A perfume is something very delicate, it contains essential oils and aromatic components that can easily decompose, get lost or alter their properties. To avoid damaging your perfume before you finish it, make sure you store it properly. There are a series of tricks which are of great help in make the fragrance intact and to make it last for a long time . Perfumes have an expiration date, which is about two years, so it is not convenient to limit the application in excess, in order to make the most of the fragrance and make the smell last much longer on the skin. In this guide, several tips will be illustrated in detail, proposed by Tre Pi Profumerie , the store dedicated to the sale perfumes online at great prices all year round, on how to properly store perfume.
The heat and the light
As a general rule, too high or too low temperatures, as well as sudden changes in temperature can alter the fragrance of the perfume. The first recommendation is to never store perfume under the light direct sunlight. For best results, perfume should be stored upright and kept in its original packaging. Exposure to light for a period of time will certainly cause the fragrance to deteriorate. You can choose to keep it in the box, closet or in a dark drawer. The perfume in contact with air is oxidized and its fragrance is altered. Most perfumes have an alcoholic composition, so if the bottle is half open the alcohol will dissipate and with it also part of the fragrance. Once the bottle is opened, it is advisable to use it in the next twelve to fifteen months, during which it will lose part of its fragrance and the remaining will also be altered. Heat is the main enemy of perfumes, so under no circumstances should you keep perfumes in places directly affected by sunlight or high temperatures. It is best to keep the bottles in their original box and place them inside a closet or drawer so that they are in a cool and dark environment . Neither heat nor light are good allies of perfumes and precisely in the bathroom there are many temperature changes, especially when taking a shower or washing your hands with hot water. Therefore, do not keep your perfumes in the bathroom to avoid the fragrance being altered and damaged before its time.
Size of the perfume
If the perfume bottle is too big, a good option to keep it in good condition is to add it to a smaller dispenser. This way, you can use it little by little without having to risk the original fragrance and prevent its properties from being altered.
Another good habit to avoid the fragrance from dispersing especially when travelling, is to use a glass bottle with atomizer. If possible, purchase a small bottle to carry around or better yet, use a clean sample atomizer. Spray or pour a small amount of perfume into this small bottle. Since it will be subject to movement from time to time, setting aside a portion keeps the rest of the original perfume safe at home. Women who like to reapply perfume throughout the day should definitely consider a small travel bottle to carry with them. If after opening the perfume you decide not to use it for an extended period of time, you can seal it with a little nail polish.
Store the perfume at a constant temperature
A cool environment is best, anything significantly colder than room temperature puts stress on the scent.
Humidity
Perfumes and cosmetics should be stored in a dry place, out of reach of humidity and bathroom vapors. If you do not have a cabinet that protects your perfumes and cosmetics from humidity, it is better to store them in another room.
Use disposable applicators
In case your perfume lacks a spray, take advantage of a roll-on or a cotton ball for application. It is recommended to use disposable applicators or those that can be easily cleaned. With proper care, the perfume can last for years and retain its original scent.
