Take care of your perfumes.
How to care for your perfumes
To fully enjoy your perfumes and keep them for a long time, we have summarized the most important care tips here:
- Proper storage One of the most important rules is to store perfumes in suitable conditions. Perfumes do not like sunlight or high temperatures, as UV rays and heat accelerate chemical processes that can alter their scent. It is best to store them in a cool, dry place, away from windows, radiators or the bathroom, where humidity can affect the fragrance's durability. Cabinets or drawers that limit access to light are ideal.
- Avoid contact with air Any contact of perfumes with air accelerates the oxidation process, which can alter the fragrance composition. Try to keep the bottles tightly closed when you are not using them. Also avoid transferring the perfumes to other containers as you risk altering their chemical structure. If the bottle is equipped with an atomizer, do not pull it out unnecessarily.
- Pay attention to the composition of the perfumes Not all perfumes age the same way. Compositions with heavier notes like sandalwood, oud or patchouli often gain depth when stored properly. Lighter citrus and floral scents, on the other hand, can lose their freshness more quickly. If longer shelf life is important to you, consider choosing perfumes with more durable ingredients.
- Pay attention to color and scent changes Perfumes that start to change color, become cloudy, or whose scent changes may be a sign that they are losing their original qualities. Although some changes are natural and do not necessarily mean that the perfumes have gone bad, a noticeable sour or metallic scent indicates a loss of quality, in which case you should consider replacing them.
- Use it correctly Not only storage, but also the method of application affects the durability of the fragrance. Perfumes are best sprayed onto the skin, especially on areas with good blood circulation such as the wrists, neck or the inside of the elbows. However, avoid rubbing the skin after application - this common practice can destroy the fragrance structure and cause the perfumes to evaporate more quickly. Also be careful not to spray clothing, as some ingredients can leave permanent stains.
- shelf life of perfumes Although perfumes technically have no expiration date, their optimal usage time is usually between 3 and 5 years. After this time, many compositions can lose intensity. If you want to extend the life of your collection, consider purchasing smaller bottles that you can use up completely before the scent changes.
- Proper rotation of the collection If you have a large collection of perfumes, it is advisable to rotate them regularly so that each bottle has its "stage". Only open new perfumes once you have used up the previous ones, which will allow you to enjoy their freshness for longer.
If you take care of your perfumes according to these rules, you will not only ensure that you can enjoy using them for a long time, but also that you can enjoy their full, unchanged character. Well-cared-for perfumes are not only an expression of good taste, but also a way to preserve lasting, fragrant memories.