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Perfumery as we know it now was created in Europe in the 19th century. Perfumes consist of a mixture of water, ethanol (alcohol), and essential oils.
With the development of the industry and the spread of perfumes more and more, there have become countless scents and different concentrations of perfumes, which causes a lot of confusion when choosing the right perfume.
The idea of concentrating perfumes:
Perfume consists of the raw material, which is essential oil, and alcohol. The higher the percentage of essential oil in the bottle, the stronger and longer lasting the fragrance will be. The lower the percentage, the less stable it becomes, and therefore its scent will last a shorter time.
You can usually find the concentration of the perfume under the brand name on the bottle, and this concentration indicates the strength of the fragrance.
To make these concentrations easier to understand, they have been divided into categories, where you can determine the strength and longevity of the fragrance by the name of the concentration category on the perfume bottle.
Perfume categories:
- Parfum:
Parfum is considered the most concentrated among the different types of perfumes, as it contains 20% of essential oils.
The scent of perfume can last for up to 7 hours or more, and is considered suitable for the winter because of its strength. - Eau de Parfum:
It contains between 10-15% of essential oil.
Its scent can last for up to 4–5 hours, and is suitable for daily use in fall and winter. - Eau de Toilette:
It contains less than 10% essential oil, and is considered the most common.
Its scent lasts for a period of between 3 and 4 hours, and it is recommended to use it in spring and summer. - Eau de Cologne:
It contains the lowest concentration of essential oil, around 3% to 5%, and is often used by children and women.
Its scent lasts for only two hours, and is considered refreshing in hot climates. - Eau Fraiche:
It is considered the lightest concentration, ranging from only 1% to 3%, and its scent lasts for less than two hours.
It is best used in hot climates and is available at a low price.
