How to Apply Body Spray the Right Way

You may not have realized this, but there are correct ways to apply body spray, and some methods that don't work as well. There are even hacks for how to make body spray last longer, and knowing these secrets is the difference between all-day freshness or a scent that only lasts a few hours.

With that in mind, we’re serving up our ultimate guide on how to properly apply body spray to get the most out of it. We’re coming in hot with our seven best tips for applying men’s body spray to get you smelling great.

Preparing the Skin

If you want to know how to make body spray last longer and work even harder for you, a little preparation goes a long way to ensuring that scent sticks around all day long. Here's what you need to know.

Hydration is key

Hydrated skin is ready to properly absorb your chosen body spray, creating the perfect environment for a long-lasting scent. So, make sure your skin is well-hydrated before you apply that body spray. Moisturized skin helps with better absorption and can make the scent last even longer.

Timing is everything

For maximum impact, apply your body spray after a refreshing shower. Not only are you washing away any unwanted odor, but, after a shower, your skin is more receptive. Just make sure you’ve dried off first so that you’re not diluting the body spray’s fragrance.

How to Apply Body Spray the Right Way

Now that we've covered the basics of prepping your skin, it's time to look at how to apply body spray properly.

1. Choose your target zones

Knowing how to apply body spray the right way is about understanding the type of body spray you're working with. Using a deodorant body spray? Focus on those underarms where you are more susceptible to sweat. For an extra boost of fragrance, we also recommend making the number ‘7’ across your torso. That’s spraying from one shoulder to the other, and then diagonally down across your chest to your opposite hip.

2. And choose them wisely

If you’re using a fragrance-only body spray, avoid the underarms and instead focus on hitting the pulse points such as your neck or wrists. These are the areas where more heat is generated which can help project your scent further.

3. Keep it light

Less is more. You don't want to overpower the room with a mushroom cloud of fragrance. Instead, go for a light and even application. Hold the body spray about 6-8 inches away from your skin and spray lightly. This ensures a more balanced distribution, allowing the scent to develop naturally without overwhelming your surroundings.

4. Know your strengths

Get to grips with how mighty the concentration of your body spray is so you know how much to spray. If you’ve got a body spray that’s packing a high concentration of fragrance ingredients, less is more. If you’re working with something a little more subtle, then you can spray it more generously.

5. Take a minute

Give your body spray a few seconds to settle before you start moving around or getting dressed. This way, the scent has a chance to mingle with your natural body heat, creating a more harmonious blend and you’ll also avoid any of the body spray transferring onto your clothes. Body spray contains alcohol which helps the liquid dry quickly, leaving behind just the fine smelling fragrance. So, trust the process and take a minute before getting dressed.

6. Layer it up

Want to take your scent game to the next level? Try layering your body spray with other grooming products that share the same scent family. Use a body wash, deodorant or antiperspirant that complements your chosen body spray. This layering effect helps to enhance and prolong the overall fragrance experience, keeping you fresh from head to toe.

Our Fine Fragrance Collection brings forward five incredible scent combinations across deodorant body spray, deodorant stick and body wash form to make layering easy. Check out our Blue Lavender Premium Deodorant Body Spray.

7. Re-apply throughout the day

Getting the day started with a refreshing shower and your favorite body spray will leave you feeling fresh. But some days are longer than others and you might find you need a little extra push to get you to the end. If you’re working out, clocking a double-shift or pulling an all-nighter, reapplying your body spray can give you that extra boost you need to get it done.

8. Store it right

OK, not necessarily about how to apply body spray, but a good tip for how to get the best out of your fragrances. Storing your body spray properly can help preserve the quality of your fragrance which means, when you go to apply it, it’s going to be performing at its best.

Keep your body spray away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, as heat and light can degrade the fragrance over time. Choose a cool, dry place like a drawer or cabinet where they're protected from any potential damage. Also, make sure to tightly close the cap on your body spray after each use to prevent unnecessary evaporation and maintain the freshness of your spray.

Time to apply

Now that you know how to apply body spray the right way, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying your favorite fragrances knowing you’re going to get the most out of them.

All you need to do now is find the signature scent that everyone is going to recognize. Check out our guide to finding your new signature scent from Axe’s Fine Fragrance Collection to smell irresistible.