Raw Materials in Natural Perfumery – Correct Storage and Care

Raw Materials in Natural Perfumery – Correct Storage and Care

In natural perfumery, the quality of your raw materials determines the quality of your creations. This pocket guide, Raw Materials in Natural Perfumery: Storage & Care, compiled using references like perfumery legends like G. W. Septimus Piesse and Steffen Arctander, alongside modern studio practice.

Learn how to protect your essential oils, resins, and absolutes from light, air, and time itself — ensuring every drop remains true to its botanical origin.

What’s Inside the Pocket Guide 

This downloadable mini-booklet explains:

  • How to store essential oils and absolutes for maximum longevity

  • The natural chemistry of degradation — why some materials improve with age while others fade

  • Best containers and storage temperatures for oils, resins, tinctures, and concretes

  • Traditional preservation methods (ref. Piesse and Arctander)

  • Modern studio practices: inert gas, antioxidants, and labelling systems

  • Shelf-life estimates by material type — from citrus oils to woody bases

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Keep it with you wherever you blend — on your phone, tablet, or desktop.

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The book Cover has A teal blue textured background with the Natural Perfume Academy logo and then different types of natural raw perfumery materials storage bottles, such as aluminium, brown glass, rubber stoppered and clear glass with glass stoppers. There is a lemon and some resins in the photo also.
Download Raw Materials in Natural Perfumery: Storage & Care, a free pocket-sized EPUB from the Natural Perfume Academy.

TLDR FAQ 

Q: How should I store natural perfume ingredients?
A: Store natural perfume materials in airtight amber glass containers, away from light, heat, and humidity. Some oils benefit from refrigeration, while resins and woods prefer cool, dry storage.

Q: What is the shelf life of essential oils and natural materials?
A: Most essential oils last 1–3 years, while woods, resins, and absolutes can remain stable for 5–10 years or more when stored correctly.

Q: Why download the EPUB version?
A: EPUBs are lightweight, reflowable, and ideal for phones and tablets. They take less space and energy than PDFs while keeping the same high-quality information. Choosing the EPUB version isn’t just about readability — it’s also the energy-smart choice. EPUBs are up to 70% smaller than PDFs, using less data, less storage, and less power each time they’re opened.

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