Eau de Parfum The Label

If you’ve been shopping for fragrances lately, you may have noticed that some versions of the same fragrance tend to be sold at different price points. This could be due to the concentration of the fragrance in the bottle, which is why you may see an ‘eau de toilette’ or ‘eau de parfum’ label on the fragrance you’re buying. But what is the difference? And how can you be sure that you’re getting the best deal for your money?

Eau de parfum is the label that is given to perfume that has a higher concentration of natural oils in it. All fragrances are made of natural materials, such plant and flower extracts, and these oils and extracts determine how intense the scent and how the perfume will last when sprayed on the skin. In order to stretch the scent, alcohol is used as the base for the perfume.

The strongest concentration of perfume, which is refereed to as extract, can contain up to 40 percent of perfume concentrates, which means that the oil contains much of its original scents. This is the most expensive form of perfume you can purchase, since it is more authentic and could last you for years depending on the size of the bottle.

Eau de parfum is not quite as concentrated as extract, but is still very potent. It is the most common form of perfume, and retains about 15% of the fragrance’s natural oils. If you use this form of perfume, you can expect the scent to last all day long, and to linger on your clothes for few days.

Eau de toilette and eau de cologne contain the lowest amount of natural oils for perfume, which is why most people prefer eau de parfum. There is only 6 percent natural oil in these varieties, and is only supposed to be used as a refresher, similar to an aftershave.

You can find eau de parfum varieties at your local department store; designers like Versace and Dolce and Gabbana have created colognes and perfumes that have a medium concentration to them at prices that are much more affordable than purchasing the extracts. You can also search online for your favorite scents by going to www.fragrancewarehouse.com, where you can find fragrances from designers like Chanel and Escada.

If you’re trying your fragrance on in a store and want to make sure that the scent will last, do a little shopping for about 30 minutes or so, and check to see if the scent is still strong. You should be able to smell a small (not overwhelming) cloud of fragrance around you. Also, take some samples home to see if the eau de parfum fragrance you like will last all day. Happy shopping!

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