Perfume, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette and Eau de Cologne differ in the ratio of essential oils, which affects the ability to retain scent.
The main difference between perfumes lies in the concentration of the essence. Order from highest to lowest in the perfume concentration chart:
5 fragrances are distinguished by concentration of essence.
Conventional perfumery is a combination of three layers of incense, the top notes, the middle notes and the base notes, and in turn the layers will appear over time. The top scent is the first scent released from the perfume bottle. After a while, that layer of incense gradually fades and makes room for the middle layer to take effect. Finally, the base layer will take its place and last until the scent wears off.
Perfume usually contains up to 30% perfume essence while Eau de Toilette contains only 10%.
Perfume is usually the most expensive perfume because it contains 20-30% perfume essence. This means that the scent will last longer (from 6 to 8 hours), which means you will use less perfume, so Perfume is usually sold in small quantities.
Perfume is considered to be the best perfume because all three layers of top, middle and base notes coexist and support each other throughout the duration of the fragrance. Thanks to the high concentration of the perfume essence, Perfume does not have the problem of one layer evaporating faster than another.
Eau de Parfum can keep the scent for about 4-5 hours.
Eau de Parfum contains 15 – 20% perfume essence, the second place to stay (from 4-5 hours), suitable for outdoor activities. The scent of Eau de Parfum can be a bit strong when used indoors or in tight, crowded spaces. When using Eau de Parfum, a person standing an arm’s length away from you can sense your scent.
Eau de Parfum is also known by other names Parfum de Toilette, Eau de Perfume or Millesime.
Eau de Toilette is the most popular perfume because it is affordable for most users.
Eau de Toilette contains about 5 – 15% perfume essence, the scent lasts about 3 hours. Eau de Toilette has a light, bright scent that is very suitable for warm climates. This is also a perfume with a price that is affordable for most users.
Eau de Cologne was formerly used to refer to a scent for men.
In the past, Eau de Cologne was often used to refer to scents for men. Today, this term is used in a broader sense, referring to mild scents because they contain only 2-4% perfume essence. Fragrance time is about 2 hours. This type is suitable for use in hot climates. Eau de Cologne is sold in a larger capacity than other perfumes at a relatively cheap price.
Eau Fraiche is the perfume with the lowest concentration of essence, suitable for use even in sports activities.
Eau Fraiche is the perfume with the lowest concentration of essence, only from 1 – 3%. The scent stays on the skin for less than an hour, so it’s almost impossible to distinguish the notes. The product usually has a fresh, gentle scent that can be used at any time of the day, including during sports activities. Eau Fraiche has the cheapest price of the 5 perfumes.