How to Store Perfume for Longevity

If you want your perfume to have a long life then storing it correctly is the key to keep it fresh and longer-lasting. If you don’t look after your perfumes, it can lose its scent quicker and even change completely over time.

Here are some of our best tips to protect your perfume and promote longevity:

• Keeping perfume out of direct sunlight will help it last longer. This is because sun light can break down the ingredients in perfumes which over time will case the fragrance to fade. Always make sure that you store your perfume in a cool, dark place such as a drawer or cabinet.
• Exposing perfumes to heat can make the scent fade and even change completely! Ensure you move your perfumes away from any type of heat like radiators, cookers, hair appliances and also direct sunlight. Bathrooms are not ideal because steam and humidity can also affect the scent. A cool, dry place is best.
• You should always store your perfumes in an upright position. This will stop the bottle from leaking and also ensure the balance of ingredients inside the bottle in maintained.
• Atomisers and other refillable containers are a great idea, however, transferring perfume to another container can expose it to the air, making it fade faster. Always keep perfume in its original bottle.

By following our valuable tips, you can ensure that your favourite perfume lasts longer and keeps the scent smelling fresh for a long time!