The origin of liquid perfumes can be traced back to these civilizations.

We spritz them on ourselves with the hope that we carry the scent with us all day long.

Perfume enthusiasts have come up with plenty oftips that will make your perfume last longer.

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The high concentration of ethyl found in the alcohol is what causes the irritation, perReader’s Digest.

Luckily, there’s no need to panic.

If the stinging persists, seek medical advice.

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Hair

The logic might seem tempting.

Actually, it may not be as simple as that.

Try spraying some of these on your hairbrush before combing out your hair.

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Armpits

You may have heard experts say thatshaving under your arms is a bad idea.

After all, if you’ve got the option to put deodorant under there, why not perfume?

The answer might surprise you.

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It’s best to stick to the pulse points instead when it comes to applying scent.

Go for the wrists, neck, and even behind your knees.

You won’t irritate the skin there and the fragrance will last a lot longer too.

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Lips

Leave your lips for lipgloss, lipstick, and exfoliating.

Don’t bother spraying perfume on there as it will be wasted and could cause more harm than good.

Your lips are in motion most of the time, and the skin is sensitive and absorbent.

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As long as you didn’t ingest much of the scent, it’s likely nothing to worry about.

You use your hands to do pretty much everything throughout your day.

When wrists are rubbed together, top notes will fade and evaporate."

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Rubbing your wrists together actually goes against the delicate nature of how scents should be applied to your body.

The vaginal perfumes can do you more harm than good."

The alcohol in the perfume can irritate the skin.

So is applying some to your clothing.

Just verify it’s not satin so you don’t get stains!