How To Properly Store Your Perfume
One key factor in the storage of cologne like Ralph Lauren is temperature. Heat can distort scents and cause the liquid to turn sour. You can tell when a fragrance has been exposed to heat because the scent is highly concentrated at first then becomes pungent. It begins to smell like a form of mildew or mold mixed with perfume.
Many times you will hear the recommendation to store your perfume bottle in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. It is also supposed to offer a refreshing shot of fragrance to start your day.
This is fine if the fragrance is eau de toilette or eau de parfum. These types of fragrances do not have as much of the essential oils as pure perfume. The more expensive perfumes should be stored at room temperature so the oils can stay more fluid.
Another factor in perfume storage is light. While most artificial light is fine, sunlight can quickly break down the components of most fragrances. Do not store your perfume on a dresser in direct sunlight or if you do, try to keep it in its box to protect it.
To help combat the problem of breakdown due to light, some manufacturers have turned to using dark colored bottles to protect the liquid inside. This is especially true in the more expensive brands of perfume.
You should also keep the top on the bottle as tight as possible. Evaporation can concentrate and distort the scent. One way to counter this problem is by choosing a spray over a splash. Since the top is always tight there is less chance of losing your scent into the air.
Humidity can also play a part in how long a fragrance lasts. Cologne lasts longest in drier places. Try to store your perfume in a room that is as dry as possible in your climate. So maybe the bathroom cabinet isn’t the best place for that bottle of Chanel No. 5 that your husband spent a small fortune for.
So now your perfume should last longer in the bottle, but how do you make the scent last longer on you? First, apply the fragrance to moist skin. Moist skin grabs on to the fragrance better than dry. Applying scents when you are fresh from the shower will help them last longer. If your skin tends to be dry, you could try using an unscented moisturizer prior to application. And be sure to use the scent on your whole body and not just the pulse points for maximum fragrance.
Now you know how the environment can affect your perfume. So be sure to store it in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight. And for maximum enjoyment, use your fragrance to your best advantage by applying it to moist skin all over your body.
