Perfume

[asterroc]

So, um, I got a bottle of perfume from a friend for my birthday. I've never used perfume before. It's a really nice apple-y one, but I have no clue how much to put on or where, or when, or if I'll be allergic to it. Any tips from the more girly on my friendslist?

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[framefolly.livejournal.com]

I use perfume differently, and maybe someone can tell me why I shouldn't do it this way...

First, it's like make up for me -- never a daily thing, just a special occasion thing.

Second, I spray it into the air in front of me, then walk through the mist, so that it's not concentrated, and mostly gets on my clothes, but in minute quantities.

Don't know how I developed these habits -- probably just cause I'm lazy.

[zandperl.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I wouldn't do it daily either. Make-up is also a special occasion thing for me, I wear it more frequently at the start of the semester, and not at all by the end, just like dress pants.

Spraying in the air and walking through is how I've been told body spray should be done. Maybe it gives a more diffuse scent? I expect it also wouldn't last as long as if it were put under clothing. Oh, and I think I've heard that body heat activates perfume or something like that, so maybe that's another reason? Just brainstorming here.