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Longevity refers to how long a fragrance remains noticeable on your skin or fabric after application. It's essentially the perfume's "staying power" - how long it takes to move from its initial top notes to its deeper base notes. Importantly, longevity is about time , not strength or distance.

Fragrance profile

• It's essentially the perfume's "staying power"
• how long it takes to move from its initial top notes to its deeper base notes.

While projection measures how far a scent radiates, longevity focuses solely on how long the fragrance lingers. This distinction helps clarify how longevity differs from other fragrance traits. For instance, sillage describes the scent trail you leave as you move through a space.