Do Fragrances Expire? Surprising Truth About How Long Colognes Last Before Going Bad
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I like Versace fragrance the whole fragrance are fired it up
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SO WHERE WOULD NOTES LIKE WHISKEY, RUM, AND COGNAC FALL IN THE LONG LASTING METER!?
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I have oils I got about 25 yrs ago back in the Gulf. They still smell great
That's great!
The oils perfumes is the way to go unlike the Alcoholic perfumes nowadays which last only for an hour or so 👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈
Where's the best place or site to buy oils?
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@@jodi-annclarke1798 depends where you live. Sometime they have guys at the mall kiosk, or you have to go to Middle Eastern markets. I bought a dozen in the Gulf and still have a few left because they were blended for me and I wear them on special occasions
I have a bottle of Polo (original, green) from 2002. Still smells great - just as it is in the department stores now, but stronger.
I'm a collector and expert with a Masters degree in Biochemistry.
Light and heat are the enemies of a fragrance. They cause the fragrance to break down at a molecular level essentially making the heart note into the top note. I keep all of mine in a designated refrigerator. If you can't afford that a closet away from any vents or a basement will do fine.
What type of fridge you recommend?
@@M3lCHOR a mini fridge works great. You don't need a freezer. I use a full size because I have over 2300 fragrances. Also, keep them in the box.
Great tip! I have a couple of designer bottles that ive had for 6 to 7 years and they still smell great. Albeit that I have stored them in a draw and don't often open them. I feel that with correct care, fragrances can last a very long time, as opposed to just 30 months or so. Whats your thoughts on that? Thanks
@@mariotheophanous9144 in perfect storage they can last for decades. Keeping them in a cold dark area like a fridge or basement is the best.
Isnt it humid inside a refrigerator?
I store my fregrances in a freezer located in a dark place in the ice caves of Antarctica.
Gotta go across the world every time I use it.
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My La Nuit D L'Homme from 2010 is still a beast. I bought it for our wedding in 2011 and it smells like our wedding and honeymoon
I thought this was a very interesting topic. Really made me think about my fragrance collecting hobby. Like you Antonio, I have over 500 different bottles, not including my backup's. I think I am going to use them more, enjoy them for what they are. I have a bottle of Acqua Di Gio from 2009, over 13 years old, and it STILL smells great! Only bad thing is the longevity seems to have died down a little.
I also began to collect fragrances as hobby then i asked myself,how long or years i can store it in the collection. Well the answer is disappointment. I even have the silver hugo boss orange motion the ball fragrance and the other hugo boss orange motion .
Thats unlikely. It is probably just in your mind, or youve gotten so used to the scent. 13 year old bottle..the alcohol content likely has gone down significantly which would only make the fragrance stronger. Now if you were to say the scent doesnt smell the same thats a different story.
@@chusett No. I said what I said because it's true. I spray it once a year, if that? So don't see I've gotten used to it? Or my it's in my mind somehow? That makes no sense. It still smells good, just doesn't last. You actually knowing what is going on here, now that seems unlikely.
@@frankzajac3158 It's OK mate, take a deep breath. No one is assaulting you.
Yeah, I do believe a lot of things in life is based on psychology. And what goes on in our minds. If you don't understand that, I doubt I would be able to successfully explain that to you.
@frankzajac3158 The human olfactory system is extremely complex, it's highly unlikely the fragrance is "weaker" it's just your perception changing. Our olfactory system is insanely influenced by many variables
Also not to mention, maturation and maceration. There's a reason some people wait months or even a year to start using fragrance, they get stronger with age not weaker
The majority of fragrances will last several years as long as you storing them to avoid heat. Several CZcams fragrance reviewers have hundreds to a thousand bottles going back as far as 10 years of collecting and they rarely report any going bad. But some do actually go bad or change color. It's definitely an issue to consider if you are purchasing old discontinued fragrances which are no longer available and often sold at heavily inflated prices.
The most common sources of heat are your room temperature (e.g. HVAC setting, near fireplace/space heater), exposure to light (i.e. avoid direct sunlight) and humidity (i.e. avoid bathroom). Some people keep bottles stored in their original boxes. Some store them in a closet. Some keep them stored in a display case or bookshelf.
How about 15+ years Like Imperial Leather After Shave? I brought it in 2005 and it still going strong!
Bathroom is ok IF, and only IF, it's cold and the shower isn't used. (i.e. no humidity). I keep mine in my basement bathroom, but no hot water gets run in there.
@@jimlittle5769 How true, like flax _Lin_ seed oil. even once can add to food like dairy but not cooking it destroys it 100% of the time! Even the bottle is black, kept in the fridge, with the lid closed well!
