The fragrance notes that last the longest

Bugbear alert!

Do you tend to find that your fragrance has faded just 10 minutes after applying it to your skin? It’s annoying isn’t it? Especially when you take the time to apply it so lovingly each morning.

What if there was a way you could determine which scents would be the longest lasting before you bought them? Well, you can! You just need to get clued up on what to look for in a scent…

Go for musk or woody scents

Scents with a musk or woody base will generally last longer than other fragrances as the oils tend to evaporate at a slower rate than those with a fruity or floral base, meaning they’re noticeable for longer.

Choose the right strength

How long your perfume sticks around has a lot to do with which kind of fragrance you buy. Generally, the less the concentration of essential oils in a scent, the faster it will fade away.

Parfums contain the largest volume of essential oils, which means they take the longest to evaporate and therefore hang around for the longer. Eau de parfums are next in line for lingering time, followed by eau de toilette. Eau de cologne contains the least amount of long-lasting essential oils and will therefore not last as long on the skin.

Check out 5 of the longest lasting fragrance notes; discover why they’re so beneficial and which juices contain them…

#1: patchouli

Patchouli essential oil is a calming scent that’s great for aiding tension and stress.

It can be found in:

Essenze by Ermenegildo Zenga Javanese Patchouli
Bottega Veneta
Halston Woman

#2: white musk

White musk oil is commonly used in meditation and helps to provide mental clarity to the wearer.

It can be found in:

The Body Shop White Musk Libertine Eau de Parfum
Jovan White Musk for Women
Yves Saint Laurent Cinema

#3: sandalwood

Sandalwood essential oil is known for its relaxing properties, as it helps to eliminate stress and promote restful sleep.

It can be found in:

Marc Jacobs Bang Bang
Chloé Eau de Parfum Intense
Revlon Charlie

#4: tuberose

Tuberose essential oil is a calming scent that’s known to assist with sleeplessness and anxiety.

It can be found in:

Calvin Klein Beauty
Estée Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia
Michael Kors

#5: freesia

Freesia essential oil has a fresh, heady scent that’s perfect for us in bath, body and perfume products.

It can be found in:

Lancome Miracle
Kylie Minogue Darling
Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia

Which fragrance notes do you look for in a scent? Which fragrance of yours do you think sticks around for the longest?

86 Member Comments

kamillyon 21 Jan 2014 4:52 AM

I love fruity and floral scents! I have a crazy passion for perfumes and my ever growing collection :) Often I visit www.feelingsexy.com.au to check out my favourite perfumes and read about them and what notes are within each of the pretty bottles... so obsessed!

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alycia_ana 21 Jan 2014 4:34 AM

I am not a fan of any of those! Definitely prefer the softer pretty smelling scents!

Rei_ 21 Jan 2014 1:06 AM

Wooo I love all those notes!

Jessica712 20 Jan 2014 11:24 PM

This was interesting, lots of tips I didnt know about. Thanks BH. I usually go for light fruity fragrances, but lately Ive been drawn to musk and vanilla ones.

apple8 20 Jan 2014 9:50 PM

I bought white musk from body shop as one of my 1st perfumes in my teenage years, I still love the scent now.

Flicky26 20 Jan 2014 3:57 PM

I am fond of sandalwood, patchouli & musk. In Summer I use lighter fruity or floral scents (Clinique Happy or Marc Jacobs Daisy) but in Winter I love Dior's Addict.

Linda_Vesinger 20 Jan 2014 7:47 AM

I've never found a musky scent I like, but do like the other fragrance notes & own a number of fragrances with them

ray_jay 20 Jan 2014 6:26 AM

I really really like musk and sandlawood- find these last forever- I also find that sometimes oils last longer on the skin- especially in the heat. Sometimes though you have to be careful- I feel as though my fragrance has gone and i CANT smell it but people comment through the day- so be careful with your amount- and dont overspray even if you think the fragrance has faded- it can be too much. Like today I smelt someone two seats away on the bus and it was a terrble perfume!

caramel.creme 20 Jan 2014 5:15 AM

very helpful and informing!

GoddessMagick 20 Jan 2014 5:11 AM

I love too many fragrances types to list, lol. Also a fan of creating my own oil blends which is great fun.

Chickybabe1 20 Jan 2014 4:58 AM

I like lots of different fragrance notes, sandalwood is a fave.

maydayismyday 20 Jan 2014 2:24 AM

Fruity/fresh scents are my favourite but I agree that they don't last as long as woody/spicy scents which is a shame

Evanescencessy 20 Jan 2014 1:49 AM

I'm not that familiar with perfume scents/notes etc. I do prefer fruity/sweet scents - not a fan of musk.

FindReason 19 Jan 2014 12:39 PM

I find fruity and aquatic scents tend to last the least longest on my skin, which is a shame because I love them. :(

Annyex. 19 Jan 2014 12:01 PM

I'm not good with notes but I know I'm not a big fan of fruity scents, I really don't want to smell like food lol

Chicklet 19 Jan 2014 11:36 AM

Great advice and suggestions. I find that perfume doesn't seem to last long on me, so I'll be following this advice.

talk-a-lot 19 Jan 2014 6:29 AM

I like them all, am fond of musk and patchouli.

Beeper Pad 19 Jan 2014 5:26 AM

perfumes are so fascinating. I usually go for light fragrances but i would love to learn more about all the different notes

Anne980 19 Jan 2014 2:24 AM

Great tips, thanks BH!

Platinum Ms 18 Jan 2014 11:01 PM

Its strange when I use a scent for a while I can't seem to smell it on me but other people can but I try and get the concentrated one cost a bit more but its worth it!

katshepsutt 18 Jan 2014 8:50 PM

Amber and sandalwood are two of my favourites, but I have a soft spot for patchouli & musk as well. In winter, Calvin Kleiin Obsession lasts the longest on me, and in summer, I'm a Eclat D'Arpege fan - both of these only require one spray in the morning to last all day :-)

Jasmen111 18 Jan 2014 12:29 PM

i love floral and fruity scents and i have noticed that it doesnt last as long

MissChriss 18 Jan 2014 10:30 AM

No wonder so always feel better when I use ck beauty :)

Pink Hornet 18 Jan 2014 9:39 AM

Lucky some of my favourite notes are on this list because I am too lazy to reapply and usually can't afford to layer the one perfume.

Narao10 18 Jan 2014 7:16 AM

I love tuberose and sandalwood.

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