How to Make Your Perfume Last All Day in the Summer Heat

Summer: a time for beach days, rooftop drinks, regrettable sunburns, and… your perfume ghosting you by noon. Rude. But don’t worry—we’re here with the scent-saving hacks that’ll help your fragrance stick around way longer.

1. Moisture Is Your Secret Weapon

Dry skin? More like Bye skin. Fragrance needs a base to cling to, and if your skin’s drier than a group chat after you texted “we need to talk,” it’s going to vanish.
The Fix: Apply an unscented body lotion (or matching body cream if you’re fancy) before spritzing. Your scent will grip on like a koala in a windstorm.

2. Layer Like a Pro (No, Not the Sweater Kind) 

Want to smell like a whole vibe and not a disappearing act? Layering is your new bestie.
The Fix: Start with a scented body wash or lotion that matches your perfume family. Then spray your fragrance on top for a longer-lasting effect. Bonus: you’ll smell like you’ve got your life together.

3. Target the Pulse Points (AKA the VIP Zones) 

You’ve got heat, use it. Apply perfume where the blood flows—wrists, neck, inner elbows, behind the knees. Why? The warmth helps diffuse the scent over time. Science, baby. Sexy, scented science.

4. Hair’s Not Just for Looks 

Hair holds scent like your ex holds onto old grudges.
The Fix: Lightly spritz a fragrance mist or spray your brush before combing. Just don’t go overboard—alcohol-heavy sprays and dry hair don’t mix.

5. Avoid the Scent Assassin (a.k.a. The Sun) 

Heat is a drama queen. It can break down your fragrance molecules faster than you can say “Eau de Toilette.”
The Fix: Store your perfume in a cool, dark place. Not the car. Not the windowsill. Not next to your hair straightener.

6. Go Eau de Parfum or Go Home 

Eau de Toilette? Cute. Eau de Parfum? Commitment.
The Fix: In summer, choose longer-lasting concentrations like EDPs, extraits, or oils. You want staying power, not a one-hit wonder.

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Your scent deserves better than a midday disappearing act.