How to preserve your perfume so it lasts longer

1. Don't store your perfume in the bathroom

The bathroom is often the most common place to leave perfume, however, it's the worst place to store it . Humidity, heat, and constant temperature changes alter its fragrance and can accelerate its deterioration.

Tip: Store it in a cool, dry place away from steam or heat sources. Ideally, keep it in its original box for extra protection.

2. Avoid direct sunlight and heat

Sunlight and intense artificial light can oxidize the components of perfume and change its color and also its aroma.

Tip: Store your perfumes in a cupboard or drawer, away from windows or radiators. Dark light is their best friend.

3. Close the cap tightly after use

It may seem like a minor detail, but leaving the bottle poorly closed allows air to enter, oxidizing the fragrance and allowing the alcohol to evaporate, altering its concentration.

Tip: Make sure to seal it well after each use to keep your original notes intact.

4. Avoid moving them too much

Constant movement—like that of a handbag or suitcase—can affect the structure of the perfume.

Tip: If you usually carry perfume with you, use a travel spray , like the Travalo . It's perfect for carrying just a small amount, avoiding disturbing the main bottle.

5. Store large perfumes with care.

Larger bottles may be cheaper, but if you don't use them often, the fragrance can deteriorate before you finish it. Don't save it for special occasions because perfumes do expire, and if you wait too long, the scent will have changed by the time you want to use it again.

Tip: Use it freely and enjoy it; a perfume is meant to accompany you every day, not to sleep in the closet. Otherwise, transfer some of the contents to a smaller bottle for daily use, and keep the rest stored away, well protected from air and light.

Keeping perfume fresh is easy if you know its enemies: light, heat, humidity, and air . Always store them in their box, in a cool, dry place, avoid shaking them, and close the cap tightly after each use. This way, your favorite fragrances will retain their essence and you can enjoy them like new.