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The best perfume oils provide a singularly intimate fragrance experienceandsmellis, itself, a rather intimate sense.
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This line fromAngels in Americahas always stuck with me: Know what a smell is?
Its made of the molecules of what youre smelling.
Some part of you, where you meet the air, is airborne.
Little molecules of you…up my nose.
But of all the types of fragrance, the best perfume oils have the most contact with the skin.
Oils are best applied in a rather intimate setting, as well.
That is when the skin is moist for best absorption, allowing the skin to soak up the scent.
Ahead, find an edit of the perfume oils thatVogueeditors and industry insiders reach for time and again.
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This makes the scent richer and often longer-lasting.
Do perfume oils last longer than traditional perfumes?
Perfume oils should generally last longer because they dont evaporate as quickly as alcohol-based sprays, says Mohammed.
These spots naturally generate warmth, which helps the fragrance develop and diffuse over time, says Mohammed.
Use the roller to apply a small amount directly to the skin; a little goes a long way.
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