Perfume types

Perfume categories reflect the concentration of perfumed compounds in a solvent, which in fine scent is typically ethanol or a mixture of water and ethanol. The concentration by percent/volume of perfume oil is as follows:

• Perfume derivative (Extrait): 15-40% (IFRA: typical 20%) aromatic compounds
• Eau de Parfum (EdP), Parfum de Toilette (PdT): 10-20% (typical ~15%) aromatic compounds. Sometimes listed as “eau de perfume” or “millésime”.
• Eau de Toilette (EdT): 5-15% (typical ~10%) aromatic compounds
• Eau de Cologne (EdC): Chypre citrus type perfumes with 3-8% (typical ~5%) aromatic compounds
• Splash and After shave: 1-3% aromatic compounds

There are several types of Eau de Toilette spray available. Oils in Perfume Spray for Women are usually thinnes with a solvent, though this is not always the case, and its importance is doubtful. Undoubtedly the most natural solvent for perfume oil dilution is ethanol or a combination of ethanol and water. Perfume oil can also be adulterated by means of neutral-smelling oils such as fractionated coconut oil, or liquid waxes like jojoba oil.

 

The power and life of a perfume is based on the concentration, intensity and life of the aromatic compounds. Because the percentage of aromatic elementsimproves, so does the intensity and life of the aroma created. Different perfumeries or perfume centers dispense various amounts of oils to all their perfumes. Therefore, though the oil concentration of a perfume in Eau de Parfum (EdP) dilution will essentially be greater than the same perfume in Eau de Toilette (EdT) in the same span, the original quantities can change between perfume houses.

 

Men’s fragrances are hardly ever sold as EdP or perfume derivatives. Also, women’s fragrances are merely sold in EdC concentrations. Though this gender specific brand style is normal for assigning fragrance intensities, it doesn’t straightaway have anything to do with whether a smell was intended for men or women.

 

Furthermore, some perfumes with the alike product name but having a different concentration name may not only vary in their intensities, but in fact use different perfume oil combination over all.

 

Eau de Cologne (EdC) since 1706 in Cologne, Germany is mainly an exact smell and trademark. But outside of Germany the word has become generic for Chypre citrus perfumes (without base-notes). You can go here for reviews of several 100mL perfume bottles with Eau de Cologne.