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How long do stores keep fragrances in their warehouse?

post #1 of 8
12/4/12 at 2:22am
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Stores like Sephora, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, etc...

I've always wondered whether I've received a brand new bottle or a bottle that's been sitting in the warehouse for a year or two. I would hate to lose two years off it's shelf life because I was sent an older batch. Do these warehouses have a time limit before they have to get rid of it?

EDIT:
I forgot to mention checkcosmetics.net - I know it's a good site to check a scents manufacturing date, but unfortunately they don't list every brand.
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post #2 of 8
12/4/12 at 3:28am
Well IMO if the fragrance in particular isn't selling well and the store isn't movin enough inventory. I can see months easy.
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post #3 of 8
12/4/12 at 3:45am
Don't know. Doesn't worry me personally.
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post #4 of 8
12/4/12 at 5:09am
Sephora etc usually have a big movement, so I wouldn't worry. Plus, a couple of years in storage will not do anything to a frag. You will probably notice that many collectors actually look for *older* bottles, as perfumes are often reformulated.

The problem of Sephora are the warm lights of the display. It is not a big problem for perfumes in their boxes, but I have noticed that creams can go bad easily.

cacio
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post #5 of 8
12/4/12 at 6:32am
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Originally Posted by gandhajala View Post

Don't know. Doesn't worry me personally.

Nor me
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post #6 of 8
12/4/12 at 8:43am
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Thanks. I try not to think about it since I have no control over inventory stocks and what not.
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post #7 of 8
12/5/12 at 10:18pm
Since most consumers buy from retail stores, they usually restock very often.
If a product isn't selling, they'll drop the price, take a financial hit on it, and just get rid of it.
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post #8 of 8
12/5/12 at 10:19pm
Since most consumers buy from retail stores, they usually restock very often.
If a product isn't selling, they'll drop the price, take a financial hit on it, and just get rid of it.
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