Perfumes are fragile: The fragrance oils, essential oils and alcohols in perfumes break down easily, causing the scent to change or disappear. Especially with expensive Gucci perfumes, purchasers usually expect it to last a long time. However, when a perfume goes stale, whether it’s overheated or has been sitting for too long, it can smell completely different than when it was purchased. Large bottles of perfume last longer and are more susceptible to improper storage. Therefore, it may be more cost effective to purchase smaller bottles of perfume. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to store perfume properly. Check with individual brands for general shelf life information. If stored properly, most perfumes will retain their scent for at least one to two years without deteriorating.
What are you waiting for? Come with me and follow the tips below to help you store your Gucci perfume properly and extend its life better.
How to Properly Store Gucci Perfume
The alcohol in perfumes also functions as a preservative for perfumes, but even so, it can volatilize over time, and in a poor storage environment, it can turn into a tarnish at an early stage. Here are some tips for prolonging the life of perfume.
- Do not shake the perfume bottle
Shaking a perfume bottle vigorously accelerates oxidation, which is said to accelerate deterioration.
- Avoid exposure to oxygen as much as possible
As with the previous point, perfumes oxidize when exposed to air. It is advisable to close the lid of a perfume bottle immediately after use, and if it is a large-capacity bottle, transfer it to an atomizer to reduce the chance of the liquid in the bottle being exposed to oxygen.
- Keep away from moisture
Like oxygen, humidity is an enemy of perfume. Moisture creates an environment in which bacteria and mold can easily grow, and the quality of the perfume can be compromised by the growth of such bacteria.
- Avoid direct sunlight
Fragrance molecules in perfumes are sensitive to light, not only from the sun but also from artificial light such as fluorescent lamps. Perfumes often come with a storage box, so store them out of reach of light by putting them away in the box each time.
- Avoid high temperatures and places with extreme temperature changes
High temperatures can cause chemical reactions that affect the balance of the perfume, which may alter the original fragrance or cause the liquid to yellow. Temperature changes can likewise alter perfumes. The ideal temperature range is a stable 10-12°C.
- Store in a cool, dark place
Do not expose it to direct sunlight.
Cover tightly to prevent evaporation as much as possible.
A cool, dark place is a well-ventilated place where the temperature does not change much. For example, in a closet or in a dresser in a bedroom, where the temperature does not rise too much and there is no direct sunlight.
If the only place to put them is in the bathroom or some other place where they are exposed to light, try to keep them away from light as much as possible, for example, by putting them in a shelf or placing them far away from windows. Or you can keep it in the box it came in when you bought it.
- You can store them in the refrigerator
If you cannot avoid the high temperatures indoors, one option is to store them in the refrigerator. In the refrigerator, the temperature and humidity are constant and the food is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Just be sure to close the lid tightly to prevent the aroma from transferring to the food, and place it on the top shelf to prevent children from accidentally picking it up. Alternatively, you can put it in a special container and clearly label it as “perfume” so that it will not be mistaken for food.
Recently, some people have prepared a small wine cellar and store their perfumes in it. Unlike a refrigerator, a wine cellar does not get too cold, which is exactly the ideal environment for perfumes.
- It is also important to prevent evaporation
Don’t forget to close the cap after using the perfume! Some people lose the little caps, but they will evaporate little by little from the spout, so make sure you tighten them properly.
If possible, wipe the vent thoroughly after each use to protect the perfume from dirt.
If you keep the lid tight and still store it in the box, it is perfect.
Where Not To Store Gucci Perfume
First, in order to make perfume last longer, it is important to know where perfume does not do well. Perfumes are very volatile because they contain fragrance in alcohol. You should expect evaporation to begin the moment you open the lid. The more natural fragrance is used, the more this fragrance itself will also evaporate. The faster the rate of evaporation, the more the concentration of the perfume changes, and the more the fragrance changes. In addition, natural fragrances tend to deteriorate over time. It is important to keep them in the same condition as when you bought them as much as possible.
- High temperature and humidity
Perfumes do not do well with changes in temperature and humidity.
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
For example, are places where the temperature and humidity tend to be high. There is no clear standard for how much temperature and humidity should be above 20 degrees Celsius and what percentage should be above 60%, but a good rule of thumb is that the temperature should be below 20 degrees Celsius, and in summer, the temperature should not be higher than the outside temperature, and the humidity should not exceed 60%.
- Location in direct sunlight
Even if the temperature is not so high, perfumes will deteriorate in places where they are exposed to direct sunlight. Sunlight contains ultraviolet rays, which can alter delicate perfumes in the same way that furniture near a window can get sunburned or your skin can deteriorate.
- UV rays have a strong power, so do not place them near windows
Also, although a surprising blind spot, fluorescent lights are not very good for perfumes. Fluorescent lamps also emit ultraviolet rays. Although they do not affect the human body, even a small amount of ultraviolet rays can damage perfumes. Please keep in mind that perfumes are sensitive to light.
What About When Traveling?
You may take your Gucci perfume with you when you travel. This is fine if you are in a cool place, but be careful on summer vacations. Be careful not to accidentally leave it near a window or in direct sunlight. Even just a few days in a poor environment will alter the delicate fragrance. Once in the room, we recommend storing it in the refrigerator. Or, transfer a small amount of perfume to an atomizer and bring it with you.