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Applying perfume, cologne etc.

elruth — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:53:50 GMT

I know Tova always says to spray the parfum in a circle around you and walk through it rather than applying it directly to the body. Do you do this with other company's colognes, parfums etc.? If I dab a fragrance behind my ears I end up with a breakout ..almost like a cyst behind my ears. I always like to use sprays and wondered how everyone uses them.Sometmes I spray my wrists.

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Peaches McPhee — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:11:50 GMT

I've heard of this method of applying perfume (any type) for years. I spray directly on my skin. But, I guess it depends on what type of coverage you are looking for.

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GCR18 — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:24:10 GMT

I always spray it on the skin too. I think I'll try tova's method.

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SurferWife — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:25:57 GMT

I start at my neck and spray all the way down to my feet.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:50:11 GMT

I can get contact dermatitis from some perfumes if I spray them on sensitive areas like the underpart of the arm. I have found that I don't have this problem if I spray on the top of my arms or legs.

I don't really like the walk-through method.

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candys mine — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:55:43 GMT

Depends on how much time I have before I go public. If I have an hour or more before I'm going out I will spray directly on my skin. I like to give it time to dry down before I go out. If it's a last minute thing I'll spray the perfume in the air and walk through it in my outfit. Perfume on clothes is nice but it dosn't develop the chemistry of perfume on one's skin. I just don't like the initial strength of pre-dry down perfume that heralds me into a room.

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JustJazzmom — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 03:09:10 GMT

I spray on my wrists and rub and also apply to my elbow joints (from the wrist spray); then I apply to both sides of neck below ears and above the bust line.

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ladyroxanne — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 03:37:43 GMT

fwiw, i read somewhere not to rub your wrists together, for example as it bruises the scent. you are supposed to spray on the inside of the wrist and behind the ear or apply with fingers if not a spray. not to rub!!!

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Reba055 — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 03:52:18 GMT

If it's a spray, I spray up around my neck area before I dress and then my wrists (don't rub).

If using an expensive perfume, I've always heard to apply to pressure points. I dab behind my ears, at my wrists, and behind my knees.

The spray and walk thru method always seems wasteful and just doesn't work well for me.

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bamasec — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:05:34 GMT

@Reba055 wrote:
If it's a spray, I spray up around my neck area before I dress and then my wrists (don't rub).

If using an expensive perfume, I've always heard to apply to pressure points. I dab behind my ears, at my wrists, and behind my knees.

The spray and walk thru method always seems wasteful and just doesn't work well for me.

I have never understood that ridiculous spray and walk thru method. I spray on me not the air. Great way to freshen the air if you have the money to just spray around!

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Desertdi — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:09:50 GMT

That's so you use more...............(!)

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:24:45 GMT

I started breaking out from many perfumes years ago. Now, I don't know what perfume will cause me a reaction and I don't want to be without fragrance, so I will spray over the top of my hair. Then, I will do a light spritz down my front of my blouse and do the same on the back. I wish I could srpray on my skin but I just can't risk getting a reaction.

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wilma — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:13:15 GMT

I spray on my wrists and then above my head so a bit falls on my hair. I apply a bit behind the ears too. Sometimes I spray in the crook of my elbows and on my upper torso. I didn't know about behind the knees - will have to try that sometime.

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tototwo — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:07:10 GMT

I read/heard somewhere years ago to always apply fragrance to the backs of your knees. That spot is a big pulse point. The fragrance lingers all day and 'goes up' into the air where it's less offensive to those who may be allergic.

When I do wear fragrance, I apply it on the backs of my knees rather than higher up. But I've kind of quit wearing colognes and perfumes these days. Instead, I slather on a scented body lotion every morning after my shower and my skin has a very light fragrance all day.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:13:33 GMT

I spray it around the back of my neck but not on sides or front, perfume is heavy on the alcohol content, if you spray it on the neck it may be very drying to the skin.

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:24:27 GMT

I like applying on my inner wrists or other pulse points. I'm always worried though about the chemicals seeping into my skin; can't be healthy.

I prefer spraying on my clothes, but I've ruined a few blouses as it sometimes stains.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:27:56 GMT

Marilyn Miglin says to spray into the air, then walk thru it.

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:31:45 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Marilyn Miglin says to spray into the air, then walk thru it.

I tried that and it got in my (closed) eyes. Don't know how I messed that one up.

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LoriLori — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:03:09 GMT

@tototwo wrote:
I read/heard somewhere years ago to always apply fragrance to the backs of your knees. That spot is a big pulse point. The fragrance lingers all day and 'goes up' into the air where it's less offensive to those who may be allergic.

When I do wear fragrance, I apply it on the backs of my knees rather than higher up. But I've kind of quit wearing colognes and perfumes these days. Instead, I slather on a scented body lotion every morning after my shower and my skin has a very light fragrance all day.

@tototwo, you're right, scent rises. I learned from a perfumer to apply to the inner part of my ankles and the backs of my knees. I dab a little on my wrists and behind my ears. I get compliments on my scent all the time, even after I think it has faded someone will say you smell so good.