- How long a fragrance will last on the skin depends on the wearer. Oily skin retains perfume longer than dry skin, so less can be used. LeRêve Parfum is highly concentrated and long-lasting, so no need to overdo it.
- More perfume can be worn in cold weather. Its staying power is lessened by cold and intensified by warmth. Spray more at night.
- Only test 3 or 4 different fragrances at one time. After smelling a number of different scents the nose will become fatigued and distort the scent. Take your time.
- Avoid smelling the fragrance immediately after applying it as the true scent of the top notes is interfered with by the sudden volatile rush of alcohol. It is best to wait for 60 seconds or so after the perfume has been sprayed and then experience it.
- Never smell directly from the bottle for the same reason. Spray it, wait, then sniff!
- Perfume is never exactly the same on any two people. Body chemistry alters the scent to make it unique to each individual. Hence only YOU smell like YOU - even if you wear the same perfume as all your friends!
- Apply to pulse points on your wrists, inner elbows and decolletage. The warmth of the body in these areas allows the fragrance to develop and lift off the skin into the air.
- If possible avoid applying with fingers directly from the bottle as this allows bacteria and skin oils to enter the bottle, causing the perfume to deteriorate from its original scent.
- Perfume should be kept away from heat, light, and air as they adversely affect the scent. Store in a cool, dark place - or in your fridge! Once the bottle is opened it should preferably be used up within one year but it can last much longer.
- Never wear perfume while sunbathing. Some perfume oils will react with ultra violet rays from the sun to cause skin discolouration, affecting your beautiful tan. You'll have to find a sunscreen with pleasant fragrance instead!
- Constantly wearing any one fragrance causes ‘nose fatigue’ to that fragrance, which can lead you to believe that nobody can smell your perfume, tempting you to spray too much on. So mix it up and keep it subtle!
