You need to be familiar with all the available perfume types in order to choose the best one. You might be inclined towards a fragrance, like florals or orientals, that will come naturally. However, you must also have a sound knowledge of types of perfumes, when choosing a signature scent for yourself or for someone else.
The scent and quality of a product don’t change by having different types. It simply indicates the volume of fragrance oils held in the perfume. Here is a comprehensive overview of all the types of perfumes, and this guide will make it easy to choose the perfect one.
Types Of Perfume:
There are five main types of perfumes that differ in their fragrance oil concentration.
Parfum
Parfum has the highest concentration of fragrance oil. Unfortunately, it is also the most expensive. Parfums are 15 to 40% concentrated with fragrance oils, which makes it stronger and richer.
Eau De Parfum
Eau de parfum is 10 to 15% concentrated. They have a lower oil concentration than Parfum and have higher alcohol and water content. However, Eau de parfum remains a strong perfume and can last up to 6-8 hours. Eau de parfum and parfum are different in a way of their oil and alcohol concentrations.
Eau De Toilette
Eau de toilette usually has 4 to 15% fragrance oil concentration. Due to its lower fragrance oil concentration and higher alcohol content, it lasts between 2 – 4 hours, so you’ll need to reapply it now and then.
It is light weighted, making it a good choice for office wear and any other occasion where you shouldn’t smell offensive. In addition, Eau de toilette can be used in warmer seasons, such as the spring and summer.
Eau De Cologne
Some people feel nauseated by some headache inducing fragrances. Eau de Cologne is the best option for such people, as it is a much more diluted version of a perfume. Therefore, colognes have become more masculine over the years. However, you can still find some feminine fragrances listed under Eau de Cologne, containing a 2 to 5 percent fragrance oil concentration. It has a longevity of 2-4 hours.
These diluted colognes and fragrances are cheaper than much stronger types of perfumes. Many expensive perfumes with an “eau-de-cologne” feature are usually marketed as an after-shave or body splash for men.
Eau De Fraiche
Eau de Fraiche is also known as perfume water. It is the cheapest and most concentrated type of perfume. Typically, Eau-de-Fraiche has a concentration of 1 to 3 percent in the fragrance oil. This ultra-low fragrance oil concentration and high alcohol content mean that Eau de Fraiche usually evaporates in an hour to two hours. It works best during the summer or hotter days like at a gyn or a beach day.
