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How to make your perfume last longer in the summer

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The first victim of a heatwave isn't always your linen shirt or perfectly blow-dried hair. Often, it's your perfume. A fragrance that lingers beautifully through the winter can seem to disappear within an hour on a sweltering August afternoon. The culprit isn't necessarily the perfume itself, but the way heat transforms scent. High temperatures accelerate the evaporation of fragrance molecules, meaning the sparkling citrus top notes you fell in love with burn brightly, then vanish almost as quickly. During the hot months , this chemical reaction means that instead of reaching for a beloved eau de parfum, instead look to the lighter formulations of eau de toilettes, eau de Colognes and body mists, which contain less oil and so can handle the heat better. The trick to making a fragrance last isn't about applying more; it's about applying better. Start with the skin Fragrance has always preferred hydrated skin. Dry skin absorbs perfume rapidly, allowing it to dissipate just as quickly, wh

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