Do perfumes expire? Tips to keep them in perfect condition
Nothing lasts forever. And sadly, neither do perfumes. Because yes, even if you've never questioned it, perfumes have an expiration date . As we know that this is a fairly unknown issue, today we are going to delve a little deeper into the subject and give you a series of tips to extend its useful life .
WHY DO PERFUMES EXPIRE?
Although a quality perfume can last for years (normally it remains intact for one to three years) it is not a product that remains completely unaltered over time since its components are affected by the weather conditions to which it is exposed. So yes, perfumes do expire .
Thus, changes in temperature, light, humidity and excess oxygenation can cause it to oxidise and even evaporate , and its aroma can lose its initial intensity. Heat and light are the two factors that affect them the most.
HOW TO KNOW IF A PERFUME IS EXPIRED?
How to tell if a perfume has expired is quite simple to find out .
One of the easiest and most intuitive ways to find out is to look at its color . If it has become much darker and takes on a rum-like hue, it is likely to have oxidized and, therefore, expired.
If you can't see the colour properly because it was already dark or because the bottle is opaque, don't worry, your sense of smell is your best ally to find out. Perfumes that have expired are very easy to identify, since the fragrance loses its aroma , feels much less intense and can even smell like alcohol ; which means that a large part of its composition has evaporated.
TIPS TO MAKE PERFUMES LAST LONGER
If you are a perfume fanatic (like us) and you have a lot of them on your dressing table, don't worry, because here are a series of foolproof tips to make your favorite perfume last much longer .
Although perfumes expire , if you keep them in these conditions, they can last for years in perfect condition.
KEEP THEM AWAY FROM LIGHT
One of the factors that most spoil perfumes is direct sunlight , as this can break down some of the molecules of their components, thus accelerating their oxidation. Therefore, it is best to store them in their original packaging, in a drawer or a cupboard . And if you don't have room in any of them, make sure it is in a nook where the light does not shine.
COOL AND DRY PLACE
Temperature changes and humidity are not good for perfumes, so the bathroom is not a suitable place to store them.
Also avoid places that are too hot, as heat causes the formula to change and some essences to evaporate.
TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ITS COMPOSITION
If you are one of those who has a perfume for every occasion and you spend very little of each one, it is advisable that you choose perfumes whose components are more long-lasting .
Not all notes last the same way, for example, fragrances with citrus notes , those with a lot of patchouli or those from the Chypre olfactory family are louder and tend to oxidize more quickly . On the other hand, perfumes that contain notes of incense or resins last longer .
In addition, perfumes with a high concentration of alcohol last longer , while those with oily or natural bases expire more quickly.
AVOID MOVING THEM EXCESSIVELY
We know that, as a true perfume fanatic, you like to carry them everywhere so you can spray them whenever you want. Of course, choose a dispenser in which you can put a small amount of the fragrance and leave the original bottle intact and in the same place, since sudden or constant movements (such as those that can occur when they are in a bag or briefcase) cause the molecules to shake and the formulas to be damaged.
We hope that this series of tips will help you to ensure that your favourite DIVAINs last for years and years and accompany you in the best moments.
