What is the difference between?
- Perfume
- Eau de Parfum
- Eau deToilette
- Eau de Cologne
- Compound
- Cologne (Men’s)
- Pheromones
Perfume (Extract)
Most highly concentrated form of fragrance, containing a high percentage of perfume compounds (about 20-50%), it is considered the strongest. This means that not only do you need to use less, but also that the fragrance lasts longer.
EAU DE PARFUM (EDP)
This is lighter than Perfume, with an 8-15% concentration of perfume, and so is less expensive but still has long lasting characteristics.
EAU DE TOILETTE (EDT)
This is a lighter more delicate fragrance, with a 4-8% concentration of perfume, and is therefore most suited to everyday use. It is normally less expensive than Eau de Parfum.
EAU DE COLOGNE (EDC) or Perfume (Women’s)
This is often referred to as Cologne with A light form of specific fragrance with a relatively low concentration of perfume compound (about 3%) in an alcohol water base. The term is derived from Eau de Cologne, one of the original fragrance compositions
Compound
Term used in the industry for the concentrated perfume or flavor mixture before it is diluted or used in products.
Cologne (Men’s)
More concentrated than the women’s cologne (about 5-8%). It is similar to the strength of a women’s Eau de Toilette. Men’s After Shave by comparison will be somewhat lighter (about 3-5%).
Pheromones
Chemicals produced by living organisms and are used to transmit messages to other member of the same species. Nature has provided them so that we can communicate rapidly and efficiently by means of scents. The secret to pheromones lies in their discreet strength and the way they affect our personal environment.
