Wearing perfume

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What is in this section

How you test, apply, and store a perfume changes how it smells and how long it lasts. These guides cover the practical side.

Paper strips, skin tests, and sampling before you buy.

How long a scent lasts and how far it travels.

Where, how much, and what to avoid.

Combining scents without a muddle.

Keep perfume fresh, and spot when it has turned.

A good test saves you from a bottle you will not wear.