Bernard O'Shea: I tried this hack to make scents last... and it worked

From "Eau de Parf...Thingy?" to wallet-bursting spritzes: unravelling the myths and layers of the fragrance world with a petroleum jelly test.

Irish Examiner columnist Bernard O'Shea: not pictured.

Ah, the power of scent! A whiff can bring back memories, emotions, and sometimes that nauseating feeling of regret after a particularly dubious meal choice. However, can a tub of Vaseline keep those memories lingering longer?

I've always been curious about those uber-fancy bottles with French names that, for the life of me, I can't pronounce correctly. "Eau de Parf... Parf... Parfa...Thingy?"