Everybody's skin has a certain personal smell of its own, and the warmth of the skin will alter the character of the perfume. If you wait a while, you can experience the different phases of the fragrance's development and thus can be sure that you get your ideal perfume. The best time to test perfumes is in the morning, when the scent glands are rested and more sensitive. Consider that you can only distinguish five or six different fragrances from each other if they are from different scent groups. If you test perfumes from one single group, you can only perceive two or three impressions.
Intensive fragrances develop the best effect if they are only dabbed on, without rubbing.
Rubbing can destroy the molecules of the perfume, thereby allowing the scent to change or fade faster. Apply fragrances on places where your blood pulses - your temples, breast, neck, inside of the elbows, wrists, back of the knees, and ankles. You should never wear perfume behind the ears - the body fat could change the fragrance. Practical Storage Tips Fragrances are of limited durability. To get maximum enjoyment out of your fragrance, it should be stored in its package and in a dark and cool room.