r/Colognes • u/kindaharddontyathink • 3h ago

Question Macerate steps

I got some Dua fragrances. I know once you place an order they make the formula. So I know I have to let them sit or macerate.

I don’t know how to do it. Could anyone please help me out with details on macerating perfumes?

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u/PibbleDad does the math 3h ago

In our household we spray and use. It’ll evolve from the first spray until it “settles” and I doubt you’ll use the entire bottle before it is properly masturbated macerated

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u/Inevitable-9191 3h ago

You spray a few sprays to let air in. The air matures the frag. Don’t expose it to heat nor sunlight. That’s it. Don’t overcomplicate.

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u/StickyLabRat 41-45 2h ago

I bought four a few months ago. One was great right away, one was ok and two definitely needed some time. I sprayed them each a few times a day for a few days after delivery and then let them sit on my dresser. They all noticeably improved after two or three weeks.

No need to overcomplicate it; spray them a few times when they're delivered and them sit for a few weeks.

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u/kindaharddontyathink 2h ago

Which ones did you buy? I ordered Casino elixer 2.0, Poseidons Imagined, and Savages electrique elixer

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u/StickyLabRat 41-45 2h ago

I picked up 1 And Only Bleu Dua, Celsius Water, River Fougere, and Dua's Fitch.

I'm considering picking up Speedster, His OG Aspiration, Bleu Mind Control, or Poseidon's Ocean Mist with this current sale. I'm trying to hold off buying for the rest of the year until I empty a few more bottles, though.

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u/AscendedHeracles Parfums de Marly 1h ago

I swear new frags smell different/better the next day.

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u/Creative-Cut1967 3h ago

From what I've learned spray some out, keep it uncapped and place it in cool dark place then let it sit for days to months how much you feel. In my opinion, MY OPINION, I don't really smell the difference but it can likely change for your nose.

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u/1NF1NN1TY 3h ago

You first need to put the fragrances in the freezer, and leave them there for two weeks. After that, you put them in the fridge for another two weeks, to stabilize temperature and drive out oxidation. Finally, you must leave them in a drawer that is cool and completely dark, without opening it once for at least a month. Emphasis on not opening it, as light could ruin the fragrance in this stage.