The fragrance industry is constantly shifting. Consumers are always looking for new things when it comes to their signature scent. If you’re new to the wonderful world of fragrances, it might surprise you to know that there are different types of perfumes.
As you find your favorites, it’s important to know these differences so you can decide with ease. Before you know it, you’ll have an unbeatable collection of perfume bottles, one for every occasion.
Ready to learn more? Let’s get started.
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Parfum
Parfum has the highest fragrance oil concentration. This tends to be the most expensive of the perfume types. You can expect around 15 to 40 percent fragrance oil concentration which makes it the strongest option.
You only need a few dabs to last you the whole day. You can find the best fragrances at reasonable prices by looking at wholesale perfume distributors.
Eau De Parfum
Eau de parfum holds a fragrance oil concentration of 10 to 15 percent. It’s lighter than parfum, having more alcohol and water concentration. Regardless of having a lighter oil concentration, it’s still quite strong and can last on your body for up to 8 hours.
Generally, you’ll find Eau de parfum in a spray or stopper bottle.
Eau De Toilette
Next is eau de toilette which contains four to 15 percent fragrance oil concentration. This type of perfume is normally housed in a spray bottle because of its high alcohol content and lower oil concentration.
You can expect an eau de toilette to last two to four hours. You’ll want to refresh it at some point in the day. This is the ideal option for office wear or when you don’t want a strong scent.
Eau De Cologne
If you want a light fragrance option, eau de cologne is the option for you. Although it has evolved into a male fragrance, you can still find plenty of feminine scents listed as eau de cologne.
Generally, eau de cologne holds about two to five percent fragrance oil concentration and lasts up to 4 hours. It’s a light option that comes with a favorable price tag.
Eau De Fraiche
The lightest of all types of fragrances is eau de fraiche, it’s also known as fragrance water. It’s the least concentrated and least expensive option. With a one to three percent fragrance oil concentration, you can expect the scent to disappear within an hour or two.
It’s a great product for the summer or to refresh after a workout.
Different Types Of Perfumes
The sense of smell in humans is powerful, no doubt about it. It’s no wonder people spend hundreds of dollars to find their signature scent. With all of the different types of perfumes on the market, it can be overwhelming to compare.
Luckily, it’s simpler than you might expect. The quality of your perfume isn’t determined by its type or fragrance oil concentration. Each type of perfume works for different situations, so be sure to mix it up from time to time.
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