perfume

batesy1 | 21:35 Tue 17th May 2005 | Home & Garden

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what is the difference between 'eau de parfum', 'eau de toilette' and 'eau de cologne'?

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Clanad

Differences in the amount of the fragrance substance in the product... usually an oil. Parfum being the strongest...

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Cetti

This is from a booklet I have on perfume.

Parfum - 20% perfume, 80% alcohol. Lasts 4 -6 hours.

Eau de Parfum - 10-15% perfume, remainder alcohol. Last 4-5 hours.

Eau de Toilette - 5-12% perfume, remainder alcohol and water. Lasts 2 -4 hours. The best-selling scent strength in the UK.

Eau de Cologne - 2-3% perfume, remainder mostly water. Lasts about 2 hours.

Eau Fraiche - 3% perfume, remainder mostly water. Lasts about 2 hours.

You can also buy oil based - usually lasts longer.

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