Does perfume expire?
Perfume doesn't usually have a strict expiry date, but it does change over time. Many perfumes stay pleasant for years when they are stored well, while heat, light and air can make a scent turn much sooner. Light citrus scents tend to change sooner than rich, warm ones.
Signs a perfume has gone off
Check for a sour, vinegary or sharply alcoholic smell, an opening that has disappeared, or liquid that has darkened a lot. Some colour change can be harmless, so trust your nose: if it still smells as it should, it is fine to wear.
Where to keep perfume
Keep bottles somewhere cool, dark and dry, with the cap on. A bedroom drawer or wardrobe works well, and the original box gives extra protection from light.
Avoid the bathroom, the windowsill and the car
Steam and temperature swings in the bathroom, sunlight on a windowsill and the heat inside a parked car all speed up the change. On hot days a parked car gets very hot, so don't leave perfume in the glovebox. For the car, choose a car diffuser, which is made to hang there.
Should perfume go in the fridge?
It isn't necessary: a cool cupboard is enough. If you do use a fridge, keep the bottle boxed and away from food, and avoid taking it in and out often, because sudden temperature changes are exactly what you are trying to avoid.
Buy a size you will use
Every Shaik perfume at Luxe Esscents is 50 ml for $25 or 100 ml for $45. The 50 ml size suits you if you like to rotate scents; the 100 ml suits a fragrance you wear every day. Browse all perfumes.
