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?