Ever spritzed on your favourite fragrance in the morning feeling like the main character only to sniff your wrist by lunchtime and wonder where it all went? One minute you’re a fresh floral goddess, the next you smell like... laundry detergent. We've all been there.

But here’s the good news: making your perfume spray last all day isn’t some magical art it’s just about knowing what works, when to spray, and where. Whether you're obsessed with a fruity fragrance, go weak in the knees for a warm fragrance, or live for the drama of a smoke perfume, these tips will help you make the most of every spritz.

1. Spray It Right After Showering (Not Randomly Before You Head Out)

Timing is everything even for perfume. The best moment to apply your fragrance? Right after you step out of a steamy shower, when your skin is still slightly damp. Why? Because hydrated skin holds on to scent longer, like that one friend who won’t stop texting their ex.

For everyday glam, something like Rivona’s Timeless Eau De Parfum works beautifully post-shower. The raspberry and rose notes settle into your skin like a soft glow, while the cedar gives it a low-key confidence boost that doesn’t scream for attention it just owns the room.

2. Hit the Right Hotspots (You’re Missing a Few)

Sure, we all know about wrists and necks, but don’t sleep on the unexpected pulse points. Behind your knees, inside your elbows, and even your belly button are actually excellent spots. These areas are warmer, which helps diffuse your fragrance naturally and evenly throughout the day.

If you’re going for a bolder scent say, something with a little more personality like Rivona’s Single Malt Whiskey perfume these hidden zones really let that smoky cinnamon-tobacco vibe unfold slowly. Think of it like slow-burn storytelling… but with your aura.

Pro tip? Don’t rub your wrists together post-spray. That friction kills your top notes faster than your favorite lipstick during biryani night. Just spray and let it be.

3. Layer Like You’re Building a Sandwich

No, not literally. But if you want your perfume to last from AM hustle to PM chill, try scent layering. Start with a lightly scented or unscented body lotion (post-shower, of course), then spritz your perfume over it. The lotion acts like a primer, helping your fragrance cling on for dear life.

Trying to leave a stronger trail? Go for something deeper, maybe a warm fragrance like Rivona’s Scotch perfume, which mixes woody and spicy notes with just a hint of vanilla. It lingers just enough to make people lean in closer. Mission accomplished.

This tip especially helps lighter perfumes like the floral and aquatic kinds that smell like you just emerged from a skincare commercial. Rivona’s Refreshing Eau De Parfum has those sporty sea notes and jasmine hints that benefit so much from a good base layer. It’ll go from “fresh for a bit” to “fresh all day.”

4. Spray Your Hair… But Like, The Smart Way

Your hair is actually really good at holding onto scent but spraying perfume directly on it is a no-no (alcohol = dryness = frizz central). Instead, lightly mist your brush with perfume and run it through your strands. The scent will cling without drying your hair out, and you’ll be leaving a subtle trail of “mmm what is that?” wherever you go.

This tip especially helps lighter perfumes like the floral and aquatic kinds that smell like you just emerged from a skincare commercial. Rivona’s Refreshing Eau De Parfum has those sporty sea notes and jasmine hints that benefit so much from a good base layer. It’ll go from “fresh for a bit” to “fresh all day.”

5. Reapply, But Don’t Overdo It

Newsflash: most perfumes aren’t built to survive a full day of meetings, errands, and existential dread. That’s why it’s totally fine encouraged, even! to top up once or twice. But instead of lugging around a full-size bottle (awkward), get yourself a cute travel-size atomizer or rollerball.

If you’re using something playful and vibrant like a fruity fragrance with bursts of berries and floral notes, such as Rivona’s Unique Eau De Parfum it’s worth re-spritzing mid-afternoon to keep that mood going. One little touch-up and you’re back to being the best-smelling person in the elevator.

So next time you spritz, do it with intention. Let your fragrance tell your story. And maybe just maybe, leave behind a little scent trail so good, someone follows it just to ask, “What is that perfume?”

(Spoiler- it’s Rivona. But you can keep that secret if you want.)