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What is a tester perfume and should you buy one? Tester perfumes are a great way to try a scent before purchasing the retail version. If you enjoy saving money, and don’t mind plain packaging, a tester perfume can be a brilliant buy! Here, you’ll find out more about tester perfumes, and whether you should…

Why is alcohol added to perfumes? The main reason is to make your fragrance last longer.  However, there are also other reasons why perfumes have alcohol. Let’s find out more… Why do perfumes have alcohol? The main reason that perfumes have alcohol is to help the fragrance last longer. Alcohol is a volatile substance, which…

Is your Chanel perfume or Dior bottle leaking? The chances are that if you have a leaky perfume bottle, you may not know how to stop it… We know from experience just how frustrating this can be, especially if you’ve spent a lot of money on an expensive perfume.  Well, if you’ve been wondering ‘why…

Should you spray perfume in the shower, or should you apply perfume after showering? If you follow trends on TikTok, then you may be wondering what the best method of perfume application is.  Here, we look at the pros and cons of spraying perfume in the shower, and how you can keep smelling fresh after…

What does it mean when a fragrance is discontinued? There are a few reasons why perfumes get discontinued, including lack of sales or difficulty in obtaining ingredients.  Here, we explore the reasons why many perfumes get discontinued, and what to do if your favorite fragrance becomes unavailable to purchase.  Why do perfumes get discontinued? Usually,…

You’ve spent your hard-earned money on a beautiful scent but you’ve left it in the car overnight – on a cold winter’s day! Will your perfume freeze? Only perfumes containing low alcohol content will freeze. If your perfume contains over 80% alcohol (which most do), then it’s unlikely to freeze.  Read on to discover more…

There’s no denying that we all love a beautiful scent, but what is the difference between EDP VS EDT?  Here, we delve into what EDP VS EDT is, popular examples of each, and if one is better than the other. Read on to see how they compare… What is EDT? EDT is short for eau…

Are there perfumes for clothes? Yes. If you’ve been searching for a perfume solely for your clothes or another garment, you’ll be pleased to know that fabric perfume is something you can purchase.  Fabric sprays are brilliant for leaving a pleasant aroma on all types of fabrics, including clothes, shoes, upholstery, towels, and linen. Here’s…

Having a perfume taste in mouth may feel like a cause for concern, but in most cases, it’s actually nothing to worry about. There are many times when I’ve spritzed a strong fragrance and tasted the after-effects of the perfume.  That said, there are several other reasons why you may be tasting perfume in the…

Does perfume expire if unopened?  We confess to having a large perfume collection – some of which is still sealed.  If you’re like us or you’ve just purchased a perfume, you may be wondering what its shelf life is.  Does perfume go bad unopened? Unfortunately, the answer is yes, the average unopened perfume shelf life…