It’s important to store perfume properly if you want it to last as long as possible, it’s important that you store it properly. Storing a fragrance correctly means keeping it away from harsh temperature fluctuations.
While it can be tempting to store your fragrance in the bathroom, the hot and cool temperature changes can actually cause your perfume to expire faster. Humidity can also mess with the chemicals inside, so you’ll want to keep your favorite summer fragrances in a cool climate.
You should also avoid keeping your perfume in direct sunlight as the heat breaks down the chemical structure of the perfume, making it lose its potency.
Since heat breaks perfumes down, you may think storing it in the fridge is a good idea. However, when you take the perfume out of your fridge the temperature fluctuation can be just as damaging.
Perfume is the most stable in a cool, dry, and dark place such as a bedroom drawer or closet. It’s best to keep the perfume in its original container as exposure to air can also upset the chemical balance. It can also accelerate the evaporation of the alcohol inside, making the fragrance expire faster.
