What essential oil smell lasts the longest?

Oils such as Vetiver, Spikenard, Patchouli and Ylang Ylang tend to linger longer because they are what we call base notes.

Base notes help hold the fragrance of a blend together and give it depth.

How long the scent lasts also depends on what you’re using it in. An oil will stay on the skin longer, and a butter can hold the scent even longer.

I also find that a scent develops on the skin. It can become brighter and more vivid, and it won’t necessarily smell exactly the same on everybody. Every person’s skin is different, so the final scent can be different too.

Lena