Even when Flax-seed expires, *Don't throw in bin* here's a tip, burn some say sheep bone, gather the carbon dust from the burnt bone, mix expired flax seed, you have Oil Artist paint!
Early on when I had 12 or less bottles I had made the mistake of having it in my bathroom for a year-year1/2 (where I shower in) before I moved them to a different room where it can’t be exposed to light. However and thankfully, I still use quite a few of those that were in the bathroom. Still get compliments when I do use them, longevity is the same, I can pick up the notes just fine! So can’t say in my experience the fluctuating humidity did much. A lot of them were bottles with open atomizers too (Spicebombs, Essentric Molecules, etc).
I have a hand-me-down bottle of Brut that my dad bought back in the 70's or 80's...still smells fantastic. Takes me back to my childhood every time I open it up.
I have a bottle of Burberry Brit that I bought back in 2006. Lost the cap and just had it laying around. It is potent, captivating and has gotten better with age.
Where was it kept?
Store them correctly and most will be fine. I have fragrances over 30 years old that smell amazing still.
Same 😊
Same here.
Old ahh
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They have vintage fragrance stores for a reason lol. If you store it properly it will be fine
Maybe they are rancid fragrances that never sold and they are simply promoting them as vintage to get rid of them.
Well yeah the entire industry ignores chemicals that degrade over time. It's why everything smells the same
My Paco Rabane 1 Milion that i got in 2008, has definitely lost some of the high pitched sweetness and spice, but it still totally smells like 1 million and now its alittle darker i like it even better. I think most perfumes will last a good amount of time if stored well.
longer they aged, better it smells
It's darker cause now it has a note of mold
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I have a CK Eternity for men form 1990. Was my father's bottle which he gifted for me. It smells great, like an aged, deeper, somewhat sweeter version of Eternity.
Simple..Keep in Box..out of LIGHT & EXTREME HEAT...I GOT FRAGRANCES FROM 2003 Still great
Perfect topic for me right now:
I haven't worn my Dior Sauvage EdP that I bought a few years ago for quite some time since I quickly learned how mainstream this scent is as soon as I got more deeply into the world of fragrances.
I thought I'd give it a shot again, just out of curiosity because I haven't smelled it in such a long time and I was surprised by what my nose picked up. It smelled nothing like I remember, the top notes where completely gone and the whole scent just smelled like a bit of nothingness.
Like I said, the bottle is probably about 4 years old now, 100ml about 2/3 gone and it stood on a shelf close to a window in a room that get's very warm in summer when the AC isn't running, the perfect combination to kill a perfume I guess...
Lmao youre right heat or sun kills a fragance, bathroom =humidity, treally bad too, not mentioning you left it there for 4YEARS!!!
My bottle of Dior Sauvage EdP is 4 yo and still smells exactly the same as a brand new bottle. Performs like a beast. I keep my fragrances stored in a box in a dark and cool place. So yeah the way you keep your fragrances has a huge impact on how they smell.
@@t_rexdiaz6778 yeah, completely my fault lmao, I just didn’t know any better back in the day when I just started getting into fragrances a little more, now I take care and think about how and where I store my bottles.
@@xRay5454 i moved my perfumes as well, at least it was a good lesson on how to store fragrance I guess lol.
I only have one designer fragrance (Prada Luna Rossa Ocean) so far and a few cheap LIDL fragrances inspired by designer fragrances as something casual on the go (they're great value, though, I've gotten compliments) as I just started getting into fragrances, but I already make sure to store them in my wardrobe - it's dark, the temperature is stable as the bedroom and especially the wardrobe doesn't get extremely hot or cold at any time, so I guess that should be decent enough.
I had a bottle of gucci envy that I bought back in the day, it definitely expired lots of white flakes suddenly appeared in it recently and turned it all murky . However a bottle of issey miyake pour homme, opium for men and aqua de parma colonial bought over 20 years ago are still fighting the good fight and smell fantastic. Fantastic.
The white specs of dust could be due to the atomiser straw. Don't be afraid to use it. If it smell bad then yeah it's spoiled, but don't let the dust put you off.
I've been waiting for a video like this. I love the science behind fragrances. Thanks!
Have a dedicated shelf in the refrigerator door. Also helps to contain the number of fragrances to a functional and regularly used optimum of 5-15 with occasional throwing away or forwarding to room/textile/car tasks whatever is not in regular use.
Hello! I am an owner of the 2003 gucci pour homme I, and i do have to admit, the performance got pretty bad, but it still smells fantastic after 20 years
I had one Diesel Bad bottle for about 7 years and it still smelled and projected like the first day I got it.
