Typically, there are 5 common types of perfumes
- PARFUM
- EAU DE PARFUM
- EAU DE TOILETTE
- EAU DE COLOGNE
- EAU DE FRAICHE
The main difference between these five perfume types is their fragrance oil concentration.
PARFUM
A fragrance that is classified as Parfum has a concentration between 21% to 39%.This type of fragrances Parfum commands the highest price and perfume strength due to its high concentration of fragrance oil,All notes Dominates.
EAU DE PARFUM
This is one of the most common types of perfume and fragrance categories and usually has a perfume concentration of around 12- 20% and a longevity of about six hours. It is therefore generally less expensive compared to Parfum strength fragrances. Eau de Parfum focuses on the Middle Notes of perfume. wearable in all seasons.
EAU DE TOILETTE
This is the less expensive version of the same scent.this perfume also has less perfume concentration . An Eau de Toilette fragrance usually has between 5% - 10% perfume concentration.The Top Notes which are the first scent released by a perfume are more dominant, making it refreshing when it is first applied, this is why EDT fragrances are popular during the summer days.
EAU DE COLOGNE
This perfume with the lowest concentration is Eau de Cologne (EDC) which generally has a 3% to 6% concentration which means it has a very high content of alcohol compared to fragrance and would generally only last around two hours. This fragrance comes with traditional splash style bottles.
EAU FRAICHE, AFTERSHAVE & MIST
Perfume oil concentration compared to other types of perfume, which is between 1% to 3% but lasts for up to two hours similar to Eau de Cologne. The main difference to Eau de Cologne is the low amount of alcohol, as Eau Fraiche usually consists of a low fragrance concentration and a high water concentration.
An Aftershave has a light fragrance concentration of up to 3% and a high alcohol content. It is usually available in splash bottles and is used after shaving to help close the pores, and gives only one to two hours of wear.
Mists are light and refreshing fragrances that are mostly water based with low alcohol content. A Mist fragrance type usually has a concentration of 1.5% to 3%. Due to the low alcohol content it can also be applied on the hair without causing it to dry out. You can expect a Mist fragrance to last a maximum of 2 hours.
