My husband bought Chanel No 5 and i was very excited.However there is no smell after initial spray within minutes n feel cheated as other perfumes are so gorgeous smell hours later so had i become a victim of fake or old stock.Bough t it at a pharmacy carrying many other brands. Please help.

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1. Look at the tip of the nozzle to ensure that it is still intact. If there seems to be a perfume buildup within the tip, simply run the tip under hot water and use a pin to pry any gunk loose. Press the nozzle tip gently down on the top of the perfume bottle to reattach.
2. Remove the tip of the nozzle if it will not spray and soak a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol. Apply the alcohol to the interior top of the plastic tube and let it sit for 10 to 15 seconds. Use a pin to slide down the center of the tube to remove any built-up gunk that may exist in the tube. This tube is what feeds the perfume from the bottle, to the tip.
3. Use tweezers to pull the plastic tube upward if it will not connect to the nozzle of the tip properly. The tip should snap onto the plastic tube; however, if it does not then the tube is too low in the bottle.
4. Return to the store, where you bought the perfume, and request a new replacement tip. Craft stores may also carry the replacement tips. The sprayer inside the tip may be off or uneven which will cause the perfume not to spray.
5. Exchange the perfume for a new bottle at the store. Manufacturers, especially if it is a new bottle, will replace the bottle at no charge. Depending on the store, you may be able to exchange the bottle even if it is almost empty.
6. Pry out the inner workings of the perfume bottle and dab the perfume on your skin, instead of spraying.Take the insides of the nozzle out by removing the tip, and use tweezers to remove the inner tube. Around the edge of the perfume bottle is a plastic encasement that will need to come off. Use a pocket or paring knife to loosen the edges around the encasement and pop it off. Under the encasement will be a metal ring that attaches the encasement to the bottle. Using the same method as the encasement, pry the metal ring off the bottle. Purchase a small cork to insert in the bottle to prevent a spill.

Hi there,

According to this website:
http://www.scentiments.com/home/perfume-shelf-life.aspx

Perfume has a shelf-life of 3-5 years.

If the box is opened then the perfume will be more exposed to sunlight which can speed up evaporation from the bottle and could cause changes to the color and scent.

Keeping your perfume in a cool dark place will help it to preserve its color and scent.

I agree with the dept store lady that exposure to heat and light will cause damage to the perfume but if it comes in a box that has not been opened then the damage should be minimal, especially if it's a popular scent that doesn't stay on the shelf for long.

Best wishes,

Chris

The best selling perfume for women is
Chanel No. 5.

Deodorants (abbreivated as DEO) are substances applied to the body to eliminate body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration. A subgroup of deodorants, antiperspirants, prevent odor and reduce sweat produced by parts of the body. Antiperspirants are typically applied to the underarms, while deodorants may also be used on feet and other areas in the form of body sprays.
Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body, animals, objects, and living spaces a pleasant scent.

I know plenty.
There's 'Midnight Poison' which is also by dior. Really lovely smell.
There's 'Curious' by Britney Spears. I know it doesn't sound particualy classy but it's a gorgeous fragrence.
There's 'Chance' by Chanel.
There's 'Prada' which is a light smells.
And another good one is 'Davidoff Cool Water'.

Hope this helps.

add one cup of white vinegar to the tank every week. that will keep it fresh and smelling good.