Perfumes and scented products

How to Choose and Use Your Scented Products

Caring for your skin while enjoying a pleasing fragrance is truly an art. Scented products can hydrate, enhance, and extend the life of a perfume—but only if chosen and used correctly.

Scented Mist or Eau de Parfum: What’s the Difference?

The main difference lies in the concentration of fragrance oils, which affects intensity and longevity.

A scented mist is perfect for those who want a light, airy fragrance. Eau de parfum offers depth, sophistication, and a longer-lasting scent.

How to Use a Scented Body Lotion

A scented body lotion is a versatile 2-in-1 product that hydrates the skin while leaving a subtle, pleasant scent. It is often used to prolong a matching perfume or as a lighter alternative.

Tips for maximum benefit:

• Apply to clean, dry skin, ideally right after showering when the skin is most receptive to hydration.
• Cover the entire body, focusing on dry areas such as legs, elbows, and arms.
• Massage gently to help absorption.

How to Know if a Perfume Suits You

Choosing a perfume is choosing a part of yourself. Consider these essential criteria:

1. Your Skin Type
Dry skin retains fragrances less than well-hydrated skin.

2. Your Personality

• Florals: delicate, feminine, romantic
• Oriental/Amber: warm, intense, enveloping
• Fruity: soft, sweet, energizing
• Fresh/Citrus: bright, invigorating

3. Reaction After 30 Minutes
A perfume evolves over time:

• Top note: immediate impression (volatile)
• Heart note: the true character of the fragrance
• Base note: what remains on the skin

Try it, let it settle, and observe how the fragrance develops on your skin.

How Long Does a Perfume Last?

Fragrance longevity depends on:

• Concentration (mist < eau de toilette < eau de parfum)
• Skin type
• Hydration routine
• Quality of ingredients
• Application areas

Average duration:

Summum Beauté Tip: Apply a scented body lotion of the same scent to extend wear.

Which Scented Products to Choose Based on Your Needs

The Fragrance Layering Ritual: Harmony and Longevity

Combining different scented products creates a cohesive, long-lasting scent trail:

1. Clean skin with a scented soap
2. Hydrate with a scented body lotion
3. Apply a mist or eau de parfum according to desired intensity

This layering technique subtly amplifies perfume longevity.

Summum Beauté Expert Tips

• Apply perfume to warm points on the body to maximize diffusion.
• Always hydrate your skin before applying perfume to improve longevity.
• Avoid rubbing your wrists after application—it alters the fragrance composition.
• Store perfumes away from light and heat to preserve their notes.