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AORA SCENT EDUCATION

How to Store Perfume Properly

By AORA Fragrance Atelier • 5 min read • September 22, 2026

Perfume can spend months or years in your collection, so storage matters.

Keep it away from direct sunlightA sunny windowsill may look beautiful, but constant light and heat are not ideal for fragrance. Store bottles in a shaded location.

Avoid high heatDo not leave perfume in a hot car for extended periods. High temperatures and repeated temperature swings can affect fragrance over time.

Be careful with bathroomsBathrooms are convenient, but frequent heat and humidity changes from showers make them less stable than a cool cupboard, drawer or bedroom cabinet.

Keep the cap onClose your fragrance properly after use and avoid unnecessary exposure.

Keep the original box if you likeThe box can provide another layer of protection from light and also makes bottles easier to organise.

AORA storage ideaIf you own several AORA fragrances, organise them by use: fresh daytime scents such as INFINITY and ILLUSION; evening scents such as OBSESSION and ADDICTION; floral options such as ROSE and DESTINY; and richer unisex scents such as HEAVEN, PASSION OUD and SILK OUD.

That makes choosing your fragrance easier while keeping the bottles protected.

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