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Why Your Perfume Never Lasts on Your Skin (And What to Do About It)

Have you ever fallen in love with a fragrance in-store... only to find it completely vanished an hour later on your skin?

You’re not alone — and no, it's not because you bought the wrong perfume.

It's because most people don't know this one essential truth:

Perfume isn't universal. It's personal.

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Believing That All Perfumes Last the Same

Some fragrances are naturally fleeting — like citrus or aquatic scents.

Others, like woody or oriental notes, have stronger staying power.

But here’s the twist:

Your skin type, pH, hydration, and even diet affect how a perfume behaves.

If your skin is dry, for example, it may absorb the fragrance faster, making it evaporate more quickly.

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Spraying on the Wrong Spots

Most people apply perfume on their wrists and neck — which is fine.

But did you know that…

  • Spraying on clothes helps the scent linger longer?
  • Applying on moisturized skin boosts intensity?
  • Avoiding rubbing your wrists keeps the fragrance intact?

Tiny changes, big difference.

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Choosing Without Testing

The same perfume can smell divine on your friend… and barely exist on you.

Why? Because fragrance evolves on skin.

Top notes fade in minutes, but the base note can linger for hours — if it works with your skin chemistry.

So how do you know which one works for you?

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The Smart Way: Test Before You Commit

At Morreale Paris, we believe fragrance is a personal journey.

That’s why we created the Discovery Set — a luxurious selection of 5 or 10 fragrances to try at home, on your skin, at your rhythm.

No pressure. No surprises. Just the chance to discover the scent that truly lasts — and makes you unforgettable.

Ready to discover the fragrance that truly suits you?

In just a few questions, our quiz helps you uncover yourideal olfactory signature— based on yourpersonality,sensory preferences, and what you want to express to the world.