with 5 different fragrances.

LA DÉCOUVERTE PARISIENNE – DISCOVERY SET
BDKLA DÉCOUVERTE PARISIENNE – DISCOVERY SET75,63 €
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LA DÉCOUVERTE PARISIENNE – DISCOVERY SET
BDKLA DÉCOUVERTE PARISIENNE – DISCOVERY SET75,63 €
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Kilian Black Phantom Memento Mori Travel Set

A travel set from Kilian Paris, which comes with a practical travel case.

Black Phantom "Memento Mori" Travel Set
Kilian ParisBlack Phantom "Memento Mori" Travel Set172,27 €
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Black Phantom "Memento Mori" Travel Set
Kilian ParisBlack Phantom "Memento Mori" Travel Set172,27 €
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Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Travel Set

The sensual fragrance Good Girl Gone Bad in a practical travel size.

How to store perfume properly

Did you know that light, heat and air can affect the fragrances in your perfume? To maximize the shelf life of your perfume, store it in a cool, dark place - ideally in a locked cupboard or dresser. Direct sunlight or storage on a radiator or windowsill can significantly alter the scent and even cause it to evaporate.


Tip:

Stylish perfume storage not only offers practical protection for your bottles, but also ensures a neat and decorative arrangement. These boxes or drawers are perfect for protecting your valuable perfumes from harmful environmental influences.

Combine perfume with suitable care products

To intensify the scent of your perfume and extend its shelf life, we recommend using care products from the same fragrance line. A matching shower gel or body lotion from the same fragrance range can work wonders and ensure an even more intense and longer-lasting fragrance effect. A harmonious care ritual based around your fragrance enhances the experience and turns it into a real sensory experience.


The key to a perfect fragrance experience

The correct use of perfume is crucial to getting the most out of your scent. Pay attention to the right skin care, choose the perfect areas of skin and use wisely. If you follow these tips and choose the right products from our perfume and beauty line, you can look forward to a long-lasting, intense fragrance.

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