The SN Fragrance guide
Care and storage
Small habits that keep every bottle smelling the way it should.
Store it well, wear it well
Try the storage checker, then see the habits that protect your fragrance.
Where do you keep yours?
Pick a spot and see how well it protects the scent.
Store
Keep it cool and dark
Light and heat slowly break a fragrance down.
Store
Keep it in its box
The box shields the bottle from light.
Store
Avoid extreme temperatures
Skip hot cars and sunny windowsills.
Store
Close the lid properly
A closed lid keeps the scent from fading.
Wear
Moisturise first
Hydrated skin holds scent for longer.
Wear
Spray on pulse points
Warm skin helps the scent last.
Wear
Don't rub after spraying
Rubbing dulls the opening notes, so let the spray dry on its own.
Signs a fragrance has turned
Your nose is the best test. If a bottle smells different from before, these are the usual reasons.
The colour deepens
A bottle much darker than when you bought it has often had too much light or heat.
The opening smells sharp
A sour or metallic start, instead of the fresh opening you remember.
The scent feels flat
It fades fast and has lost the depth it had at first.
The liquid looks cloudy
Cloudiness or particles can mean the formula has changed.
Travelling with your fragrance
Keep it boxed
Use the box or a padded pouch so the bottle does not knock around.
Go small
Decant into a travel spray instead of carrying the full bottle everywhere.
Check the rules
Airlines limit liquids in hand luggage, so check yours before you fly.
Care questions
Quick answers to what people ask most.