Wow- Great video and the timing is perfect . I have begun watching several mens fragrance videos but I feel this one is the most informative of the bunch . Watching a bombardment of daily 10 ten lists can be overwhelming and while collecting everything is just not practical I also see it may be much more practical to purchase 1.7 oz bottles rather than the 3.4 oz size or occasionally available larger size bottles especially if the game plan is to own a dozen or more great scents . There are only so many days in the year and impossible to use all of them . Perhaps this is why CurlyFragrance chooses 12-15 sprays when she goes out in the evening - she wants her moneys worth and realizes no scent lasts forever . This is the only video I have seen since I've begun fragrance channel viewing that has mentioned this topic -thank you .
EXTREMELY valuable information. Thanks Antonio.
I store mine in a very cool area that has no sunlight or humidity. Fragrances last for many years if stored correctly.
My oldest fragrance is now UltraMale from 2018 and it is still the same. I always stored my fragrances in the dark in the closet with their original packaging. After spraying, I turn the bottles and spray the remaining liquid and air out until nothing comes out anymore. I’ve also a Cartier Santos Splash EDT from the late 80‘s and didn’t smell bad. Fougere-oldschool not mine but was a present from my grandma was grandpas one of the last fragrances.
I do agree with most of the comments here that as long as your bottles are sealed (no leak), stored on a dry, dark and low to standard temperature (
i personally had dior sauvage for almost 3 years and haven't used it alot lately but it still smells amazing and the only thing i do is keeping my fragrance away from the sun
All of this sounds very reasonable, except in my experience its simply not true. All of my fragrances, except for a few backup bottles, are out of their box and have been sprayed at least a few times. My house never gets too warm and I try to keep them out of direct light, but there's certainly light in the room in the day time. And yet I've never had a fragrance go bad. Some fragrances change with aeration and time, usually for the better. But none of my fragrances have "gone bad" or even changed very much on the top end compared to a brand new bottle or sample. I don't know the detailed chemistry as to why this is, all I can say its what I have experienced.
I have about 12 different bottles that were in storage and are 5-10 years old. I tried my Burberry London and it still smells great. Hope I'm lucky with the other bottles, especially my Green Irish Tweed and Pure Havane.
Thanks for the video!
I am happy you talk about this topic. I totally agree Most fragrances expire within 2 to 3 years. Thats Why i always buy 50ml bottles only. I cant remember one fragrance that didnt die after max 36 montags, perhaps davidoff zino did its job longer but thats it. Oxidation starts fast…
In retail they exchange the Testers after few months because the more fresh the better… and I believe once oxygene did start you cannot enjoy the fragrance any more,
Im here because I put some Profumo in a travel container, and it smells SOOO different now after only a month, it blew my mind!
I have over 200 bottles stored in cupboards. They range from budget to niche in price. I have some bottles over 20yr old that are still good as new but a few 'newer' ones that are starting to turn. I blame shops for displaying them under hot bright lights. Thankfully the ones that are turning are cheap ones that i don't love or wear. 👍
I stored my Dior Sauvage in my refrigerator for 6 months. Now it smells like bacon & eggs. I've never received more compliments.
Great information! Thank you, Antonio.
I have over 130 bottles. I have had about 8 that are over a decade and maybe one that is about 18 years old. The Perceive from Avon changed colors but still smells the same. The Derek Jeter, Anchor Blue DV8, and usher UR I cant see the juice but still smell good. I need to use up my bottles especially some that I have 5+ back up bottles of
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I have a bottle of my favorite cologne from years ago, and I noticed it has a funny smell now. I thought it was just me, but this clears things up. Thanks for the info 👍
I like this video .
I have a bottle of pine colonge I use
often, but I keep it on the shelf above
my bed, which can't be all that good for it !
It is open to the
light !
Thanks for the info !
Mike.
Bond no. 9 Riverside Drive I purchased in 2004 is still fresh
I got my ck one fragrance from 2019, comes with 2 bottles..used up the small bottle and completely forgot about the other bottle...just found it in my closet today and it still smells good 😮
I watched this video on the exact day that about 4 fragrances in my collection hit the limit on their freshness. This is useful information here 👍🏿
Great video. There were a few tips here I did not know about
Thanks Antonio. Well explained. 1👌👍
I have a few fragrances that have gone bad on me ... Polo - Ralph Lauren. Gravity - Coty. Versace - Pour homme they're all approx 10 - 15 years old.
