Parfum, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne - Learn the difference

Fragrances are divided into many subcategories, specifying their duration, strength and concentration. If you are new to this world, you have come to the right place. Below we explain everything you need to know about perfume, eau de parfum, eau de toilette and eau de cologne .

1. Fragrance
He fragrance It is the most expensive type of fragrance in the world. It has the most concentrated oils and lasts up to 24 hours after application. It has a concentration between 20% to 30% of pure perfume, that is, oil mixed with fragrance. Although this fragrance is quite expensive, the intensity is top quality.

2. Eau De Parfum
Unlike perfumes , eau de parfum It contains between 10% to 20% pure perfume oil, the rest is mixed with alcohol and water. Eau de parfum It lasts between eight to ten hours. It's perfect for a day at work or even for college.

3. Eau De Toilette
Eau De Toilette has a concentration of 5% to 15% of oil mixed with alcohol. It's perfect for summer and lasts 3 to 5 hours. Therefore, if you are going to an important interview or a function that lasts a maximum of 3 hours, this type of fragrance is designed exclusively for you.

4. Eau De Cologne
Last but not least, let's talk about Eau de cologne , it has a lower concentration of oil mixed with alcohol. It lasts about 2 hours and when applied for the first time it has a strong fragrance smell. Its concentration is 2% to 4% perfume oil and you can use quite a lot without fear of refilling too much.