When Do Fragrances Expire?
Some Will Begin to Expire in Less Than a Year and Others Will Last Upwards of 10 Year's. However, Three to Five Year's Is the Average Shelf Life of a...
Some will begin to expire in less than a year and others will last upwards of 10 years. However, three to five years is the average shelf life of a fragrance. According to experts, perfumes with heavier base notes will last the longest.
Do fragrances actually expire?
Typical Shelf Life
Most fragrance manufacturers will recommend tossing your bottle after anywhere from one to three years (check your label), but since fragrance doesn't expire in the same sense that food does, it's sometimes okay to keep using a bottle for four, even five years.
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How do I know if my perfume is expired?
Look for the expiry date on the body of the packaging or below the packaging. The best way to find the expiry date is by checking for the Batch Number or Period After Opening (aka PAO). Batch Number: this comes as a number count within the 3 to 12 number count range; letters of the alphabet are often inclusive.
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