So, This Is Where You're Actually Supposed To Spray Perfume!

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For those who don't make a habit of splashing out on expensive fragrances, one thing will be at the forefront of your mind when you do - how can I make it last all day?

It turns out that there are areas on the body that are best for spritzing - and they are not always the places we expect.

British perfume expert, Ruth Mastenbroek, reveals to FEMAIL the most optimum parts of the body to apply your scent of choice.

#2 On your WRISTS

Apply fragrance on the wrists, as they serve as a pulse point and area of enhanced heat to further amplify the scent.

For those who are expressive talkers, give the backs of hands a gentle dab with the fragrance, to get your perfume noticed in transit.

#3 Around Your Neck

Fragrance is a big no-no for those with sensitive skin. But you can wear fragrance without applying it directly to your body. Try wearing a necklace or bracelet infused with scent like Lisa Hoffman Tuscan Fig Necklace ($45) or By Kilian Lights & Reflections Ring ($250)

#4 IN YOUR CLEAVAGE

This one’s a bit cheeky, but it works, so it’s worth taking into consideration. Your cleavage is one of those areas that’s half hidden, half exposed. You want to add a little something-something there, but without being overwhelming. A spritz between your breasts will linger for a long time, because it will be amplified by the heat of your body, as well as staying hidden nestled under your shirt. And if a special someone ends up close to this area on your body…they’re in for a very nice surprise.

#5 Behind the Ears

Like your wrists, the areas behind your ears are considered "pulse points," where the veins are closest to the skin, thus generating more heat and amplifying your scent. Dabbing your fragrance on these points will give you more immediate results, as opposed to parts of the lower body, which will rise up through the day. Also, if you're wearing jewelry it's a great alternative to spraying your neck, as perfume can tarnish your necklaces. (Eek!)

#6 Hair

Believe it or not, some believe that your strands are an even better vessel for carrying fragrance than your skin—you've just got to be careful about application. Instead of misting it directly on your hair (Remember: alcohol dries it out), spritz it on your brush so that it will be dispersed more evenly and subtly.

#7 INSIDE YOUR ELBOWS

Why would you ever need your elbows to smell good? Well, why not? As I mentioned, when trying to determine where to spray perfume, think about the spots where you have a pulse; if you didn’t know, the inside of your elbows is one of them.

#8 COLLARBONE & DÉCOLLETAGE

Maximise the power of your perfume by giving your collar bone and décolletage (neck, shoulders and back) a sprtiz.

The dips in the bone structure will see perfume more likely to settle there, and the added bonus of wearing strappy tops and plunging necklines means there's extra surface area to exude fragrance from.

#9 DOWN YOUR BACK

This one is perfect if you don’t want your scent to be too overwhelming, especially during the day, or at work. Just pull your shirt back and spray your fragrance between your skin and your clothes. This will “trap” the scent and make it last a lot longer, while ensuring you maintain a light, faint-smelling perfumed halo throughout the entire day.

#10 On Your Ankles

Before you slip on your favorite pair of stiletto heels, give your feet a blast of perfume. “Your ankles are always in motion, so it helps project the fragrance wherever you go,” says Caisse. “It continues the scent from head to toe.”

#11 The belly button

Well, it turns out there is somewhere much better where we're actually supposed to spray perfume - the belly button. Weird, we know.

According to Huffington Post, the belly button is one of those pulse points we never knew to put perfume on.

A lot of celebrities have been harping on about this hack for ages, including Liv Tyler and Adriana Lima, and now it's been verified by the experts.

They say that the reason the belly button is so good is because of its shape, which acts as a natural repository for perfume.

#12 On your CLOTHING

For additional perfume power, summer wraps and pashminas will retain fragrances beautifully, as the scent particles clutch onto the fibres.

#13 There are a bunch of things you can do to make that gorgeous scent of yours last all day. Here’s how:

* Take a shower or bath.

Your skin absorbs perfume better after it is nice and warm. Make sure when you take your shower or bath that the water is hot, so that your pores can open.

Use a body wash or soap that is unscented, or has very little scent. You do not want your perfume to clash with the smell.

This is also a great time to moisturize your skin. Use a cream or oil so that your skin becomes more openly receptive to the perfume.

Washing your hair can also help out if you plan on using the perfume in your hair. Make sure to use conditioner so that your hair if soft, and receptive of the perfume.

*Dry your skin off.

After you take a warm shower or bath, make sure your skin is dry. If you do not, when you spray the perfume on it will not stick. Specifically, get the hard to reach places like the back of your knees, your neckline, and your hair. These are what are called "pulse points," or places where your perfume goes on, and acts at it's highest level.

* Moisturize that skin.

If you have naturally oily skin, you’re in luck — a scent will last much longer on you. For those of you with dry skin, find out if your scent comes in lotion form, and use that first for maximum scent capacity. If it doesn’t come in a lotion, first use an unscented moisturizer on damp skin wherever you plan to apply your scent.

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* Apply to pulse points.

Heat is what activates perfume. The pulse points on your body (where your heart rate can be felt) are the best spots to apply a scent, due to the warmth of your blood. Some such points are located behind your ear, at the bottom of your throat, on your wrist, inside your elbow, and behind your knee.

* Hold fragrance away from your body.

You will want to be at least 5-7 inches away from your chest/body. Point the nozzle in the direction of your body. If your skin gets to wet from the spray, you are holding it too closely

* Dab your perfume on.

If your perfume is not a spray type, you can always use your hands to add the perfume onto a "pulse point." Simply shake a bit of perfume out onto your hand. Rub it between your hands. Gently apply to the skin, and rub gently in a small circle.

* Do not rub.

After applying a fragrance, many people feel a need to rub it in in order to warm the skin or spread the scent. This is a big mistake! Rubbing a perfume breaks down its molecules, diminishing the scent into thin air.

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* Keep perfume out of sunlight, and cool.

This is because heat and light change the chemical make-up of the perfume. The perfume then changes smell, which does not bode well for your date night. The best place to store your perfume is in a refrigerator.

* Check the expiration date on your perfume.

Like other products, perfume goes out of date. If you notice that there is a sharp smell when you open the bottle, that is another sign that your perfume is way too old