Walking into a room and leaving behind a whiff of fragrance is possible without putting a hole in your wallet. Making a great impression with your scent doesn’t have to be expensive. You can smell wonderful on a budget with some good cheap cologne and these fragrance hacks.
Layer Your Scents for Longevity
One of the simplest ways to both improve and help make your fragrance last all day is to layer your scents. Use a body wash or soap with fragrance. Then, apply a lotion that either has the same scent or a complementary one and your cologne. Be sure to use it on your pressure points — your wrists, neck and behind your ears. Applying it to your skin will help it bond with your natural oils, thus making it last.
Proper Storage to Preserve Potency
Taking care of your cologne will help it last much longer. Store it in a place away from direct sunlight and any harsh temperatures that can cause the scent to expire. Choose a dark, somewhat cool place like on a shelf or drawer in a closet. Do not keep it in the bathroom, where change in temperatures and humidity can affect the scent over time.
Application Techniques for Maximum Impact
Putting on cologne correctly helps make the most of a little spritz. The fragrance is activated by body heat, so ideally, you should dab or spray it onto warm areas where blood is closest to the skin. You don’t need much: a spray or two is plenty for pulse points. To create an even lighter scent, you can give a quick spritz and then walk through the mist.
Affordable Alternatives to Cologne
You don’t have to wear perfume to always smell nice. Scented lotions, body sprays, and oils are great affordable alternatives. Body sprays provide a much lighter scent and can be reapplied multiple times throughout the day without the fragrance becoming overbearing. Essential oils like lavender or cedarwood also offer a natural alternative to perfume and provide an aroma that lasts longer.
Use Scented Products Strategically
Wearing scented products alongside your cologne will add to your overall smell. Use any pleasant-smelling shampoo and conditioner or a smell-good beard oil if you have a beard. These two items will pair with your cologne and mix to give off an even and balanced scent. Just make sure they’re light, and you don’t overkill the smell.
Refresh with Travel-Sized Sprays
Travel-sized bottles are a great way to carry your cologne with you and keep re-applying without buying the full-sized bottle. Keep small travel bottles in your drawer or in your purse to spray on anytime, anywhere. This way, you can maintain your scent without spending too much.
Scent Success on a Budget
You can smell good without breaking the bank. With these cost-effective fragrance tricks, smelling good and making your perfume last longer does not have to be a burden anymore.
