Stay Fresh!
During the festive rush of visiting relatives, catching up with friends, and moving from one open house to another, smelling fresh throughout the day becomes part of the preparation for Hari Raya. With long hours spent socialising, eating, and travelling between homes, it’s not uncommon for a favourite fragrance to fade faster than expected.
African American woman spraying perfume on wrist
Want your perfume to last from morning to night? Discover practical ways to extend fragrance longevity, just in time for busy days of visiting during Hari Raya.
The good news is that a few small adjustments to how you apply perfume can significantly extend how long it lingers on your skin. From prepping the skin properly to trying a viral beauty trick, these tips will help your scent last from your first raya visit to the last.
Apply Perfume After Showering
One of the simplest ways to improve fragrance longevity is to apply it after showering. Clean skin provides the best base for perfume, allowing the scent to sit properly without competing with sweat or other lingering odours.
Prep Skin with Moisturiser
Perfume tends to fade more quickly on dry skin. Applying an unscented lotion beforehand helps create a lightly hydrated surface that holds fragrance better. Think of it as giving the perfume something to grip onto rather than allowing it to evaporate too quickly.
Fragrance-free formulas are usually the safest choice, as they won’t interfere with the character of your perfume. For those who enjoy scent layering, using a moisturiser with a similar fragrance profile can also subtly enhance the overall scent.
Avoid Rubbing the Fragrance Into the Skin
Many people instinctively rub their wrists together after spraying perfume, but this can actually cause the scent to fade more quickly. The friction created by rubbing disrupts the structure of the fragrance, particularly the delicate top notes that are meant to be experienced first.
Try the Viral Makeup Primer Hack
One beauty trick that has gained attention online involves using make-up primer underneath perfume. Since primers are designed to grip foundation and prolong wear, the same concept can apply to fragrance.
Applying a small amount of primer to pulse points before spritzing perfume may help anchor the scent to the skin. The key is to choose a primer that feels comfortable on the skin—preferably one that dries down smoothly rather than leaving a sticky residue.
