How long cologne keep

The best way to check if a perfume has expired is to spray it on a piece of paper to see if you detect any off-note. Keep perfumes far from any heat source. Oxygen, light, and heat are the biggest enemies to a perfume. By Omenaa Boakye Dec 21, pm. Save Pin FB More. Credit: Getty Images. But the good news is, on average, an open fragrance can last about two years. For the vast majority of people, you should use perfume up before it goes off.

I have an unopened bottle which according to the batch code is almost 9 years old. I will be opening this up soon and so will see how that one holds up. Check out my fragrance reviews to catch up on the latest fragrances. No spam, I promise! Sharing men's fashion tips, style advice and lifestyle information for all guys. Please let me know if you have featured me in your blog, magazine or publication and I will add your button. Check out my Press Page here. Men's Grooming. A question I am often asked is: Does the fragrance not go off?

There is also the question of does the perfume go bad or smell off? What happened? It smelled as good as ever. So why is the date there? It could also be because retailers and perfume houses want to you spend money! Final Thoughts For the vast majority of people, you should use perfume up before it goes off. Because the fridge maintains a stable temperature—and keeps the perfume away from light and heat—it's the best way to avoid oxidation or chemical degradation.

In especially humid or hot places, the natural oils and essences in your fragrance can start coagulating as they break down. If the alcohol and water inside evaporates, you will be left with a syrupy sediment inside which you definitely don't want.

The freezer is surely on the extreme end of the spectrum, but it isn't an invalid option. But is it necessary? Don't worry: Your perfume contains alcohol which keeps it from freezing, so it won't turn into an alcoholic ice block. All the fragrance favorites will be served cold over ice for a refreshing mist effect. The truck's trajectory is mapped out online and can be found across New York City, and also in front of its SoHo flagship store at certain hours of the day.

The brand naturally advises storing fragrance cold as well. All perfumes do have a general lifetime, which you can check on checkfresh.