How to Make Your Perfume Last Longer (Oil vs. Spray)

If you’ve ever spritzed on your favourite perfume in the morning only to find it gone by lunchtime you’re not alone. Whether you're wearing Bleu de Chanel, Baccarat Rouge 540, or even a classic Ariana Grande perfume, longevity can be a struggle.

So how do you make your scent last longer? The secret might be switching from spray to oil perfume.

Oil vs. Spray: What’s the Real Difference?

Most spray perfumes and colognes are alcohol-based. That means they evaporate quickly giving you a strong burst of fragrance at first, but fading fast. In contrast, oil perfumes are alcohol-free and made with natural oils that absorb into your skin, making the scent last much longer.

1. Choose Oil Perfumes for Lasting Impact

Oil perfume stays close to the skin and slowly releases its aroma over time. Whether you're going for Black Opium, YSL perfume, or even a dupe fragrance of your favourite Victoria Secret perfume, choosing it in oil form means more hours of that dreamy fragrance.

2. Apply to Pulse Points Only

Your pulse points are naturally warmer areas of the body like your wrists, neck, inner elbows, and behind your ears. Heat activates the scent, helping it to project better. Whether you're using inspired fragrance Ariana Grande perfume or Bleu de Chanel, applying to pulse points boosts longevity.

3. Moisturize Before Applying

Fragrance sticks better to well-moisturized skin. Before applying your perfume, use an unscented lotion or a dab of petroleum jelly to create a base that holds the scent in place.

4. Don’t Rub—Dab!

If you spray your cologne or perfume and then rub your wrists together, stop! Rubbing breaks down the top notes and causes the fragrance to fade faster. Instead, gently dab your oil perfume and let it absorb naturally.

5. Reapply Smartly (But Less Often with Oil)

Sprays may need reapplication throughout the day. But with oil-based perfume, a little goes a long way. Carry a 10ml roller of your favorite scent maybe a Baccarat Rouge 540 inspired oil or a YSL perfume dupe for quick touch-ups that actually last.

Choose Oil Perfumes

At perfumeoil.co.nz, we offer high-quality, long-lasting oil perfumes inspired by the best: from Bleu de Chanel and Black Opium to Victoria Secret perfume and more. For just $10, you can smell like luxury without reapplying every hour.