So, why do some perfumes last longer than others? Claude Dir, a renowned perfumer and master nose at the international fragrance manufacturer Mane, has been creating perfumes for fashion designers, beauty brands, and celebrities for over 40 years.
Dir explains that the construction of a fragrance and the ingredients used both play a big part in the longevity of the scent.
InStyle – June 30, 2022
“A perfume is constructed as a poetic blend of natural ingredients and nature-identical raw materials,” he says. “The molecular system of ingredients creates a pyramid structure consisting of top, middle, and base notes.”
When shopping for your next fragrance, Dir suggests that there are a few ingredients you can look out for that often contribute to a long-lasting scent.
“From an olfactive point of view, longer-lasting fragrances typically present variations in wood, musk, and resin ingredients; this will establish the base foundation on the skin which will extend the wear for six hours and up,” he explains.
Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée Cologne Absolue Pure Perfume
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A unisex fragrance that plays well with the unexpected contrast between vanilla and woody moss. Its character is fresh and elegant without being heavy, so feel free to use liberally. Its exotic ingredients are 91% natural and include vanilla from Madagascar, lime from Mexico, and coriander from Russia.