How long is the perfume valid for

Perfume has become a symbol of contemporary female charm. Every time you walk on the street, you can smell a faint fragrance and feel refreshed immediately. But perfume is quite expensive, so it would be a waste if you buy perfume but don’t use it or can’t finish it. However, perfume also has a certain shelf life. It doesn’t mean that it will be fine if you just leave it there without opening it. In fact, perfume also has a shelf life. So how long is its validity period?

What is the shelf life of perfume?

Perfume is a liquid mixture of essential oils, fixatives and alcohol or ethyl acetate used to give objects (usually parts of the human body) a lasting and pleasant smell. Essential oils are taken from flowers and plants and extracted by distillation or liposuction. Scented organic substances can also be used. Fixatives are used to bind together various fragrances and include balsamsam, ambergris, and secretions from the scent glands of civet cats and musk deer. The concentration of alcohol or ethyl acetate depends on whether it is perfume, eau de toilette or cologne.

If stored in a good environment and unopened, it can be kept for about 3-5 years; but once opened, it can only last for an average of 6-18 months. Fresh citrus scented perfumes have a shorter time, and floral scented perfumes last about one to one and a half years. In fact, since you have spent money to buy perfume, you should not be stingy in using it, because the perfume will begin to evaporate slowly once it is opened. Instead of letting it evaporate silently, you might as well use it on your body to exude confidence and happiness. If you want to extend the life of the perfume, it is recommended not to tear off the plastic film on the outer box. Put the bottle cap back on as soon as possible after each use, put it in a box wrapped in plastic film, and then place the perfume in a cool cabinet. If you find that the color of the perfume has become cloudy or the top note has a sour taste, it means that the perfume has gone bad.

How to choose perfume

Look at the color of the perfume

The colors of perfume are mostly yellow, light yellow and purple. Yellow represents nobility, warmth, enthusiasm, and power, while purple represents mystery, elegance, and romance. Other colors are less common. The color of perfume should be soft and not too bright and glaring.

Smell the scent of perfume

The scent of perfume should be pure, rich, fragrant, and refreshing, without any unpleasant pungent smell. The choice of scent is the most important step in purchasing perfume. First of all, don't smell it directly at the bottle mouth. Instead, drop 1~2 drops on the back of your hand, or spray it 1~2 times. Wait until the alcohol evaporates before smelling it. The perfume on the back of your hand is heated by body temperature, and the fragrance emitted is almost the same as when actually used. Or you can smell the perfume bottle cap to determine the fragrance characteristics of the perfume you purchased based on personal preferences and different uses.

Try perfume

After trying on a perfume, wait at least 10 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate before you know the true smell of the perfume. It is best to leave the perfume counter for a while (because there are usually other perfumes mixed in there) and give yourself enough time (about half an hour) and a relatively quiet and simple olfactory environment to "test" this perfume again. If this scent still makes you feel good, you might as well buy a bottle of it.

Choose according to your living environment

When choosing perfume, you should choose it according to your living environment. If you live a quiet life, buy light perfume. As for those who live in a lively environment, you can choose a richer one. Young girls should not use perfume with too strong a scent. For middle-aged women, it is more appropriate to choose fragrance with strong scent.

In addition, when choosing perfume, be sure to pay attention to:

1. When buying perfume, do not choose too many kinds at once. If you try more than three scents in a row, your sense of smell will be confused and you will not be able to choose the ideal perfume.

2. When buying perfume, it is best to choose the evening time, because the human sense of smell is slowest in the morning and afternoon, and most sensitive in the evening. This will also help to select the most accurate fragrance.

3. It is best not to buy low-quality goods just because of the low price. Because of inferior perfume, even if you apply half a bottle, the fragrance will disappear after a while. Just apply one or two drops of a good perfume and the fragrance will still be strong even after a night.

4. Do not try perfume after strenuous exercise or after a meal. Body temperature and the smell of food can affect the smell of your perfume.