Does perfume go bad

Answer 1

When perfume "expires", a few things could happen. The smell could dissappear or become very weak. The smell could also intensify or turn bitter, rotten, or have a new edge to it (indicating that it has gone bad). The liqid perfume could begin to congeal or form clumps, too.

Answer 2

When perfume is applied, it is usually sprayed in liquid form on the body. When the liquid touches the body, it absorbs the body heat. The heat gives the particles more energy, making them move faster. When the particles move faster, they change from a liquid to a gas. The gas can then be inhaled through the nose, and thus can be smelled.

Answer 3

Perfume or scent is a solution of volatile (something which evaporates readily)chemicals (the smelly stuff) in a mixture of alcohol and water.

Immediately the perfume is sprayed the alcohol evaporates away and the water is absorbed into the skin or fabric taking with it the volatile chemicals.

The water is absorbed completely leaving behind the chemicals to gradually evaporate and hence the perfume releases its smell!

Answer 4

the principle ingredient is alcohol and that is a gasious liquid.

Answer 5

Perfume is made to evaporate once it is sprayed onto clothing or into the air. When it is sprayed, it evaporates and releases the fragrant smell.

Answer 6

Yes, they do, especially when you keep the bottle open. I don't know how long you can keep a perfume, but I assume that you can keep them a few years.

Answer 7

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