The difference between Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette and Eau de Cologne
The difference between Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette and Eau de Cologne
Eau de Parfum, de Toilette and de Cologne | Forum by Dufry
Are you aware of the differences between Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum and Eau de Cologne? With all the different types, brands and price ranges available, finding the right fragrance for you can be hard enough. Knowing the meaning of the terms behind these categories will only make the process easier for you.
The first thing to understand is that the Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette e Eau de Cologne são categorias de fragrâncias comuns que diferem por sua concentração de óleos de perfume e pela intensidade de seu perfume is all about concentration. Fragrances are made from different natural and synthetic oils that give each of them their unique scent. However, these oils are blended with a carrier like alcohol. This is an important step because it stabilizes the fragrance and allows the manufacturer to control the concentration of scent and how long it will last on your skin.
This is why the categories of Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum and Eau de Cologne are useful: they tell you how concentrated the fragrance’s scent is. This has a direct correlation to how strong the scent will be and how long it will last—and finding the fragrance with the right strength for you is just as important as finding the perfect scent.
Eau de Parfum
Out of these three categories Eau de Parfums have the highest concentration of perfume oils, between 15 and 20 percent. They offer the fullest, most intense scents and are meant to last all day. The scent should still be prominent late in the evening. Eau de Parfums are also better for people with sensitive skin, as they include the lowest amount of alcohol.
Some of the most notable Eau de Parfums today include:
Sauvage Eau de Parfum by Dior: this fragrance for men features Calabrian bergamot, Sauvage’s signature scent, and vanilla from Papua New Guinea over an ambery-woody base to convey exoticism and sensuality.
My Way Eau de Parfum by Giorgio Armani: a luxury feminine fragrance, this Eau de Parfum feature scents ranging from bergamot to orange blossom from Egypt to tuberose and jasmine from India. My Way by Giorgio Armani is perfect for an open-minded, authentic woman ready to broaden her horizons.
1 Million Eau de Parfum by Paco Rabanne: A bold fragrance, full of power. This Eau de Parfum features salty notes, which are warm on the skin and reminiscent of leather. 1 Million by Paco Rabanne is for those that want to stand out and be seen.
Alien Eau de Parfum by Thierry Mugler: A radiant fragrance, this Eau de Parfum immediately signals femininity and refinement. Alien’s purple-hued bottle is designed to look like an amethyst, a precious gem that mirrors the fragrance itself.
Eau de Toilette
Eau de Toilettes are the middle of the pack option when it comes to fragrance strength, with their perfume oil concentrations ranging between 5 and 15 percent. Their scent can last for many hours on your skin but not necessarily all day long, as is the case with Eau de Parfums.
Here are some fragrances to consider in the Eau de Toilette category:
Phantom Eau de Toilette by Paco Rabanne: Phantom is the new fragrance for men by Paco Rabanne. This Eau de Toilette presents notes of creamy lavender, lemon and woody vanilla. Phantom will elevate your confidence, making you feel energized and sexy.
Opium Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent: One of Yves Saint Laurent’s most emblematic fragrances, Opium has symbolized addiction with its scent ever since it was created. Between its flower and spice scents, Opium Eau de Toilette is a delicious and provocative fragrance.
Eros Eau de Toilette by Versace: Its name alluding to the Greek god of love and physical desire, Eros Eau de Toilette was designed for strong, passionate men who are masters of themselves. It features tantalizing notes of vanilla, oak moss and cedarwood.
Eau de Cologne
These are very light fragrances, with concentration of perfume oils between 2 to 4 percent. Eau de Colognes last for only a few hours and many people carry them with them to freshen up throughout the day.
If this sounds like the fragrance type for you, here are some Eau de Colognes to consider:
English Pear & Freesia Eau de Cologne by Jo Malone London: With the sensuous freshness of just-ripe pears combined with white freesias and amber, this Eau de Cologne by Jo Malone London evokes the essence of autumn. This luscious and golden fragrance is perfect for an authentic, confident woman.
Gentleman Eau de Cologne by Givenchy: With hints of an electrifying citrus tonic, bergamot and rosemary—this Eau de Cologne takes you into an explosive freshness. This irreverent fragrance was designed for free-spirited men who follow only their instincts.
Lime Basil & Mandarin Eau de Cologne by Jo Malone London: This is Jo Malone London’s signature fragrance and a modern classic. It features peppery basil, aromatic white thyme and a citrus touch for a unisex Eau de Cologne that is sure to impress.
Next time you are on the market for a new fragrance you don’t have to be overwhelmed. Whether you opt for the all-day prominence of Eau de Parfums or the manageable lightness of Eau de Colognes, there is a type of fragrance for you.