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Get the most out of your fragrances with these durable scents.
To whittle down the best long-lasting perfumes, we polled Byrdie editors and industry pros.
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Plus, get tips from perfume experts about how to select a scent that will last all day.
To us, that makes the exorbitant price tag well worth it.
The best way to describe the scent, in our humble opinion, is to describe a scene.
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What many people don’t know is thatit comes in a solid versionas well as a liquid.
One way to stretch out the wear of your favorite scents is to confirm your skin is hydrated.
“Fragrance is attracted to oils so having well moisturized skin is key,” Shapiro says.
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It can be described with one word: fresh.
I’m completely obsessed and plan to wear it all summer long.
Another way to maintain the integrity of a fragrance is to properly store it.
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I wear it almost every day throughout every season, but I especially wear it in summer.
I’m a sucker for the comforting tropical floral feel.
Notes of vanilla and iris team up to create a modern and complex warm floral.
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Patchouli layers in earthy notes while zesty orange blossom adds some unexpected brightness.
Its vanilla core aids the scent’s longevity.
In fact, reviewers rave that it only improves as the day progresses.
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However, we think this formula’s best feature is its longevity.
wears on, sweet smelling jasmine and tonka bean mingle in.
The light and fresh fragrance is like the white tee of your scent wardrobe.
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Don’t be thrown by the small rollerball.
Its black cherry base is accented with almond, tonka bean, jasmine, and Turkish rose.
The heady scent is potent but not overpowering.
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Kayali Vanilla 28
Kayali’s warming, unisex scent is perfect for layering.
It has delicious notes of vanilla orchid, tonka absolute, and amber woods.
The instant classic has a spicy, musky scent that lasts all day and night.
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