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While many aspects of perfumery are complex, when it comes to these two signifiers things are actually quite simple: it all comes down to perfume oil content.
In general, eau de parfum contains a higher concentration of oil, second only to pure perfumes. The concentration of perfume oil in eau de parfum is around 15 to 20 per cent, making them long lasting without being cloying. Eau de parfum may be described as richer and denser, lasting up to ten hours on the skin. They can generally be considered a ‘strong perfume’ option.
When it comes to eau de toilette, the perfume oil content is a little lower – usually between 10 and 15 per cent. Because of this, some believe that eau de toilette is better suited for daytime wear, as they tend to be lighter and fresher than their eau de parfum counterparts. Unlike eau de parfums, they tend to last only a few hours before the scent fades.
What is Eau de Parfum?
These different perfume types do have their own benefits. Eau de parfum offers improved sillage – being the proximity in which the perfume can be sensed on skin.
While you can wear eau de parfum any time of the day, their evocative scents are a winning choice for evening. The base and heart notes in eau de parfum tend to take centre stage once the perfume settles on the skin.
What is Eau de Toilette?
The lighter concentration of oil in eau de toilette make them a great choice for everyday wear. For those who prefer light scents or work in close quarters with other people, eau de toilette tends to be less cloying, and even if you go overboard on the spritzing, the scent will likely taper off sooner rather than later. If you’re searching for a strong perfume but find that you love the scent of a particular eau de toilette, don’t fret – they can also be re-applied throughout the day without affecting the fragrance quality.
A Final Note
Storing any perfume correctly is the true secret to its brilliance and staying power. Be sure to store your perfume in a dry, dark place (sunlight can break down the scent) – avoid storing perfume in the bathroom, as humidity and temperature fluctuations can damage your scents. It’s also a good idea to keep your perfume in its original bottle rather than decanting it into another vessel. Lastly, do not shake your perfume excessively, as doing so introduces unwanted oxidation via bubbles, which can break down scents.
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