How to Use Stoppered Perfume Flacons
Antique perfume flacons are undoubtedly considered art. These days owning a flacon made in France is not only about treasuring and appreciating the tradition of glass and perfume making but is also a statement: people either love or hate stoppered bottles which is not surprising.
A perfume bottle is as important as the juice itself. Set aside the ubiquitous climate change agenda (reduce/reuse/recycle which by the way perfectly suits the classic perfume bottle look) which has become contradictory (e.g. 'net zero') to the core values of conservationism and common sense; think of a perfume flacon as part of your personality, wardrobe, vanity table, etc, as well as homage to romanticism in a sense. I still stress the importance of low waste in beauty products but, please, remember, you can easily go too far in any agenda.
Once you try a flacon, you may never want to go back to spray bottles however convenient they might be for our modern life. Slowing down for a moment or two to open a flacon and apply perfume on your skin seems to stop the time itself... Although craftsmanship has been substituted by machinery in France, it is the process of anointing which helps us travel into the past to explore the roots of all natural perfume making and wearing.
When I make botanical perfumes I always want my fragrances and their stories to start a conversation, even the one within yourself and to yourself.
Flacons are very rare these days and unfortunately people are slowly forgetting the pleasure of slow perfume. Doing things on the go and having disposable things are signs of our hectic society. Why not try the old conventional method of applying perfume? Our perfumes have a long shelf life and flacons can be reused infinitely as zero waste bottles.
French flacons are made of heavy glass except for the small seal on the stopper which protects your perfume fro leaking and from the air exposure. I chose the traditional flacons for perfumes to revive the ritual of perfume dabbing.
Storage
French flacons and natural perfumes in general are best kept in a dark cool place. I do not recommend to store your perfume flacons in the bathroom. A bedroom is a perfect place. Please keep all your perfumes away from pets and kids. Perfumes are flammable and consist of pure alcohol and oils.
Transport
Flacons are waterproof if used properly. I do not recommend to take flacons with you for everyday use. They will stay safer on your vanity table or on the shelf. If you do have to travel or move and you need to transport your flacon with pure perfume, it may be important to fix the stopper to the bottle. Use some cord or simply wrap your flacon tightly with paper and fix the cord or tape. If possible, keep your perfume in a vertical position.
Our perfume sample vials are reusable and if you refill them with a pipette, you can use them as small travel perfumes.
Application
To open or close the flacon: rotate the stopper clockwise (until it feels tight) and push a little bit when closing it or pull slightly up when opening. Make sure you you do not push too much and close it well at the same time.
Use the stopper to apply your perfume on wrists or neck or any other part of your body. You can also use your finger tip or a cotton ball, whatever suits you.
Natural perfumes do NOT go bad or get contaminated as long you use them on clean and dry skin. There is more than 80% of alcohol which makes them stable for many years. The best tip for using parfums is to use them slowly. I know some might be scared to spill the precious perfume, but I promise you if you create a slow ritual when no one else can bother you and apply the perfume without haste, it will be safe.
Circular ZeroWaste Perfume
15ml flacons can be refilled using 100ml flacons. Use any clean pipette and clean it with vodka or food/cosmetic grade alcohol between uses, keep it clean by wrapping it in paper towel.
Final notes
Any natural perfumes may develop some sediment with time but not all. It depends on the temperature, ingredients and other conditions. Natural scents may get cloudy if the temperature is very cold. All this will not affect the perfume. BUT high temperature and direct sun exposure may be dangerous. Please NEVER leave your perfume bottle/flacon in the sun.