The best way to keep perfume fresh for as long as possible is to hide it away — seriously. Dark, dry places are the best go-to’s for fragrance storage. The catacombs of a closet or a dark box are ideal for storing a brand-new bottle of perfume.
But how long will the new fragrance last? Perfumes not only dilute and lose their flavorful allure over time but discoloration and degradation can lead to bad-smelling perfume. If stored incorrectly, perfume can start to go bad after a few months.
Some tips to help you store your perfume;
Keep the Bottle Closed Until the First Spritz
It’s important to note that perfume will stay pristine until it’s opened. Introducing a bottle of fragrance to oxygen causes the scent inside to dilute and become oxidized. With more oxygen and less scent in the bottle, it’s only natural the smell will diffuse. The clock starts ticking after the first use, so be mindful of when you debut the new fragrance.
Store Your Perfume in a Dark Place
Perfume bottles can be as extravagant as mini chandeliers — when the sun hits them, rainbows and crystalline visages spray across your bedroom. However, they shouldn’t be kept as a centerpiece on your dresser.
Unfortunately, the introduction of light breaks down a scented liquid’s makeup and can melt its bottle too if it’s plastic. To avoid altering the sensitive DNA of a fragrance, store your bottle in a place free of both natural and man-made light to make your perfume last longer.
Store Your Fragrance in a Dry Place
H2O is a force to reckon with. Similar to other substances, water damage will destroy a fragrance. Humidity affects a perfume’s makeup and can cause unwanted chemical reactions to occur.
This can be tough to avoid if you’re in a humid environment so if this is the case be extra cognizant. Have a room with a dehumidifier? This is the ideal place to store your fragrances to keep your perfume from evaporating.
