Use Perfume Effectively

Apply perfume to your body's pulse points (where the heartbeat is apparent): inside your ankles, on your wrists, behind your knees, at the nape of your neck and between your breasts. Contrary to popular belief, "there is no pulse point behind the ears," says Brosius. "And don't douse yourself," he adds.

"Never apply fragrance before going in the sun," Brosius cautions, because the photosensitivity of the oils can cause sunburn and leave permanent marks on your skin. Avoid spraying fragrance directly on clothes. It can damage certain fabrics, especially silks or furs.

Finally, remember that your fragrance will be unique to you. Because we all have individual chemical make-ups, a scent smells differently on each person. Its aroma will change depending on your skin type (oily skin holds fragrance longer than dry skin), or if you change your diet, begin taking certain medications, or smoke. Your fragrance will smell differently when you travel to another environment, and it can change at home depending on the humidity in the air.

For more advice on how to make your world a little sweeter, check out Adding Aroma to Your Life. Then stop by our Virtual Vanity to get a custom look at which makeup shades of the season are perfect for you.