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I think another factor is if the bottle is a see-trough or not when not stored in the box
Antonio loved the way that you broke it down to the tee!!😊
i've got a batch from 2017 of Versace Eros edt, that I purchased in 2020 and IT was great until I've finished the bottle in 2022
I think sometimes you might think that the fragrance has lost it's smell after so many years.
But from personal experience, over spray it to get the fragrance that has been sitting inside the spray tube for years to get the fresh fragrance moving.
What I said only applies if uour fragrance has been stored in a cool, and dark place.
I have a bottle of kouros from the early 80s that still smells good. That stuff will live longer than all of us.
I have seen a bottle of EA Stronger with You Freeze in a store, in which the juice turned GREEN... this is what sunlight does to a freshie in a clear bottle.
I tested a bottle that my grandpa has of Avon Mesmerize for men from the 90s and the top smells like spoiled citrus but the base is full of resins and smells amazing after being aged 🤷🏻♂️
I guess there is a benefit to living in a warmer region- lots of occasion to wear the fragrances with a shorter lifespan, so less goes to waste.
Ive mightve lost my boxes and theres a extra space in the fridge (drawer) it went well nothing went bad . ❤
I'd love to know your thoughts on the Roja Dove fragrance house and the different scents. I've really appreciated your in depth knowledge on the house of Creed which has helped me greatly in buying. Recently, I've put Elysium right up there with Millesime Imperial in terms of favorite opening of any fragrance, so I would love to hear your expertise on another niche brand.
I had fragrances for upto 10 years.
Keep them in their boxes in a drawer and they are good.
Heat and UV exposure does kill fragrances.
Yes.. very true. I got dior fahrenheit (real not fake) that's gone bad. Can tell from the smell. It now makes you itchy and gives you a rash when worn.
Thanks for the information. Sounds like it's time for me to try some new fragrances.
ever since I watched this and a few other videos researching new colognes to try, I cannot stop getting ads for the new Dr. Squatch colognes they're promoting. Wouldn't mind seeing you do a review for fun to see the true quality of what they're offering haha.
my 30 year old and sealed Egoiste Platinum (yes, it was named like that first) should still be fine. I store my fragrances in a dark and cool cabinet with a humidity absorber. works wonders for every opened fragrance I own!
I have Black XS and Ultra Violet from 2007 and 2008, i only got about 2 cm left in them, but they are still so very strong, much stronger than almost anything else i got in my 74 fragrance collection, only Montales are stronger and Red Tobacco.
Some of my fragrances are 15 to 20 years old and are still perfectly fine. I store all my fragrances in their original boxes and in a cool dark place. I’ve only ever had 1 fragrance go bad and that was an Issey miyake fragrance.
I found a long lost bottle of Curve from 2006 and in 2024 it still smells great. I remember years ago I used to keep it in my cars glove compartment …while in Florida! Amazing fragrance? Or amazingly synthetic? 😂
Great video, thank you and God bless.
I have 20+ years old citrusy fragrance and they are still pretty good but they were store perfectly and not many air was in there,
I agree that if you have just a small amount left you better finish it than keep them for special occasions only.
Not a refrigerator maybe a portable automated wine cellar but they rarely allow the correct temperature of 10 to 12 celsius.
Most unopened bottle, perfectly store, should last a least 10 years up to 20 years but the top notes might aged a bit. If it was cheap it might age badly as opposed to more high end aroma chemicals and natural ingredients might macerate to perfection.
“Put it in the box and in the refrigerator. I don’t do it…” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You can turn the bottle up side down and push on the vaporizator to make like a vide.
My dad has a Le male since 00s and it's way better than newer patches.
Store in a cool place with low or no light. Don’t open until you will be using regularly. I just use 2 at a time and keep the rest unopened and it lasts. Of course, high-end fragrances will last longer.
Very good video mate, better hurry up from now on to use up my perfumes faster 😁😁 Marc
I had and have several fragrances from many brands. Designers mostly. The only one that got bad after using it for 1,5 years was sauvage parfum. It was a 60 ml bottle and half of it was used at the time it got bad.
I have 4yr old Club de Nuit intense man edt and first formulation of Zino by Davidoff both are great and last long.
I’ve got several bottles of edt and edp that at 7 years old or so and don’t smell any different to me. I have kept them indoors on a shelf that doesn’t get direct light so I’m sure that has helped.
