Perfume, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne or body splash. There are lots of Forms of fragrance, but can you tell what exactly the difference between them? And why is perfume so expensive, while products like body splash and eau de cologne are so affordable? The big difference in them is how much fragrance or perfume concentration each contains. The higher the percentage of fragrance concentration, the longer the scent last on our skin. The price is also based on the percentage of fragrance concentration. The higher the concentration, the price is also expensive.
The most expensive and the most potent of all these products is what we called Perfume. It contains anywhere from 20% to 40% fragrance concentration and may be also called as "Extract" or "Extrait Perfume". Perfume fragrance with high concentration will last longer with only a few or less application than the other products.
The second most potent is Eau de parfum. It is very common and well-liked. Eau de parfum scents also last a long time and yet not that expensive than perfume. Eau de parfum contains 14%-19% fragrance concentration.
EDT or Eau de toilette is less potent than Eau de parfum with a 8% to 12% fragrance concentration. Eau de toilette is therefore light and does not last longer compare to Perfume and Eau de parfum fragrances. EDT last longer than Eau de cologne and body splash. It is also more affordable than Perfume and Eau de parfum.
Eau de cologne has a 5%-8% fragrance concentration and body splash contains 1%-4% fragrance concentration. These fragrances are not that potent and it will not last very long, and may have to be applied several times a day. It is also the most affordable of the various fragrances.
Alcohol content in perfumes
Fragrances also contains alcohol, alcohol makes the fragrance of a perfume give off a more pungent odor than it actually is. so that those around you can actually smell it. The higher the fragrance concentration, the less alcohol content.
