I used to fashion myself as something of a fragrance connoisseur...... Until I discovered 'basenotes' with its olfactorily erudite member base. I'm learning more about fragrance composition and 'scentology', if you will, than I ever imagined.... and I'm loving it!
I'm an old-school chap so I lean heavily toward the classics, which sometimes presents a bit of a problem insofar as the availability of certain fragrances. One in particular that I adored back in the day is Patou Pour Homme, which as everyone knows has been discontinued. However, I see it still offered on the internet by commercial enterprises, as well as private sellers and - whereas I would normally jump at the opportunity to once again own a bottle of that sublime and mysterious elixir - I can't help but think to myself, "How fresh can the contents of that bottle be?"
Assuming it was kept in a climate-controlled environment and spared any prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, what would be the average shelf life for a fragrance of that calibre, or any fine fragrance for that matter? Patou Pour Homme in particular, however, as it is (was) such a unique and superbly crafted blend of astounding complexity and nuance.... One can only wonder how long could a delicate balance of that ilk sustain its integrity through the years?
If any of the more learned ladies and gentlemen of this community would honour me with a commentary on this theme, I would be most appreciative.
Cheers,
c2k
I'm an old-school chap so I lean heavily toward the classics, which sometimes presents a bit of a problem insofar as the availability of certain fragrances. One in particular that I adored back in the day is Patou Pour Homme, which as everyone knows has been discontinued. However, I see it still offered on the internet by commercial enterprises, as well as private sellers and - whereas I would normally jump at the opportunity to once again own a bottle of that sublime and mysterious elixir - I can't help but think to myself, "How fresh can the contents of that bottle be?"
Assuming it was kept in a climate-controlled environment and spared any prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, what would be the average shelf life for a fragrance of that calibre, or any fine fragrance for that matter? Patou Pour Homme in particular, however, as it is (was) such a unique and superbly crafted blend of astounding complexity and nuance.... One can only wonder how long could a delicate balance of that ilk sustain its integrity through the years?
If any of the more learned ladies and gentlemen of this community would honour me with a commentary on this theme, I would be most appreciative.
Cheers,
c2k
