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Perfume explained

Short answers to the questions we hear most about perfume. Written by the Sentir Parfum team, who make Extrait de Parfum in their own perfumery in the Netherlands.

3 questions answered

  1. How long does perfume last on your skin?

    How long a perfume lasts depends mainly on its concentration and its notes. As a guideline, an eau de toilette lasts about three to five hours, an eau de parfum five to eight hours and an extrait de parfum most of the day. On clothes and hair a scent stays even longer.

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  2. What is perfume layering?

    Perfume layering is wearing two or more perfumes together, so that they blend into a scent that is yours alone. You spray them on top of each other or next to each other on your skin. A simple, warm scent with a brighter one on top is the easiest way to start.

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  3. Why can I no longer smell my own perfume?

    If you no longer smell your own perfume, it is usually not gone: your nose has simply got used to it. This is called nose blindness. Your brain filters out a scent that is always there, so it can stay alert to new smells. Others still smell your perfume just fine.

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