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Perfume how long before it goes bad and throw away

Posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2007, at 17:47:25

Can you help settle an argument. Doesn't perfume only stay good for a certain amount of time? Then they tell you to throw it away? Love Phillipa

 

Glydin!! lol (nm) » Phillipa

Posted by Phil on August 2, 2007, at 19:15:37

In reply to Perfume how long before it goes bad and throw away, posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2007, at 17:47:25

 

Re: Perfume how long » Phillipa

Posted by Glydin on August 2, 2007, at 20:25:19

In reply to Perfume how long before it goes bad and throw away, posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2007, at 17:47:25

The usual time is about 3ish years. Some will retain their properties for a bit longer but for the most part, most "Evening in Paris" stuff will degrade to more of "Evening in Funkville" after 3 years. Something to keep in mind when tempted in a duty free shop....

 

Re: » Phil

Posted by Glydin on August 2, 2007, at 20:26:56

In reply to Glydin!! lol (nm) » Phillipa, posted by Phil on August 2, 2007, at 19:15:37

Eau de Lava, however, lasts forever!!! (Smile)

 

Re: Glydin

Posted by Phil on August 2, 2007, at 21:12:54

In reply to Re: » Phil, posted by Glydin on August 2, 2007, at 20:26:56

"Now!!! Try new Lava, with bleach!!!"

 

Re: » Phil

Posted by Glydin on August 2, 2007, at 21:17:45

In reply to Re: Glydin, posted by Phil on August 2, 2007, at 21:12:54

I do have a few very pesky and disturbing age spots to consider.... sounds like a plan.... what it doesn't brillo-like plane off, it could bleach?

 

Re: » Glydin

Posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2007, at 21:45:48

In reply to Re: » Phil, posted by Glydin on August 2, 2007, at 21:17:45

Glydin obviously this is a private joke you must have done some heavy perfume buying but seriously as my husband wanted to buy an antique of old perfume today and I said no no no it only has a certain life am I right or wrong. Love Phillipa

 

Re: » Phillipa

Posted by Glydin on August 3, 2007, at 6:11:26

In reply to Re: » Glydin, posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2007, at 21:45:48

IMO, I think of fragrances as being things that do have a shelf life. Most are composed of some biological materials - like plants and such -mixed with alcohol, deionized water, oils, etc... over time, all of this can degrade and change into something different from it's original. And, it could potentially "grow" something.... REAL perfume is quite concentrated and more of the fragrance essences but I don't think it lasts forever.

Fragrance containers can be valuable and maybe there are some who do collect old perfumes but I personally would not trust it as wearable.


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