Smell wonderful every day! Whether fresh, floral, animalic or tart: most people don't leave the house without a spray of their favorite fragrance. If you prefer different perfumes for different moods, occasions and seasons and own several varieties, storing your eau de parfum and eau de toilette correctly is essential. In this article, you will find out whether it makes sense to store your perfume in the fridge and which methods actually extend the shelf life of fragrances.
Perfume fridge: Does it keep longer this way?
Many people don't realize it when they buy a perfume bottle, but every fragrance composition only has a limited shelf life, which depends on various factors. If the perfume is not stored properly, it can change its scent or even evaporate. This is particularly annoying, as you lose a large part of your favorite fragrance and have also spent money unnecessarily. When looking for a safe storage place, many people think of the fridge, but the condensation, changing light and temperature fluctuations are unfavorable for the fragrance. Instead, we have some tips and tricks to help you store your perfume properly so that your fragrances last until the last spray.
Constant temperature and low humidity
When it comes to where perfume is stored, many people instinctively choose the bathroom. After all, this is the room where you get ready for the day. But to increase your perfume's longevity, fragrances should be exposed to a constant, cool temperature. In the bathroom, the humidity and temperature conditions change greatly due to water vapor and heating, which affects the sensitive perfume. A room with low humidity and a constant temperature, ideally around 18 degrees, is ideal for storing perfume.
Protection from light
Perfumes feel most at home in the dark, as both sunlight and artificial light sources have a negative effect on the ingredients of the compositions. A fragrance collection on the windowsill may look beautiful, but it is disastrous for the quality of the fragrance. Although many bottles are dark and offer some protection from light, they are best kept away from sunlight in a cupboard, drawer or in their original box.
Airtight storage of the perfume
Every perfume has a lid that is much more than just decoration. This is because oxygen is harmful to any fragrance and reduces the perfume's shelf life. If air enters the bottle through the spray head, not only are the fragrance components and fragrance concentration lost, but the fragrance molecules oxidize and the alcohol evaporates. This reduces the contents of the perfume bottles. Therefore, always store the bottles upright and closed so that you can enjoy your fragrances for a long time.
Avoiding movement
Moving perfumes around a lot, transporting them in your handbag or suitcase or even shaking them is disastrous for the fragrance composition. This can create air bubbles in the perfume, which accelerate oxidation and have a negative effect on the condition of the product. Ideally, let your perfume rest after use so that the fragrance can regenerate and retain its original quality.
How long your perfume lasts when stored optimally
If you follow our tips and store your perfumes correctly, you will increase their shelf life and enjoy your favorite fragrances for longer. How long the products actually last when stored optimally depends on their composition and fragrance concentration. The higher the proportion of fragrance oils and the less alcohol, the longer a perfume will last. Many varieties have an indication on the packaging that shows you how long the item will keep after opening. If this is missing, you can use the following information as a guide:
- Eau de toilette: 1-2 years
- Eau de Cologne: 1-2 years
- Eau de Parfum: up to 5 years
With the right storage, you can enjoy your perfumes to the last drop!
