26
Sep
Even though it is one of mostly used and top-sold beauty accessory, perfume can be quite expensive. Especially designer labels. But, we girls have to have it. It is our secret seduction weapon. Our self-confidence booster and that secret ingredient that adds twist to any outfit. But, given the fact that every quality fragrance comes with a $50-plus price tag, we hold on to our scented ammunition as long as we can. Is this the right thing to do? Does a fragrance hold the same power year after it has been bought? When is time to part ways with your signature scent?
According to salespersons, you should not hold on to your perfume for more than a year. Yes, it is quite surprising. But, is this a simple money-making scheme of beauty industry leaders? Yes and no. No, because it is true that a fragrance loses its power once it gets open. For example, that Gucci perfume you bought 4 years ago surely does not smell the same nor lasts as long.
Because designer perfumes are a luxury for many, there are many women out there that may keep a fragrance for over 5 years. Well, this is wrong. No, you do not have to throw your Gucci perfume after one year of usage, but you also should not use it for more than 24 months. According to experts, once a perfume is opened, it is best if used within 12 months, but there are ways to prolong the life of your signature Gucci perfume for another 6 to 12 months.
For example, we all fall in love not only with a scent of a certain fragrance, but also with a fancy bottle it comes in. And of course, it is only natural to want to display it. Is this wrong? It turns out, yes. Light is perfume’s worst nightmare. Natural and artificial light are great enemies of your Gucci perfume. Light causes a chemical reaction in the fragrance just after couple of hours of exposure. Because of this, it would be best to keep your perfumes in a dark place, for example in a closet, in the original box or some other dark place.
What else can you do so your perfumes last longer? For the most effective solution, look no further than your refrigerator. Infrequent light and cold temperatures will ensure that all perfume components keep their integrity for long time, and you will get many years out of your perfume. You may wonder just how many years are we talking here. Do not worry. You surely do not need to keep a calendar. When your favorite Gucci perfume starts to change its color or smell slightly acidic, it is time to move on. Just like every beautiful thing in life, ingredients of perfumes are also fragile.
So, try to keep your perfume away from heat and out of daylight, but above all, wear it. That is why you purchased it in the first place. Will it last for 100 years? No, but neither will you. So, grab your favorite Gucci perfume and scent your days.