Good to know. I wasn't expecting it'll get expired. (7:09). Thanks
It doesnt really expire at all if stored properly. It actually gains quality over time from oxidation and loosing alcohol content. The smell might change, but its not really gonna lose quality. As long as its sealed properly it will only smell better with time.
i have a 5 year old tom ford ext noir. the notes are still there. but the alcohol is gone. i noticed it when i compared it with the same fragrance in the store.
i have a fragrance called "Berlin" by Playboy, I got it in like 2013-2014 and it's still just as good as new. it's performance actually feels better than what i remember when i used it back in the day.
alcohol based fragrances are very hydrophilic, meaning they will not penetrate your skin nearly as well as something like an oil. As fragrances oxidize, The compounds produced can serve as irritants of the skin by making them more lipophilic and thus better able to penetrate the protective barrier if your skin. Oxidized compounds can also trigger histamine reactions as well, which can cause hives.
i have a LOT of fragrances (13 or so, which is more than the average joe but nothing compared to ppl in the community), and i just bought 2x 100ml bottles (bc i wanted a 200ml supply) of Light Blue Forever. The batch code says it was made in April 2021, but i just opened it on Monday and began the oxidation process on the one bottle. I doubt the bottle i opened will expire soon, but idk for sure and i actually like this scent and want it to last. At this point, im actually tempted to take ur advice and get a mini fridge for all of them so they last longer. I have heard Fragrance World made a clone of it however, but idk hiow accurate it is to the real thing. Smh such a shame when great scents get killed off *looks at everyone talking bout Pure Malt and all the other Mugler fragrances when i havent even tried them bc im a fragrance noob*
The problem with refrigerator is whenever you'll take it out you'll get moisture all over it.
Excellent video Brother. I have a bottle of Tommy Hilfiger that my Grandad bought me Christmas 1999. I keep it because he sent it to me early in my AF career; he himself was a WWII Soldier.
Great video you have given me so much Great information. 👍
The way you store your fragrances is going to have a lot of effect on how long they last. Storing a fragrance in a car or a bathroom is a sure fire way to shorten the shelf life. Too many extreme variations in temperature and humidity are not good.
Your own nose is always going to be the best detector of whether your fragrance has expired. If you make it a point to wear a fragrance enough on a consistent basis at the beginning, you’ll know how its supposed to smell, the longevity and projection.
When it’s gone bland, you’ll know it.
Great vid 👍🏾
I’ve watched a video on Roja Dove’s CZcams channel the other day,he recommended to enjoy your fragrance,use it within the first 6 months to a year
He would say that, he sells the stuff!
I recently came across a almost full bottle of BVLGARI SOIR, doing research I learned it came out in 2006, and was discontinued, now,, I have sprayed it on myself, and it still smells really good( to me), thing is, can I trust wearing it out?
Very awesome and informative video. And Semper Fi
Bury me with a bottle of creed aventus batch 19s01
I store my fragrances in the back window of my car with the cap off.
Heat destroys the fragrance
So Antonio what do you do with all of the fragrances you own ? Surely you don’t throw them away after 3 years ?
Nice video, also what do you think of stetsons cologne?
I have a question, I’m a 25 year old woman but new to fragrances as I only recently started to learn more (growing up I was used to fragrance free everything because my mom is super sensitive to strong smells, especially perfumes). So based on what you’ve said in this video, would it be wise to aim for only buying travel size bottles if I don’t wear fragrance often (only on occasion)? Then it wouldn’t be as much of an issue financially if or when they eventually go bad. I also only wear maybe 1 or 2 sprays when I do use it. I’d say average 2 or 3 times a month. I also don’t hold much importance to seeing the full size bottle on a shelf or anything like that.
My old batch of Eros smells pretty bad... its almost done but i wanted to use it this spring... gonna buy the edp soon
Some of mine have lasted for 17 years .. I have many which are kept in the fridge ..
Like all good things, fragrances also have an expiration date. Most of them can last for about 3 to 5 years from their manufacturing date. But, hey, let's be real, the shelf life can vary depending on the specific ingredients and formula.
So, here's the deal - over time, the chemicals in a fragrance can start to break down, which can affect its scent and performance. And, if you expose your perfume to heat, light, or air, it can speed up this breakdown process. To avoid this, keep your perfume in a cool, dark place, and make sure the cap is tightly sealed when you're not using it.
Now, don't freak out if your perfume has passed its expiration date. It doesn't necessarily mean it's gone bad, but it might not smell as strong or as true to its original scent. In some cases, it could even smell funky. So, always check the scent and appearance of your perfume before you use it, especially if it's been stored for a while.
Speaking on the oxidation of the fragrance after a good portion is removed from the bottom. What if to remedy this situation? You use decants or a little portable sprayers. You fill them up completely full so there's less oxygen. I wonder if that would make it last onger .
This concerns me - I keep all mine in their boxes and shelved because of this
I have my CerrutiSi and it smells great after 12 years