Thats a great question and you pushed me to do some research and this is what i found out. If open and used it lasts an average of a year depending on lighting and temp. Cool dark places will keep your fragrances longer. If unopened and unused they can last for five plus years depending on the same factors. Given that info the only differences you would normally experience are a slight darkening in color and weakening in the strength of your perfumes. They dont necessarily expire like other products we purchase thats why its hard to find expiration dates on fragrances. Well i sure learned some things and i hope you did as well. Hope this info helps. Thanks for the great question:)