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Wearingfragranceis easya little spritz, and youre done.
Photo: Condé Nast Archive,Vogue, April 1964
But putting fragrance onand doing itwellrequires a little more skill and finesse.
And that tendency you have toward dressing your wrists and then rubbing them together?
And, sure, while a bottle of Chanel No.
Fortunately, a few simple tweaks can set you back on the right olfactory course.
Avoid Spraying on Clothing
Be wary of spraying perfume on clothing.
Huclier says that doing so might discolor it, so stick to your skin.
Better to be careful and apply it directly on skin, he says.
Ultraviolet rays can also alter a perfumes colorturning amber tones into green, he warns.
Youd never leave a bottle of Champagne in the sun, he says.
And if youre faced with only one, rather generously sized bottle at the perfume counter?
Layer with Purpose
Got a new scent that you want to mix with your favorite fragrance?
Where you put perfume matters, too.
Because they move with the air, it helps with the diffusion of the scent.
Talk about leaving a lasting impression.
