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Eau de Parfum (EDP): 5-8 hours. Eau de Toilette (EDT): 3-5 hours. Eau de Cologne: 2-3 hours. Pure parfum: 8-24 hours. Longevity depends on body chemistry, skin moisture (oily skin holds scent longer), and where you apply (warm areas like pulse points project longer). Layer with matching body lotion to extend wear.

Decant services: ScentSplit ($5-25/decant), Decant House, MicroPerfumes — try expensive perfumes in 3-10ml sizes before committing to $200+ bottles. Sephora and Ulta offer free samples. Many luxury brands send free samples through their websites with a purchase. Always test on skin for 6+ hours — top notes fade and reveal the actual scent profile.

Versatile crowd-pleasers: Maison Margiela Replica series (different scents per mood), Le Labo Santal 33, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Glossier You. Avoid overly powerful 'beast mode' fragrances for office wear — Creed Aventus, Dior Sauvage are loved at home but headache-inducing in close quarters.

Pulse points (warm areas where blood flows close to skin): wrists, neck, behind ears, inner elbows, behind knees. Never rub wrists together — it crushes top notes. Spray hair lightly (alcohol can dry it) for long-lasting projection. Apply to fully moisturized skin — perfume dissipates faster from dry skin.

Cool, dark, dry place — away from windows, bathrooms (humidity), and radiators. Original box adds extra UV protection. Refrigerator extends life dramatically for citrus-forward fragrances. Properly stored, a sealed bottle lasts 3-5 years. Once opened and exposed to oxygen, top notes fade in 1-2 years, base notes last longer.

Designer (Chanel, Dior, YSL, Tom Ford): wider distribution, more accessible scents, $80-200. Niche (Le Labo, Diptyque, Byredo, Frederic Malle, Creed): smaller production, more distinctive/artistic scents, $200-500. Niche isn't always better — many designer perfumes (Dior Sauvage, Chanel Bleu) are masterpieces. Try before judging by price tier.