🌿 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.

✅ 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.

• 🚫 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.