Beauty 10 ways to wear perfume

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Get testing Have you ever looked at ‘discovery sets’ of tiny perfume testers and wondered what’s the point? Well, you get a chance to wear several ultra-luxurious perfumes at a fraction of the usual cost and see how each one develops on your skin before committing (or not). Try Kierin NYC Eau de Parfum Discovery Set, £15, Asos, with four dinky sprays from this cult US brand. 9

Have a scented sleep There’s nothing quite as lovely as sleeping on fresh bed sheets, but a quick spritz between wash days comes a close second. Pick a relaxing blend like Bloom and Blossom Sleep Night Time Pillow Spray, £15, Boots, and take a few deep breaths for maximum snoozeinducing eff ect. 7

Get hands-on Acqua di Parma Colonia Powder Soap, £25.50, has serious bathroom shelf appeal in its classic yellow tin. Sprinkle a little in your palms, add a few drops of water and it creates the most gorgeous, scented lather that lingers on your hands until the next wash. 10

Roll with it If you want a fragrance that really lasts, try a rollerball. These tend to be made with highly concentrated perfume oil, which packs more of a punch than an EDP or EDT. Plus, the oil content hydrates skin, which helps it hang onto the scent for longer. Try woody and citrussy Rahua Palo Santo Oil Perfume, £33.32, cultbeauty.com, with 8

WORDS: FIONA MCKIM. PHOTOS: GETTY