What are the Different Types of Perfumes?
Shopping for the fragrances that you like, lasts long and is also at the price point you want, can become a daunting task. There are so many different types of concentrations. It can get hard for one to choose which one they should get to fit their needs. Let me explain all the different types of perfumes that there are to choose from:
Parfum
This is the first and highest oil concentrated fragrance. This fragrance has about 15- 40% fragrance and about 20-30% concentration. This is one of the most expensive fragrances and are one of the fragrances that last the longest. This fragrance can last about 6 to 8 hours. Which is crazy! you would not need to touch up your fragrance after wearing parfum. This is also good for people with sensitive skin as it contains very little alcohol. This type of fragrance is perfect for the people who are out all day and need very long lasting scents.
what is Eau De Parfum (EDP)?
Eau de parfum is the next high concentrated perfume. This perfume has a slight more alcohol and slight more water then the parfum does. This fragrance is 15- 20% concentrated. This perfume is also very popular and long lasting too. This perfume will last about 4-6 hours. This perfume is perfect for everyday wear. It is also used many times for night wear. This is the perfect concentration to wear to work, conferences or even school or college.
what is Eau De Toilette (EDT)?
This perfume is perfect for day wear. Weather it be going out with friends, a breakfast date or even shopping. This perfume has a concentration of 5-15%. This perfume usually contains more alcohol. It is also inexpensive and can last for about 2-3 hours. This is perfect to wear in the morning.
what is Eau De Cologne ?
This perfume has about only 2-4% of concentration. This perfume will last you about 2 hours. This perfume is perfect to wear to grocery shopping or when going out to do errands. It is very inexpensive and contains more alcohol then the others. This fragrance usually comes in a big bottle because you would need to use more of it then you would for the others.
what is Eau De Fraiche ?
This is the last of the concentrations of the perfumes. This perfumes contains only 1-7% of concentration. It is also mostly contained with water and not alcohol. This fragrance would last you about 1-2 hours. You would need to keep putting this fragrance on to have it smell on your body. This is also one of the most inexpensive perfume that you will ever find.
Now that you know the differences between the different types of perfume. It will become a little more easier on knowing which concentration to choose and which will work best with your lifestyle. Check out all our different fragrances and concentrations that we carry here.
1. Non-Alcohol vs. Alcohol-Based Perfumes – Which One is Better?
Two types of perfumes exist in the market as oil-based and alcohol-based products which offer various benefits based on individual choices.
Non-Alcohol Perfumes(Attars & Concentrated Perfume Oils): Those with sensitive skin can benefit from oil-based perfumes since they include few or no alcohol contents. Perfumes using oil as their base persist longer because their scents gradually emit from the skin and remain proximate to bodily areas for an intimate olfactory experience.
Alcohol-Based Perfumes (EDP, EDT, Cologne, etc.): Alcohol-Based Perfumes offer better fragrance projection than other varieties since alcohol works as an enhancer of scent dispersion. Such perfumes emit strong scents that easily leave noticeable trails yet they produce shorter durations when compared to oil-based fragrances.
For those who seek long-duration fragrances next to their skin oil-based perfumes should be your choice. People seeking intense fragrance projection along with noticeable scent clouds should choose alcohol-based perfumes.
2. Solid Perfumes – A Unique and Travel-Friendly Option
Solid perfumes made with wax provide people with a choice of fragrance that remains discreet while maintaining precise control of its application. Solid perfumes differ from sprays since they do not contain alcohol base and provide natural moisture while being applied.
Why Choose Solid Perfumes?
✔ Travel-Friendly: Solid perfumes offer great portability because they have a compact size and spill-proof design that allows TSA approval which fits perfectly in pockets or handbags. Check all the rules of TSA here.
✔ Subtle & Personal: The scent from solid perfumes stays focused on the skin because these products avoid overwhelming spaces with their fragrance while remaining personal.
✔ Long-Lasting: The direct application of perfumes to skin enables fragrance particles to last longer as the heat from your body transforms their scent during wear.
Luxury labels together with boutique perfume manufacturers provide solid perfume versions of their signature scents which enhance the choices in elegant fragrance products for perfume enthusiasts.
Also check our amazing blog on "eau de toilette vs parfum: Understanding the differences "
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