Here are some useful tips from Carlos Ugalde, Founder of Sasha Varon Luxe Parfums about the shelf life of your fragrances:
Most fragrances have a shelf life of 2 years but can be extended up to 5 years if kept out of the light and in a cool place. Many factors go into this….One factor is the oil to diluents (alcohol and other ingredients other than fragrance /essential oils) ratio. The more alcohol, the less concentrated and pronounced the fragrance is but the shelf life is longer.
Many people ask if refrigeration can prolong fragrance shelf life and the camps are definitely split.
Here are two views:
1: From thegloss.com : “Keep essential oil perfumes in the refrigerator to slow oxidization (but this depends on the carrier – oil or wax-based scents can go bad faster than alcohol based ones).”
2: The Fragrance Foundation. This is the premier resource for expert fragrance information. Here is what they have to say: “It’s important that you keep your fragrance protected against extreme cold or heat. Only colognes and toilet waters should be stored in the refrigerator. Perfumes should not be exposed to extreme cold or heat because either may upset their delicate balance. Notes can be affected by extreme temperatures.”
So, if not the refrigerator, where should you store your fragrances?
Do store fragrances in cool, dry spaces away from sunlight:
>Cupboards
>Dresser drawers
>Dark closets
Don’t store fragrances in:
>Bathrooms (generally moist and warm)
>Windowsills
>Direct sunlight
Speaking of fragrances, I was recently given a sample of Soulgasm by Sasha Varon. I’m pretty picky when it comes to perfume so I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy this fragrance. Here are the notes:
Top notes: succulent Peach, Anjou pear, fragrant South African Freesia and warm, exotic Black Currant are instantly intoxicating
Heart notes: Salacious notes of wild, night blooming Jasmine, delicate Eurasian Lily and multi-faceted Woodberry blossom forth
Base notes: Flushed, lusty notes of clean Musk, Amber, and sweet, warm Vanilla punctuate this sensually provocative, luxe parfum.
To me, those notes make it sounds like a heavy fragrance but I would describe it as light and pretty- more floral than anything else. I love certain musks and amber yet I didn’t really detect those. I’m no expert by any means though. All I can really say is that I liked it! I love that it is available in different sizes. I never get through a big bottle of perfume before I tire of it so I like to have different ones in small sizes. Soulgasm is available in 3 sizes with prices ranging from $20-$65.
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Great tips! This is topic that is not covered very often. Thank you