Contrary to popular belief, perfumes also have a limited shelf life. Discover the tips to know if it is still good and to keep it longer.
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You have finally found the perfect one that looks like you and sublimates you… But how do you keep its fragrance? And how do you know if it’s still good? An expert answers us!
Here are the best tips to know if your perfume has turned.
Does my perfume have an expiration date?
In fact, from the moment you use the perfume for the first time, it continues to evolve over time. This is why it is therefore advisable to use it quickly to avoid its oxidation.
“Some brands indicate the expiry date on their packaging, which is around 30 months,” explains Patricia de Nicolaï, perfumer and creator of the Nicolaï brand.
Moreover, despite this deadline and in order to avoid any risk of oxidation… The specialist recommends using it within 18 to 24 months after opening. “Nevertheless, an unopened perfume can be kept for at least 5 years or even more”.
How to recognize an oxidized perfume? It is now simple, you must first pay attention to its color. “If it is oxidized, the perfume may have a darker color”, specifies the expert. “In addition, its smell has changed: we will then smell abnormally sweet notes. »
Poorly preserved, your favorite perfume can therefore deteriorate in a few months. This is why Patricia de Nicolaï advises storing it away from light and the sun. “This is the most important rule.”
Then, know that once started, it must be used quickly because “oxygen is one of its main enemies”.
One last tip!
Likewise, to keep its fragrance as long as possible… It must be stored at room temperature.
Exit the received idea according to which it has its place in the refrigerator! The specialist thus recalls: “You must avoid placing it in places that are too cold, such as the fridge, or too hot (above 25°C)”. You know everything now!
