Proper storage of perfumes is a major concern for all lovers of natural fragrances. After all, it affects not only the longevity of the perfume but also the consistency of its scent over time.
Get ready, today we reveal all the secrets.
Check Your Perfumes
First, let's check the suitability of your current perfumes. Take a bottle and inspect its contents closely.
If you see sediment at the bottom, notice a change in color, or find that the perfume has thickened, it means your perfume has gone bad.
Now open the bottle and smell it. The scent is likely no longer as pleasant and rich as it once was. Your perfumes might have expired, but it's more likely that they were stored improperly.
With proper storage, perfumes can last over 5 years. Light citrus scents typically last about a year and a half to two years. They won't become toxic after this period, but they will lose some of their initial brightness and freshness.
Secrets to Storing Perfumes
Secret 1: Keep Perfumes Away from Light
Natural aromas, and perfumes in general, prefer darkness. Light rays can significantly alter the scent of your favorite perfumes. You don't want that, right?
Natural aromas, and perfumes in general, prefer darkness. Light rays can significantly alter the scent of your favorite perfumes. You don't want that, right?
Secret 2: Never Store Perfumes in the Bathroom
Humid air will spoil your perfumes faster than bright light, especially if you occasionally forget to close them.
Humid air will spoil your perfumes faster than bright light, especially if you occasionally forget to close them.
Secret 3: Always Close the Bottle Tightly
This simple act will prevent the aroma from evaporating and maintain its richness and longevity.
This simple act will prevent the aroma from evaporating and maintain its richness and longevity.
Secret 4: Avoid Excessive Heat
Heat can ruin perfumes within weeks if left in direct sunlight. Some people store their perfumes in the fridge during summer to prevent this. However, drastic temperature changes are just as harmful. The ideal storage temperature is 15-20°C. Perfumes don't like sudden temperature fluctuations.
Heat can ruin perfumes within weeks if left in direct sunlight. Some people store their perfumes in the fridge during summer to prevent this. However, drastic temperature changes are just as harmful. The ideal storage temperature is 15-20°C. Perfumes don't like sudden temperature fluctuations.
Secret 5: Enjoy Your Perfumes Daily
Take care of your perfumes, but don't save them for special occasions only. Let them bring you joy every day!
Take care of your perfumes, but don't save them for special occasions only. Let them bring you joy every day!
Follow these tips to ensure your natural perfumes remain as delightful and long-lasting as possible!
Should You Store Perfume in the Refrigerator?
Perfume enthusiasts have long debated the best way to store their fragrance collections. Some swear by refrigerating their perfumes, while others argue that this practice can ruin the scent faster. Both sides have compelling arguments, so who is right? Let's find out.
Why Some Store Perfume in the Refrigerator
In a previous article, we discussed that perfumes should be kept in a dry, dark, and cool place. Light, humidity, and high temperatures can spoil a perfume in just a few weeks. This is widely known among perfume lovers.
During hot Russian summers, indoor temperatures often reach 27°C, double the recommended storage temperature for perfumes. Hence, storing perfumes in the refrigerator seems ideal: it's dry, dark, and cool. But hold on, let’s consider the other side of the argument.
Why Storing Perfume in the Refrigerator Might Be a Bad Idea
Opponents of refrigerating perfumes argue that:
Temperature Fluctuations Are Harmful
While a refrigerator provides a cool environment, it doesn't maintain the optimal 15°C for perfume storage. Typical refrigerators have temperatures between 8-10°C, which is too cold. More importantly, taking the perfume in and out of the fridge causes drastic temperature changes, from 8°C to 27°C and back. These fluctuations can damage the perfume.
While a refrigerator provides a cool environment, it doesn't maintain the optimal 15°C for perfume storage. Typical refrigerators have temperatures between 8-10°C, which is too cold. More importantly, taking the perfume in and out of the fridge causes drastic temperature changes, from 8°C to 27°C and back. These fluctuations can damage the perfume.
Humidity Issues
Although the refrigerator is dry, it can have humidity levels up to 90%, far exceeding the maximum 70% recommended for perfumes.
Although the refrigerator is dry, it can have humidity levels up to 90%, far exceeding the maximum 70% recommended for perfumes.
Exposure to Light
Every time you open the fridge, your perfume is exposed to light from the refrigerator bulb, which can degrade the scent over time.
Every time you open the fridge, your perfume is exposed to light from the refrigerator bulb, which can degrade the scent over time.
Frequent Agitation
Opening and closing the fridge door shakes the bottles, which is not ideal for maintaining the integrity of the perfume.
Opening and closing the fridge door shakes the bottles, which is not ideal for maintaining the integrity of the perfume.
Unpleasant Odors
The proximity to food can lead to your perfume absorbing undesirable smells, like soup or meatloaf.
The proximity to food can lead to your perfume absorbing undesirable smells, like soup or meatloaf.
The Right Way to Store Perfume
For those with a large collection who wish to keep their fragrances for a long time, a regular refrigerator isn't the solution. Instead, consider:
Wine Coolers or Special Cosmetic Refrigerators
These appliances are designed to maintain a consistent, optimal temperature and humidity level for storing delicate items like perfumes. They prevent frequent temperature changes and provide a stable environment without the unpleasant proximity to food.
These appliances are designed to maintain a consistent, optimal temperature and humidity level for storing delicate items like perfumes. They prevent frequent temperature changes and provide a stable environment without the unpleasant proximity to food.
By using these specialized storage options, you can extend the life of your perfumes significantly. For those who are passionate about perfumes and collect them, we offer a Perfumer's Kit, allowing you to create your own fragrant masterpieces and expand your collection. We deliver worldwide.
Store your perfumes properly, and they will delight you with their scent for many years to come.
