Can perfume go bad/off?

Question

I just bought my husband a bottle of Paco Robanne XS, it is a very old perfume in the sense that it has been out a long time but I think the smell is great. He opened the bottle and there were red flakes at the bottom of the liquid. It also doesn't smell the same as I remember. I can't see an expiry date on the bottle. Can I take it back to the store or will they say perfume doesn't go bad?

Answer 1

all perfumes should be stored in dry, cool place,never in sunlight, the top must be tight.most perfume will only last a short time probably a year maybe two obviously it also depends the quality of the perfume, cheap perfume like cheap wine will go off sooner unfortunately unlike wine it is not a case of store well and the longer it's kept the better it becomes.buy it and use it.that's what it's for  

Answer 2

Like  all  thing,  it  can  go  off.

Perfumes  should  be  stored  in  a  cool  place  away  from  sunlight.

Take  it  back  and  ask  for  a  refund.

Answer 3

Maybe after 20 or more years but still reckon it will keep its smell

Answer 4

I am sure it does go off, as I've had bottles for years and they don't smell very good after that time. It's hard to describe, but they all have the same sort of smell, so I guess the fragrance wears off before the smell of the other ingredients does.

I think go back to the store and be really nice and polite about it, as that will give you the best chance of a refund.

Answer 5

Yes i can if you leave it in the sun/hot place.

Answer 6

Take it back yes it can go bad if left in sunlight or is very old

Answer 7

don't leave toiletries, perfumes and make up in sunlight, they will go bad

i suggest you do take it back to the store, it might not necessarily be off, but it IS a faulty item

take it back and demand a refund or exchange, and if they refuse, ask to speak to the manager and explain that you bought this item, it's faulty and you want a refund.

you have to be very stubborn with these kinds of people :)

hope i helped

Answer 8

Yes it does, after a year or so, especially if its been somewhere warm!!!