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Letting perfume age or macerate for a few days before use, can significantly enhance it's fragrance profile. Just like a fine wine, many perfumes benefit from a brief period of rest after being blended. This maturation allows the various notes—top, middle, and base—to harmonize, creating a more balanced and cohesive scent. When a perfume is freshly mixed, the volatile compounds can sometimes overshadow the deeper, richer undertones. By allowing it to sit undisturbed, the fragrance can evolve, shedding any sharp initial edges and allowing the softer notes to emerge, resulting in a more refined olfactory experience. Whether for personal use or to allow a creation to reach its full potential, this simple act of patience can transform a beautiful scent into something truly captivating.
Additionally, due to the presence of vanilla, the perfume may develop a darker color over time. However, this does NOT affect the performance of the perfume.
The base that you choose can subtly alter the scent. Oil bases enhance the deeper base notes and age gracefully, while alcohol highlights the lighter, fresher top notes and spices.
Oil-based fragrances last much longer than alcohol-based fragrances. Oil-based fragrances provide a subtle, personal scent. Applied to pulse points, they create a soft "halo" of fragrance close to the skin. Choose oil-based fragrances if you prefer a subtle, intimate fragrance experience.
Alcohol-based, spray fragrances offer a stronger, more noticeable projection. They are designed for wider scent dispersal. Choose alcohol-based fragrances if you prefer a stronger, room-filling scent.
While formulas are identical across formats, subtle scent variations may occur. Fragrances may smell slightly different in different formats -- for example, in some cases, top notes may be more diffusive (and stronger) in perfume spray format than in perfume oil format.
To maximize the lifespan of your fragrances, store them in a cool, dark place, away from sunlight and extreme heat. Perfume oils can last approximately 3-5 years (or longer) before natural scent components may begin to fade. However, we suggest that you use your fragrance within 1 year. Light, heat, and variations in temperature and exposure to oxygen, can cause a fragrance to deteriorate over time.
Generally, perfumes improve with age, regardless of their format until they near expiration.
Here are the different perfume concentrations, listed in order of highest to lowest concentration of fragrance oils. Please note that we only carry the top 2 concentrations available, Extrait de Parfum and Eau de Parfum.
Extrait de Parfum: The highest concentration, typically 30-40% fragrance oils. This is the most expensive and long-lasting option.
Eau de Parfum: Concentration of 15-20% fragrance oils. A popular choice, offering good longevity and intensity.
Eau de Toilette: Concentration of 5-15% fragrance oils. Lighter and fresher than EdP, often used for daytime wear.
Eau de Cologne: Concentration of 2-4% fragrance oils. Very light and refreshing, often used as a splash or body spray.
Eau Fraiche: The lowest concentration, typically 1-3% fragrance oils. Very diluted and offers a subtle scent, often containing more water or alcohol.
The higher the concentration of fragrance oils, the longer the scent will last on the skin, and the more intense the fragrance will be.
Body chemistry, skin type, diet, and even the weather can affect how a fragrance develops on your skin.
Yes, layering fragrances can create unique combinations.
We recommend trying our samples or discovery sets to choose a scent that fits your preferences.
Fragrance accords represent a realm of creativity for perfumers, as they artfully blend three or four scent notes to forge a cohesive and unique aroma. For instance, an "ocean waves" accord might combine various aquatic and salty elements to evoke the feeling of a day by the shore.
To ensure your perfume lasts all day, follow these tips:
Cleanse Your Skin: Start with a shower cream or body wash that complements the notes in the perfume that you are wearing.
Hydrate Your Skin and Layer Your Scent: After showering, use a body cream, lotion, or body oil in the same scent or a scent having similar notes as your perfume. Be sure to apply moisturizer or body oil before applying fragrance. Perfume adheres best to hydrated skin.
Target Pulse Points: Apply fragrance to skin and clothing.
Touch-Ups on the Go: During the course of the day, it is natural for fragrance to fade. Carry a travel-sized bottle for easy fragrance touch-ups throughout the day.
Yes. Hair is excellent for carrying fragrance. Our Eau de Parfum spray is perfect to use as hair perfume.
Do not apply fragrance on genitals or sensitive areas, and be sure to keep it away from your eyes and mouth.
Often, the essence of a fragrance is more about the person, than the perfume itself. Over time, our tastes and preferences naturally evolve, and after wearing the same scent for a while, you may find yourself growing weary of it without realizing. Changes in your diet or lifestyle can also alter your body chemistry, influencing how a fragrance interacts with your skin, and as we age, various factors will affect its scent profile—sometimes positively, sometimes negatively. However, there are occasions, when it truly is the perfume at fault. If a fragrance smells markedly different from how you initially remembered, it might have surpassed its ideal shelf life.
Spraying perfume into the air and then walking into a “perfume cloud” will certainly impart some scent, but it greatly reduces the amount of product that ends up on your skin, making it less impactful. Your best bet is to apply fragrance directly onto your skin. If you want a little extra aura, add a bit to your hair.
This discoloration over time is typical for perfumes that include clean and natural ingredients. It will not affect the fragrance in any way.
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