Maceration Process

🌿 Post-Transit Care & Maceration Guide

Why your perfume may smell lighter after delivery

Shipping exposes perfumes to heat, shaking, and pressure changes. This can:

  • Push volatile top notes into the bottle’s headspace

  • Temporarily unbalance oils and alcohol

  • Reduce initial projection and longevity

A short “reset” period allows the fragrance to recover and re-bloom.

âś… Why to Do?

 

Freshly blended perfumes often need to be kept in a deep freezer (or at least very cool storage) for a short period because of maceration and stability reasons:

1. Stabilization of Molecules – When you first blend essential oils, aroma chemicals, and alcohol, the molecules are still "dancing" around. Cooling helps them settle, bind, and stabilize faster.


2. Maceration Support – Low temperature slows down evaporation and oxidation, allowing the fragrance notes to marry smoothly. This deepens and balances the scent.


3. Clarity & Sediment Separation – Cold storage helps any undissolved particles, waxes, or impurities settle at the bottom, making the perfume clear.


4. Oxidation Prevention – Perfume oils are sensitive to heat, light, and oxygen. Freezing reduces the risk of degradation during the early blending stage.


5. Shelf-Life Extension – Especially for fresh blends, cold storage ensures longevity and prevents top notes from “burning off” too quickly.

 

👉 In short: the deep freezer isn’t mandatory, but it’s a shortcut for stabilization, clarity, and preservation. Some perfumers prefer leaving perfumes at room temperature for months (traditional maceration), but if you want faster clarity and more stable blends, the deep freezer helps.

âś… What to Do

Step 1 — Reset (Day 0)

  • Ensure the cap is tightly closed.

  • Shake gently for ~30 seconds to re-mix oils and alcohol.

Step 2 — Cold-Set (Days 1–5)

  • Place the sealed bottle upright in a deep freezer for 5 days.

  • ❄️ Why: Cold stabilizes the blend, collapses micro-bubbles, slows oxidation, and re-dissolves aroma molecules evenly.

Step 3 — Macerate (Days 6–12)

  • Move the bottle to a cool, dark place for 7 days.

  • đźš« Do not spray or test during this period.

  • 🌌 Why: Time allows deeper notes (woods, ambers, resins) to “round out,” improving balance, projection, and longevity.

Step 4 — Evaluate (Day 14+)

  • Spray 1–2 times on clean skin.

  • ✨ Expect a fuller, smoother scent. Many perfumes will continue to improve with longer rest.

⚠️ Important Notes & Safety

  • Freezer Safety: Perfume (high in alcohol) will not freeze in a home freezer.

  • Cloudiness: Temporary haze or sediment after chilling is normal—let it warm to room temp and gently roll if needed.

  • Storage: Always store perfumes in a cool, dark place to maintain quality long-term.

 

 

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