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.

How do you tell if a fragrance has gone bad?

You can tell if your perfume has expired by simply checking for a number of key signs; scent - does it smell different, appearance - has the colour changed and date - some perfumes may have an expiry date. Test How it smells - one of the most obvious ways to tell if your perfume has gone off is to smell it.

Does fragrance expire?

Does Perfume Expire? Unfortunately, once a bottle of perfume has been opened, it will eventually expire. I know, this is sad news to hear, especially if you have a few open fragrances sitting in your bathroom cabinet. But the good news is, on average, an open fragrance can last about two years.