Fragrances are one of the few items that are considered very personal to many. They are an extension of ones-self, an element that helps identify our unique nature, qualities or favorite smells. Searching for the perfect blend is half of the battle, while being able to preserve your current stock of perfumes and colognes for as long as possible, is something many wish they could do. I have explored the various methods of preserving your fragrance as well as how to save money when the time comes to replace them, by shopping through discount perfume sites such as 99Perfume.com, one of the world’s oldest and largest vendors of designer discounted fragrances.

Preserving Your Current Stock:
Everyone has their favorite bottle of fragrance regardless of whether it is men’s cologne or women’s perfume, that they wish it would last forever, but sadly it will eventually run out. Saving money on your favorite perfume is always a plus, but saving money while wearing your perfume is even better, so here are some tips to tell you how:

Storing Methods:
Always keep your fragrances in a dark, dry place and away from direct sunlight. “I recommend purchasing a small jewelry box or placing the fragrance in a sock drawer or other compartment” quoted by Mr. Kakar. This will help preserve the contents of the perfume, as well as keep them out of harms way from falling off of a shelf or being knocked over and damaged.

Application:
Before applying your perfume, it is always best to give the bottle a light shake as it will stir up any contents that have settled since last use and dilute any of the chemicals in the bottle, allowing for the fragrance to last longer on your skin. How little or how much you apply is up to you, but a little spray will go along way.

I've seen countless times while shopping in a mall or department store; someone will spray perfume or cologne on their wrists and then rub them together. This will only collapse the scent and actually cut down the time that you are able to wear it by half. When applying perfume, you want to place it in areas of pulse points on your body such as behind the years, on the neck, creases of your elbow and the backs of your knees because these are areas where the blood vessels are closest to the skin, giving off more heat, which will intensify the scent.

Fragrance Layers:
If you suffer from dryer skin you will want to partner your fragrance up with a lotion or cream of the same type. This will allow your skin to create a barrier against any oils or chemicals that will aggravate dry skin. When partnered up with a body lotion or cream of the same brand, the actual lifetime of the scent will almost double. Always start with the product that has the least amount of scent, whether this is a fragrance powder or body lotion and then finish off with the desired item.

Choosing a couple of your favorite body lotions, creams and fragrances and trying them out in different ways might even help you come up with a new smell that you really enjoy. Always remember when applying different products that a little will go along way, you can always add more to get your desired smell.