Perfume, I hesitate the most to spray it 'here'... all the scent will just fade away.

Many people spray perfume before going out in the morning. Most often, they spray it on their wrists or behind their ears or rub it in. However, this habit can actually damage the true scent of the perfume.

Where is the best place to spray perfume?

Many people spray perfume on their wrists, but in fact, the wrist is not an ideal area for applying perfume. The hands are the parts of the body that come into contact with other people and objects most frequently in daily life. However, spraying perfume on the wrists can cause the perfume to come into contact with external substances and become contaminated naturally. During this process, the original scent may become faint or deteriorate, and the longevity of the fragrance may also decrease. Especially, people tend to spray perfume on the wrists because they believe that the higher body temperature and pulse rate in this area will help the scent to spread better and last longer. However, there has been no scientific evidence to support a significant correlation between wrist pulse, body temperature, and perfume scent. Additionally, some people rub their perfume-sprayed wrists together to generate heat, but since heat can cause the fragrance to evaporate and deteriorate, it is better to avoid doing so.

It is also not recommended to spray or apply perfume behind the ears. Behind the ears, there are many sebaceous glands. Waste products from these glands can cause odors and often produce a strong smell. When perfume is sprayed behind the ears, it does not eliminate the odor but instead mixes with it. Ultimately, this can damage and contaminate the original scent of the perfume.

When applying perfume, it is best to spray it on areas with minimal contact with external objects. Spraying perfume on less contact areas such as the inside of the arms or the hem of clothing is also an option. The scent of perfume generally rises from bottom to top. Using perfume on the ankles or lower body, such as on pants, allows you to enjoy a subtle fragrance for a long time. However, if you are not particularly sensitive, you can freely spray perfume on any area without much concern.

Meanwhile, if you have contact dermatitis, you should be cautious about using perfume. The compounds in perfume can cause allergies, leading to symptoms such as itching. People with conjunctivitis or rhinitis should also avoid using perfume, as it can worsen conjunctivitis and exacerbate symptoms of rhinitis such as sneezing, clear nasal discharge, and nasal itching.

<Source: Health Chosun>