Itrh vs perfume in summer: Which one survives heat and sweat better?

The moment temperatures start soaring, even the most luxurious fragrances begin to struggle. With humidity, pollution, and sweat on the rise, the sun exposure can make your favourite scent disappear within hours. So, a new debate has emerged online about itrh vs perfume and which is more relevant during the summer. Here’s a complete breakdown of which works better.

Itrh contains herbal and floral extracts, sandalwood, oud and other essences. Perfumes typically use alcohol as a base, while itrh oils use aromatic oils that are absorbed by the skin slower. This fragrance has a long-lasting, powerful perfume and is used in the Middle Eastern, Indian, and South Asian cultures.

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Most modern perfumes are made with alcohol, used as a base to suspend fragrance molecules. Alcohol has the unique quality to disperse fragrance rapidly in the air, which accounts for perfumes' strong opening notes. Additionally, there are multiple different types of perfume, ranging from the lightest, Eau de Cologne, to Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, and the heaviest and strongest, Pure Perfume. Because of the alcohol, lighter fragrances tend to evaporate more quickly and therefore are less ideal for hot weather.

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When it comes to sheer longevity in hot weather, itrh usually wins the race over traditional alcohol-based perfumes. It is because it's oil-based and evaporates much more slowly from the skin. The summer heat tends to intensify the oil fragrances and refrains from burning them off instantly. A good quality itrh usually lasts longer than 12 hours on skin and sometimes even on clothes after washing.

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Perfumes evaporate and react with the body faster in the summer months. Body chemistry also enhances in the summer, further breaking down fragrances. This is most noticeable in citrus, fruity, and aquatic scents. Often the fresh perfume used in the morning can be gone before lunch in the summer.

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Whether you choose perfume, the application technique matters the most. Always apply after showering on moisturised skin. Mainly focus on the pulse point and avoid rubbing the wrists together. Spray the perfume on your clothes carefully, and coat it with unscented lotion underneath for better longevity.