[Stevi]

How long should perfume and cologne be kept? Is keeping in fridge OK?

[twinkiedooter]

You can keep perfume or cologne as long as you wish but the drawback will be that it will go stale within 2 years. It's OK to store in the fridge but that really does not give the scent more shelf life in the end.

I have some Shalimar perfume and cologne from about 9 years ago that still smells okay but it's not as strong as it was when I first purchsed it. It does smell but not as strong when applied on my skin.

Perfume really does not go "bad" per se but just fades out over time.

[Desert_rose]

A perfume can last for years as long as you keep it in the original box inside a dark drawer or cupboard

[lJ.]

Keep it closed when not in use. But use it until it runs out!

[tickle]

Perfumes with more essential oils last longer, i.e. good perfumes have more essential oils, that's what makes the scent superb (essential oils are priceless) , whatever one you like.

Perfumes last longer stored in the refrigerator. I know you would probably like to display them, but they won't last as long on your dresser.

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