How long does perfume last? What is the shelf lifespan for perfumes?
While perfume doesn’t spoil like perishable food, manufacturers still recommend a three-year limit to ensure optimal quality and fragrance.
Pay attention if its scent becomes more pungent or stronger, or if it develops a plastic-like odour. If so, it is likely that its quality has begun to deteriorate; then, trust your sense of smell.
Does the quality of perfume increase over time?
The bluntness of the spirit can intensify over time due to the evaporation of the alcohol, making its fragrance more pronounced, a potentially desirable effect.
Extending the Longevity of Fragrance: Tips to Prolong the Life of Perfume.
To enjoy your perfume for a longer period, consider the following suggestions:
**1. Store fragrance in a cool, dark place**
Store your perfume in a shaded area, avoiding direct sun exposure, to prevent degradation caused by warmth and ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Store the bottle in a shaded, dry, and cool location, avoiding proximity to windows, such as those in the bathroom. A drawer or cupboard will provide suitable storage.
Storage of perfume in the bathroom is inadvisable due to excessive humidity and heat. The optimal temperature for conserving a fragrance is between 15°C and 18°C, a level that is supplied by more specialized storage facilities, such as a refrigerator.
Choose an opaque bottle
Air and light can damage the scent-making properties in perfumes, making storage in an opaque and tightly sealed bottle the best way to preserve a fragrance for a longer period.
Order a single unit at a time and select a compact-sized container
It’s reasonable to enjoy the variety of fragrances and having a collection of perfumes is pleasant. Nevertheless, a fragrance’s scent can deteriorate faster once a bottle is partially consumed, particularly due to the air’s increased presence taking up more space.
Opting for compact packaging and using one bottle at a time appears to be the way to savour a pleasant perfume experience every day.
Maria Hinchliffe with Ed Mar with Skwadra DPK – Image Credit: Pixabay
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