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Long-lasting perfume
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Applied in the morning. Still there at night.
Nothing is more frustrating than a fragrance that has vanished by lunchtime. How long a perfume lasts is no coincidence – concentration, fragrance notes and skincare decide. Here you’ll find out what really helps.
12–18 hon the skin
30%fragrance oil
4factors that count
36 mo.shelf life after opening
What determines longevity
Longevity is concentration plus base.
Two things make the biggest difference: how much fragrance oil is in the bottle and how strong the base notes are. Citrus evaporates in minutes; vanilla, amber and woods stay for hours. That’s why an extrait with a deep base lasts far longer than a light eau de toilette.
The timeline of a fragrance
What remains after 15 minutes, 3 and 18 hours.
01
Top note0–15 min
Citrus · Spices · Fruits
The most volatile molecules – the first impression, quickly gone.
02
Heart note15 min–3 hrs
Flowers · Spices · Herbs
The character of the fragrance, more stable than the top note.
03
Base note3–18 h
Vanilla · Amber · Woods · Leather · Musk
The heaviest molecules – they decide how long a fragrance lasts. Up to 18 hours with our extraits.
The four factors
What makes a fragrance last.
Concentration
More fragrance oil, more substance – extrait is at the top.
Base notes
Vanilla, tonka bean, amber and woods are the longest-lasting ingredients.
Moisturised skin
Moisturised skin holds fragrance better than dry skin.
Temperature
Heat makes fragrance evaporate faster, cold slows it down.
Smell good for longer
Four tips for better longevity.
With just a few simple steps, you’ll get far more out of your fragrance.
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01
Moisturise
An unscented moisturiser before applying – fragrance clings better to well-cared-for skin.
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Pulse points
Neck, nape and chest: warm and well supplied with blood, so the fragrance unfolds evenly there.
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Don’t rub
Rubbing damages the top notes. Spray on, let it dry.
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Store it properly
Cool, dark, closed – then the bottle stays fresh for a long time, too.
Braise · Extrait de Parfum · 50 ml
A deep base
Braise – leather, vanilla, tobacco.
With a base of leather, vanilla, tonka bean, tobacco, sandalwood and amber, Braise is one of the fragrances that stay. 12–18 hours on the skin.
01
Top note
Grapefruit, cardamom, pink pepper, bergamot
02
Heart note
Cinnamon, saffron, iris, clary sage
03
Base note
Leather, vanilla, tonka bean, tobacco, sandalwood, amber
Ambra · Extrait de Parfum · 50 ml
For her
Ambra – Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood, musk.
Ambra settles on a creamy base of Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood, ambroxan and skin musk – soft, warm and long-lasting.
01
Top note
Pear, mandarin, raspberry
02
Heart note
Pistachio, praline, orange blossom
03
Base note
Bourbon vanilla, sandalwood, ambroxan, skin musk
Which perfume lasts the longest?
As a rule, fragrances with a high concentration and strong base notes such as vanilla, amber, woods or leather. More on Extrait de Parfum.
How long do Ombre & Feu fragrances last?
As Extraits de Parfum with 30% fragrance oil, all five fragrances last 12–18 hours on the skin – depending on skin, weather and dosage.
Why can’t I smell my perfume after a while?
Often it’s habituation: your nose tunes out familiar smells. Others can usually still smell the fragrance. More in Sillage, projection, longevity.
Does perfume last longer on clothing?
Often yes, because fragrance molecules evaporate more slowly on fabric than on warm skin. Test on an inconspicuous spot first.
Does perfume last longer in winter?
Cold slows evaporation, but dry winter skin holds fragrance less well. More on Winter fragrance for men.
How do I get better longevity?
Moisturise, spray on pulse points, don’t rub. Nine tips in How long does perfume last?
Can perfume expire?
Yes, but slowly. Our fragrances keep for 36 months after opening. More in Can perfume expire?
The collection
Five extraits, 12–18 hours.
Braise with leather and vanilla, Ambra with Bourbon vanilla and skin musk, GOAT with sandalwood, benzoin and ambroxan, Nuit Bédouine with cedar and oakmoss, Lune Dorée with sandalwood, musk and amber – five different bases, all as Extrait de Parfum with 30% fragrance oil.
For the whole day and the whole year: Combine three bottles – the third one is free.
Braise
Lasts until evening.
Extrait de Parfum, 50 ml, 12–18 hours. Delivery in 2–4 business days. 3 for 2 mix & match, free shipping in Germany.
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