Beauty Elixir

Sillage & spray calculator

How many sprays is too many?

Tell us your perfume type, where you're going and the weather. You'll get the exact spray count, where to put each one, and how long it will last.

Perfume type
What does it smell like?
Where are you going?
Weather / setting

Spray guide by perfume

Ready-made spray charts for popular fragrances, for every occasion and season:

Frequently asked questions

How many sprays of perfume should I use?

For most Eau de Parfums, 2–4 sprays is right: fewer for the office and hot weather, more for evenings, outdoors and winter. EDTs need about one more spray than EDPs, and attars need just 1–2 dabs.

Where should I spray perfume?

On pulse points and warm areas: the sides of the neck, the chest and the back of the neck. Spraying on clothes and scarves makes it last longer. Avoid rubbing your wrists together.

Why can't I smell my own perfume?

Olfactory fatigue: your nose stops noticing a constant smell within minutes. Others can still smell it, so don't keep re-spraying.

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