How Fragrances Should be Applied

When using a spray fragrance, the quality does not need to be as high as an oil-based attar fragrance due to its application. The very best place to apply a spray fragrance is on the clothes because it can retain the scents for a longer period of time. It also serves well that fragrances are sprayed on clothing rather than directly on the skin for health reasons.

Fragrance manufacturers have to abide by special laws put in place that benefit them, more than the consumer. They are allowed to hide almost all ingredients in their fragrances and use the term "fragrance" on its ingredient list. Since ingredients used are closely guarded secrets, the only thing protecting you from the fragrance, is the fragrance developer. If it was manufactured using safe ingredients and methods it workd to your benefit. Problem is we can't always be sure.

In addition we virtually have no information as to which fragrances are potentially harmful so applying the fragrance to your clothes rather than your skin can help prevent bodily absorption of the fragrances and give you a higher degree of protection.

Spraying on the inside of a leather jacket is also a good place to apply your spray fragrance because it helps shield it from any winds that may increase its evaporation rate (evaporation is part of what allows you to smell the notes of your fragrance).

Attars are usually completely natural, oil-based fragrances that are generally safe for direct bodily applications. Attars usually come in a bottle with a dipping stick to help apply the attar. Dabbing the entire stick on the hands, wiping them together and then rubbing on the clothes from the top of the chest down to the waste are good areas to apply the attar. It'll help hold the fragrance and give you a higher degree of protection from any potentially harmful ingredients, as mentioned above.

Applying attars directly on the body may als be practiced. Good areas to apply them directly on the body are :

• Between your ear and jaw on the neck


• On the collar bones


• Underneath your clothes (great for hot and humid climates)

Always wash your hands with some (organic) soap and cold water to neutralize any smells and be sure never to get attar oils into contact on your eyes or in your food (if left on hands).