Summer. Finally. Getting outside and strolling! In the convertible with the roof resting on the boot, fashionably dressed and with flip-flops to your favorite beach club. Paal 17 has the most exclusive cocktails and that is exactly what you are looking for.
You can finally make life a little more Miami . It's about time, too. The trendy outfit is obviously not complete without a sophisticated fragrance. For the necessary cachet. Joie de vivre! However, in the (hot) summer months there are a few things you have to take into account if you want to enjoy your carefully selected perfume for a long time. Because you should know: heat, sun rays and perfume (bottles) do not go well together.
That's why it's time to give you some tips that will help you enjoy your favorite perfumes in the hottest months of the year.
How to best protect your perfume in the sun and heat
Perfume thrives best in a cool environment. So preferably in a room where it does not exceed 15 degrees Celsius. This is because heat affects the behavior and structure of the fragrance. As with wine, for that matter. In fact, heat can cause a perfume to expire very quickly. Spoil even.
Heating and/or fluctuating temperatures also affect the quality of the fragrance. It can change substantially when a bottle is exposed to high temperatures. Window sills are NO GO AREAS. Because: abundant sun & heat.
By the way, the bathroom is also a forbidden zone. Far too hot & humid. A very bad combo. If you do want to enjoy your perfumes for a longer period of time, here are a few clear options.
A reasonably good place is a closed cabinet where the perfume is dark and does not absorb (in)direct sunlight. A first-class place to store your fragrances in the summer is the refrigerator. This way they will keep longer and it is nice to spray on a hot day a just cooling scent. Crisp!
The scent bottles fraternally in the fridge next to your cherished bottles of white beer, vanilla custard and semi-skimmed milk. Check.
That'll do the trick.
Spray perfume on immediately after showering.
After taking a hot/hot shower, pores are open and that's the right time to spray on perfume in strategic places (we'll come back to that). Of course, after you have just dried off. The fragrance molecules then penetrate the skin better so it simply doesn't dissipate as quickly and the intensity of the scent lasts longer.
Spray perfume in tactical places
Just now we described it, perfume and sun do not go best together. This can change its composition and cause the perfume to smell completely different. Also, the sun's influence can cause the fragrance to dissipate quickly.
Also, sun rays can have an even more persistent effect if you are sensitive or allergic to a combination of perfume, UV-A and sunlight. This can even cause you to develop rashes and/or pigmentation. Therefore, it is highly recommended to spray perfume in tactical areas. For example, behind the ears (if you have longer hair), behind the neck, behind the knees, the chest or on the ankles.
Rashes or spots on the skin
Unfortunately, it can happen that the application of perfume and the combination of sunlight can cause spots or discoloration. Substances that make your skin more sensitive to UV-A radiation are furocoumarins. This substance is usually found in (citrus) extracts used in shampoos, soap products, aftershave & perfumes.
Should you encounter this physical misery, you can also determine to spray the perfume on a garment. Or at least on areas of the skin that the sun does not have access to. What you can also do is smear a little Vaseline on the skin where you spray the perfume. A fragrance-free lotion can also be a safe choice and provide adequate protection.
One advantage in applying petroleum jelly before spraying on the perfume is that the scent stays on (much) longer. Mieters!
Last tip from The Alpha Boys: make sure not to spray on heavy "woody" scents during this summer time but opt for crispy fresh varieties. For convenience, you're here now anyway, let's introduce 2 to you. Want to discover more summer fragrances? Then check out our Summer Fragrances collection, or read this article for our Top 10 Summer Perfumes.
ABBATE Y LA MANTIA
Eau de Cologne - Don José
A striking cologne from Abbate Y La Mantia and is specially designed as a tribute to the grandfather of Italian Abbate Y La Mantia, Don José. 'Bon papa' owned a large banana and coconut plantation and as an homage to 'The Don', these fruity notes are reflected extremely stylishly in the fragrance palette of this carefully composed perfume.
SAPONIFICIO VARESINO
Eau de Parfum - Opuntia
Saponificio Varesino Eau de Parfum - Opuntia is a vibrant fragrance with fruity top notes of bergamot, pineapple and blackcurrant that take you back to sultry & warm beach nights. The heart contains a floral blend of birch bark, rose and jasmine, while warm woody notes of patchouli, vetiver, musk and oakmoss form the base of this fragrance.
You.Won't.Regret.
Enjoy The Summer!