Changes in fragrance longevity - due to summer heat or not?

Changes in fragrance longevity - due to summer heat or not? 0

Recently, I've noticed that fragrances are lasting a lot longer on me than they used to. With most fragrances, I used to be able to spray them on and apply something new the next day with at most a quick rinse to get rid of any residue of yesterday's scent. But now I'm having scents last quite strongly into the next day and I need to take a shower to rinse them off, sometimes even that isn't enough. 

It's the middle of summer here, and the weather has just got a lot warmer (I keep my house air conditioned, but the ambient air temperature is a few degrees warmer than it would be in spring). I thought that heat made fragrances evaporate faster, so they smell stronger, but don't last as long. Am I wrong about this? I'm trying to figure out if the improved longevity of my fragrances is due to something environmental, or if my skin chemistry has changed without me knowing! 

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@ScentNebula , is it possible your skin care routine changes in the summer? Like, do you moisturize more often in the warmer months?

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Heat and humidity always increase the longevity/projection of my perfumes in a positive way!

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KathrynA66

Heat and humidity always increase the longevity/projection of my perfumes in a positive way!

I agree. Have even had a perfume after many hours down to a skin scent be revitalized by going outside on a hot day and projecting again.

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Hello ScentNebula,

 I´ve also noticed the same effect lately. I assumed it was bc my skin was warmer (sweaty?) and more exposed to the warm weather with less layers of clothing. 

In addition, some notes seem to become more prominent, e.g. vanillas and anything powdery. At least on me that is the case. 

Regards,

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Hello,

Same here and I think that's why many people choose the lighter fragrances in summer.

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