shelf life

[bevvy]

Hi everyone.
I was just wondering what the shelf life is of an opened bottle of F.O and E.O is???

Thanks

 

[IanT]

it would depend on the particular EO or FO's, generally Id say if stored ni a cool dark place they should keep 6 mos to 1yr?

 

[Tabitha]

Most suppliers will tell you 1 year. With that being said, I have some favorite bottles I have savoring for *years*. I have a plumeria that gets better w/ age like a fine wine!

 

[pepperi27]

I agree with tab. I also think it depends on where you get it and how fresh it is. I buy most all my fragrances from peaks.

 

[mandolyn]

Depends. Patchouli gets better the older it is. If kept in amber bottles FO/EO's will last longer. I've had a supplier tell me stored in amber bottles away from light up to 2 years.

 

[Healinya]

How can you tell if it's bad? I have a couple bottles that I bought at From Nature With Love back in 1999, and they still smell fresh. I won't use them cuz I know they are bad, but it's almost a science project for me - they look and smell as fresh as the day I got it... I assumed the only way to tell if to use it and have a mistake happen, or no scent?

 

[digit]

I won't use them cuz I know they are bad, but it's almost a science project for me - they look and smell as fresh as the day I got it...

What you need to do, is box them up securely and send them to me. I will enjoy...........uh.........I mean test them and let you know if they were good or not.

Digit

 

[mandolyn]

How can you tell if it's bad? I have a couple bottles that I bought at From Nature With Love back in 1999, and they still smell fresh. I won't use them cuz I know they are bad, but it's almost a science project for me - they look and smell as fresh as the day I got it... I assumed the only way to tell if to use it and have a mistake happen, or no scent?

Well, when I think bad, I think weak or off-smelling. If they still smell strong with no off-smell, I'd go ahead and use them - not in something I'd sell, but for my own personal use.