Spraying on too much fragrance is a major beauty sin. InStyle [1] shares the best tips to tone down your perfume when you've applied one squirt too many.

Sure, a spritz of perfume can be alluring, but one too many pumps can quickly turn from sensual to overbearing.

If you went a little trigger happy, try swabbing a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol to quickly dilute the scent. If you've overloaded on a heavy scent (like an oud or oriental fragrance), try layering a fresher scent (like citrus) over it. "Citrus can be mixed with almost any scent and it will redirect the scent so it's fresher and lighter," says Nomaterra [2] founder and perfumer Agnieszka Burnett.

As for next time, mist your signature scent into the air in front of you and walk through the cloud of droplets for a softer effect. Think of it this way — your perfume should be undetectable to anyone more than an arm's length away from you.

More from InStyle:
Master the Art of Fragrance Layering [3]
Why You Should Incorporate Perfume Oils Into Your Regimen [4]
Kick Off Fall With These Gorgeous Beauty Bargains [5]