Perfume storage: how to store your fragrances

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Have you ever noticed that your perfume no longer looks or smells the same after a while as it did straight after you bought it? This may be due to the age of the perfume, of course, but it may also have something to do with how you store your fragrances. Proper storage is a must so that you can enjoy your fragrances for as long as possible. Here you can find out how to store your perfume correctly so that you can enjoy your favorite fragrance for even longer.

WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR WHEN STORING PERFUME

To make sure you keep your perfumes for longer, you should make sure you store them correctly. This is precisely where mistakes are often made. The storage location and environmental factors in particular can make a big difference. In this article, we explain what you should pay particular attention to so that you can enjoy your favorite fragrance for a long time to come.

THE RIGHT STORAGE LOCATION

You would probably like to show off a pretty perfume bottle. After all, the artistically designed bottles also look good. However, this is a common mistake that you should avoid at all costs. External influences, such as too much sunlight, can have a negative effect on the quality of your perfume. So if you want to ensure that the fragrance of your perfume is preserved for a long time, a place protected from light is a better choice.

Although the bathroom is often a room that receives less sunlight, it is also not the right place for your perfume bottles. The reason for this is the high humidity that often prevails in the bathroom. Using the shower and tiles in the bathroom can also cause the temperature to fluctuate more quickly, which can also damage your perfume.

The best conditions for storing perfume are usually in the bedroom. This is usually subject to much smaller temperature fluctuations than the bathroom, for example. In addition, it is often possible to store the bottles in a place protected from light. However, if this is not possible, you can also simply store your perfume in its original packaging. This way, your Niche Perfumes can be protected even better from external influences such as sunlight or moisture.

THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE

To ensure that the quality of your perfume does not suffer unnecessarily and that it does not lose its fragrance, one thing above all is crucial: the right temperature. As already mentioned, temperature fluctuations can quickly cause your perfume to lose its fragrance. In the worst case, the product can even develop a foul odor. In this case, there is no other option but to dispose of the perfume.

It is best to store your fragrances in a cool, dark place. Although warmth or even heat can quickly damage the perfume, this does not mean that you should store your perfumes in a place with very low temperatures, such as the refrigerator. This can also damage the perfume, and there is also too much moisture here, so you should also refrain from storing it in the refrigerator.

The best place to store perfume is in a room where the temperature is consistently cool, but not cold. Under these conditions, the fragrances can last particularly long, so you can use and enjoy your fragrances even longer.

HOW LONG DOES PERFUME LAST?

The shelf life of a perfume depends on various factors. As already mentioned, storage can play a major role, among other things. However, there are also other factors that play a role in the shelf life of a perfume. In some cases, these can be recognized at first glance, so you can make sure you get a perfume with a better shelf life before you buy it.

THE QUALITY AND CONCENTRATION OF THE PERFUME ARE DECISIVE

As with many other products, the quality of the perfume has a significant effect on its shelf life. With the right storage conditions, a particularly high-quality or even pure fragrance can be stored for several years without losing much of its fragrance or developing an unpleasant odor.

The biggest difference here lies in the fragrance concentration of the perfume. The higher the concentration, the longer the fragrance can be stored. You can tell how high the concentration of fragrances is from the packaging. For example, the designations Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum indicate the respective concentration. Eau de Parfum has a higher fragrance concentration than Eau de Toilette.

You can also tell by the fact that eau de parfum usually has a stronger scent and you often only need a few spritzes to achieve the desired fragrance. In this way, you usually have something from this perfume for longer than from the eau de toilette - even if the contents do not differ in terms of quantity.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE SHELF LIFE OF PERFUME IS EXCEEDED?

If you have had several bottles on your shelf for some time, you may be wondering how exactly you can tell whether your fragrance has exceeded its shelf life. In fact, in most cases this can be determined quite quickly. One of the first clues that the fragrance has "tipped" is the color. If it is a transparent glass bottle that is not colored, you should always pay attention to whether the liquid changes color over time. If this is the case, it usually does not bode well. In this case, it is often too late to save the perfume, so you should dispose of the item.

Of course, the most important clue is the smell of your perfume. A tipped fragrance usually loses its pleasant scent quite quickly and instead develops an unpleasant odor that can sometimes be described as rancid. If you notice this with your fragrance, any help will also come too late, so you can do nothing more than dispose of the product.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR STORAGE AND A LONGER SHELF LIFE

If you want to enjoy your favorite fragrance for a long time to come, we have some helpful tips and tricks for the right perfume storage that will significantly increase its shelf life. So let's summarize:

Store your perfume in a cool, but not cold place
Avoid excessively high temperatures and protect your bottles from the sun
Store your perfumes in the bedroom, rather than in the bathroom
Pay attention to quality and fragrance concentration when buying
If the color of your perfume changes or you notice an unpleasant smell, you should dispose of the bottle immediately.

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