Perfume Type
Everything You Should Know About Perfume!
Perfume | Parfum
Some perfumes may categorized as Perfume / Parfum. Perfume/parfum is the most high concentrate and can lasting for up to 8 hours. Perfume / Parfum also referred to as perfume extract, is the most concentrated formulation, and is usually the most expensive. It contains 15-30% aromatic compounds. Due to its high amount of aromatic compounds, it also tends to last the longest when applied to the skin. It is usually sold in small bottles of 1 ounce or less.
EDP - Eau De Perfume
Eau de parfum, also called eau de perfume or EDP, is the next most concentrated formula, and one of the most popular purchases. It consists of 10-15% aromatic compounds.
EDT - Eau De Toillete
Eau de toilette is also a popular choice, and is less expensive than the perfume or parfum formulations, although its scent will not last as long when applied to the skin. Eau de toilette contains 5-20% aromatic compounds.
Cologne / Eau De Cologne
Eau de Cologne originated in Cologne, Germany. Today, it is a generic term that defines a class of scented formulations by its typical concentration of about 2-5%. Cologne products are available for either men or women, and are sometimes mistaken for aftershave, which is actually a formula containing moisturizer, an antiseptic agent, and perfume. In addition, aftershave can be a gel, lotion, or liquid.
Here some of the facts on the lasting power of the perfume :
Perfume Parfum | Eau De Perfume (EDP) | Eau De Toillete (EDT) | Cologne (EDC) |
| 5 - 8 hours | 3 - 4 hours | 2 hours | 1 hour |
The lasting power of perfume may differ according to your skin type.
Do dab or spray fragrance on areas of your body where the heat will cause the fragrance to slowly release.
The "pulse points", i.e., anywhere you can easily feel your pulse, inside of wrists , inside of elbows, base of the throat, temples, behind the ears, behind the knees, ankles, breast cleavage or the middle of the chest, above the heart.
To store perfume so it will last, keep it away from heat and light.
A dark closet, a seldom-opened deep dresser drawer, or a covered box will work well. Exposure to light is a sure way to send your fine fragrances round the twist.
To store perfume so it will last, do not keep fine fragrances in the bathroom.
To store perfume so it will last, do not keep fine fragrances in the bathroom, as the heat and humidity will hasten the breakdown of the chemicals.
To store perfume so it will last, do not store perfumes in the fridge.
To store perfume so it will last, do not store perfumes in the fridge as the humidity and temperature can cause unhappy changes in the chemistry.
Layer the scent of your fragrance to make its presence felt longer.
Buy matching accessories to that fragrance (such as aftershave, shower gel, body lotion, deodorant) and apply those before spraying on the fragrance of the same make.
Do not spray fragrance into the air and then walk into it.
This disperses most of the fragrance into the air and you may end up with it on your face, which will cause breakouts due to the high oil content in the perfume. It is not very effective as far as making the fragrance last.
Do not spray fragrance in your hair.
It's sometimes believed that this will make the fragrance last longer, but in fact the oils in your scalp can change the fragrance in a way you won't like, and the alcohol in the fragrance can dry your hair.
Do not spray fragrance directly on your clothes.
Fragrance is designed to be on skin, not fabric, it may quickly turn into a smell you don't want around you as it reacts with the fabric.
To store perfume so it will last, avoid direct exposure to air.
Splash or pour bottles, which expose the fragrance to air every time they are opened, cause problems, so consider decanting perfume into a smaller atomizer for regular use.
