Know the different types of fragrance
PARFUM — basically this is French for perfume and is the most concentrated and purest of all fragrance, containing 20% of fragrance or perfume oils. It lasts long both on the skin and in the bottle because it contains less alcohol and more of the essential oils than its sisters. Upon contact with
By Keturah Kamugasa
PARFUM — basically this is French for perfume and is the most concentrated and purest of all fragrance, containing 20% of fragrance or perfume oils. It lasts long both on the skin and in the bottle because it contains less alcohol and more of the essential oils than its sisters. Upon contact with the skin, the heat causes it to release its scent.
Eau de Parfum — contains between 15% - 22% of fragrance. Although not as strong as parfum, it lasts longer than eau de toilette. The strength also depends on the perfume itself. For instance, Dior Addict (right) by Christian Dior lasts a whole day and the scent clings to the body even after a bath and on clothes after one wash. Yet Enjoy by Jean Patou may last a day but it will linger on the body after a bath.
Eau de Toilette — lighter and more subtle than the original perfume, it contains between 4% - 15% of the original fragrance.
Cologne — although it contains only 3% - 5% of the fragrance, its popularity lies in the blending of perfume oils with lots of alcohol. This makes its scent more refreshing and kinder to the pocket. However, you may have to re-apply at least once a day to keep the scent fresh and the fragrance going as the high alcohol content means that it dries off the skin fast.
Eau Fraîche — or body splash is in the same category as aftershave. Both have the lowest concentration of fragrance at 0.5% - 2%. The body splash (right) cools the body and is best applied immediately after a bath or shower.
PARFUM — basically this is French for perfume and is the most concentrated and purest of all fragrance, containing 20% of fragrance or perfume oils. It lasts long both on the skin and in the bottle because it contains less alcohol and more of the essential oils than its sisters. Upon contact with the skin, the heat causes it to release its scent.
Eau de Parfum — contains between 15% - 22% of fragrance. Although not as strong as parfum, it lasts longer than eau de toilette. The strength also depends on the perfume itself. For instance, Dior Addict (right) by Christian Dior lasts a whole day and the scent clings to the body even after a bath and on clothes after one wash. Yet Enjoy by Jean Patou may last a day but it will linger on the body after a bath.
Eau de Toilette — lighter and more subtle than the original perfume, it contains between 4% - 15% of the original fragrance.
Cologne — although it contains only 3% - 5% of the fragrance, its popularity lies in the blending of perfume oils with lots of alcohol. This makes its scent more refreshing and kinder to the pocket. However, you may have to re-apply at least once a day to keep the scent fresh and the fragrance going as the high alcohol content means that it dries off the skin fast.
Eau Fraîche — or body splash is in the same category as aftershave. Both have the lowest concentration of fragrance at 0.5% - 2%. The body splash (right) cools the body and is best applied immediately after a bath or shower.