How to Make Your Fragrance Last All Day

The Shay & Blue Guide to Scent That Sticks

You’ve spritzed. You smell incredible. But two hours later? It’s like your fragrance ghosted you.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your scent around from morning coffee to late-night plans, this one’s for you. Here’s how to make your perfume linger — in the best way possible.

1. Hydrate Your Skin First

Think of your skin like a canvas — fragrance lasts longer on moisturized skin. Dry skin tends to absorb and evaporate scent more quickly.

Pro tip: Apply an unscented body lotion or oil before spritzing to give your perfume something to cling to.

2. Target Your Pulse Points

Your pulse points naturally give off warmth, which helps diffuse and amplify scent.

• Wrists
• Neck
• Collarbone
• Inner elbows
• Behind the knees

The goal? Anywhere blood vessels are closer to the skin. Warmth = scent magnet.

3. Don’t Rub It In

The wrist-to-wrist rub? Tempting. But it actually breaks down the top notes of your fragrance.

Instead: Spritz once. Let it settle. Let it bloom naturally.

4. Store It Smart

Light, heat, and humidity are enemies of longevity — not just on your skin, but in the bottle.

Keep your fragrance away from windows, heaters, or your bathroom shelf. Store it in a cool, dark place to keep it potent.

5. Choose a Fragrance That’s Built to Last

At Shay & Blue, we formulate fragrances with long-wear performance and clean ingredients, so your scent feels bold, natural, and truly you — from first spritz to final note.

Looking for staying power? Try Black Tulip for smoky seduction, or Blood Oranges for juicy energy that sticks.

Why Topping Up Can Be Totally Normal

At Shay & Blue, we formulate with real botanicals and clean ingredients — never synthetic fixatives or harsh additives that force longevity at the expense of your skin.

That means our fragrances may evolve differently depending on your unique skin chemistry. On some skin types, the scent might not linger as long — and that’s okay.

Top-up spritzing isn’t failure — it’s freedom. You're free to refresh, re-layer, or re-scent throughout the day without worrying about skin sensitivity or overload. Natural scent = natural evolution.

Think of it as a moment to pause, reset, and reconnect with the energy you want to feel.

Your Scent, Your Signature

Making your fragrance last isn’t about over-applying. It’s about intention. Treat your scent like part of your ritual — a moment of beauty, a layer of self-expression, and a way to leave a trail without saying a word.

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