Perfume Tip
Depending on the fragrance, from six to 18 months, if stored correctly. Once a bottle of fragrance has been opened it should be used because all fragrance deteriorates with time: light, citrus-based perfumes in as little as six months; floral scents in about a year and a half. Indeed, Perfumes can go bad, but it does depend on the fragrance itself. Certain fragrances seem to be more fragile than others, hence will sour more easily
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The word comes from the Latin, meaning “a sweet-smelling fluid containing the essence of flowers and other substances”. But perfume has its origins in ancient Roman ritual. In the temples of Rome, crushed flowers, leaves, wood shavings, spices and aromatic resins were thrown onto burning coals as offerings to the gods. Their scent was released through smoke ( per fumum).
It can be difficult. “Finding the right fragrance is almost as hard as finding the right man,” complained Allure magazine. This can also be made more difficult because we change just like the natural seasons. You may feel that there can be no logic in your choice of perfumes because your sense of smell is so emotional, but the fragrances you most enjoy will probably belong to just one or two of the fourteen different fragrance families.
Like most good things, it takes a little effort to find a new perfume that is just right. You can start by understanding the difference between the fragrance families. Better still, you can contact us at perfumes@amberblue.com.ng, giving us the names of 3 perfumes you have thoroughly enjoyed wearing. We will get back to you with some recommendations.