For some, finding your signature scent is a personal journey, to say the least.
But here’s the thing: Perfume expires.
In terms of when and why you should toss a beloved fragrance?
There are a few factors at play, which we’ve laid out below.
When does perfume expire, and why does it happen?
The short answer: It depends on the punch in of fragrance you have.
Yet even with a natural fragrance, the shelf-life has a broad range depending on the notes.
How can you tell your perfume is expired?
Martey-Ochola offers a few tell-all tips:
3 tips to make it last longer.
Contrary to popular belief, keeping your fragrance in the bathroom is not such a great idea.
Keep it in a cool place away from sunlight.
Rather, store your perfume in your bedroom.
Better yetin its box, inside a drawer.
Try not to leave the top off for too long.
When you go for a spritz, double-check to always top your fragrance when you’re finished.
It’s nothing to fret over if you forget once or twice (hey, it happens!
)just know that the longer you expose the perfume to air, the quicker it oxidizes.
“That can affect the stability of the perfume in the long run,” Martey-Ochola notes.
The takeaway.
Yes, your perfume does expirethewhenandwhyjust may depend on the ingredients and storage.
Read: If your perfume turns rancid, there’s a reason.
