How to Make Your Fragrance Last All Day

At STORIES Parfums, we believe that fragrance is much more than a finishing touch. It’s your presence, your emotion, your personal story, told in scent. But how do you ensure your fragrance stays with you all day, from your first coffee to your final quiet moment?

This is your guide to wearing your fragrance with intention and helping it linger, beautifully, softly, and meaningfully.

Hydration Is the Foundation

Fragrance adheres best to well-moisturised skin. Hydrated skin holds onto perfume oils longer, allowing your scent to develop and last. Start with an unscented lotion or better still, our STORIES Nº.01 or Nº.02 Hand & Body Lotion, designed to match your chosen Eau de Parfum and layer your ritual with softness.

Apply to Pulse Points — But Don’t Rub

Pulse points, like your wrists, neck, inner elbows, and behind the knees, are naturally warmer. They help activate and diffuse your fragrance gradually. Mist lightly and let it sit. Avoid rubbing your wrists together, as this can crush the top notes and disrupt your scent’s natural unfolding.

Layer for Longevity

Layering is one of the most effective ways to create a lasting impression. Begin with a matching body wash, follow with a lotion, and finish with your Eau de Parfum. Each element in the ritual enhances the next. Our Botanical Wash, Lotion, Eau de Parfums, and Perfumed Candle Trios are crafted to tell a complete scent story, chapter by chapter.

Mist Hair and Clothing with Care

Hair holds scent well. A light mist over your brush or into the air followed by a walk-through can leave a delicate trail. Clothing, especially natural fibres like cashmere or cotton, retains fragrance beautifully. Always test fabrics first to avoid staining.

Carry Your Story With You

A travel-size Eau de Parfum allows you to reapply as needed throughout the day. But reapplying is more than functional, it’s a sensory pause. A reconnection to how you want to feel, to who you are. We believe fragrance should be a companion, not just a product.

Store It With Intention

Direct sunlight, heat, and humidity can alter the quality of your scent. Keep your bottles in a cool, shaded area, away from windows or radiators. Storing perfume properly within its box protects its structure and ensures it remains as the perfumer intended.

Choose a Scent With a Story

At STORIES Parfums, our Eau de Parfum is designed to evolve gently and stay with you. Crafted in Grasse, France, with carefully sourced ingredients, each fragrance unfolds like a personal narrative. Choose a scent that resonates with your story, and you’ll wear it with confidence and care.

Let Your Scent Whisper

Fragrance should never overpower. It should linger quietly, reveal itself slowly, and evoke something deeper. We believe that perfume should whisper, remain present without shouting, and invite others into your story without ever trying too hard.

Fragrance should never shout. It should linger. Whisper. Stay with you long after you’ve left the room.

With the right ritual, you’ll not only wear your fragrance longer, you’ll connect with it more deeply. From moisturising to mindful reapplication, this is scent that stays. This is your STORIES Parfums ritual.

Discover Your Lasting Scent Ritual

Create your own fragrance journey with our Eau de Parfum, Hand & Body Collection and Perfumed Candles. Available in STORIES Nº.01 and STORIES Nº.02, each designed to last, layer and linger.