What’s the difference between Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette?
Published June 10, 2020
The easy answer is concentration. What separates eau de parfum from eau de toilette is really how much perfume oil the fragrance contains. The rest – the majority of the fragrance – is usually alcohol and water. Fragrance concentrations are broken down into categories including parfum, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne, and eau fraiche. However, they are all perfumes, no matter the concentration.
Perfumes from major brands are often released under the same name, but in different concentrations. Smell them side by side and you can tell the difference. The diluted fragrance is often lighter, fresher and some notes come out singing.
Which one you choose is It’s simply a matter of taste – and in some cases, of budget.
Most of the amazing fragrances we have at Sniph are eau de parfums, by the way. Perfect for any time of the day and night!
1. Parfum
Parfum, also known as extrait de parfum or pure perfume, has the highest fragrance concentration. Parfum will contain anywhere from 15% to 40% fragrance, though usually it’s between 20% to 30%. Of all scents, parfums tend to last the longest, usually six to eight hours. Because of the high concentration of fragrance, parfum is generally the most expensive per milliliter.
2. Eau de Parfum
Eau de parfum, EdP, has the next highest concentration of fragrance. Eau de parfum generally has a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. It is also generally less expensive that parfum and while it does have a higher concentration of alcohol than parfum, it is better for sensitive skin than other fragrance types. Eau de parfum is one of the most common fragrance types and is suitable for everyday wear.
3. Eau de Toilette
Eau de parfum, EdP, has the next highest concentration of fragrance. Eau de parfum generally has a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. It is also generally less expensive that parfum and while it does have a higher concentration of alcohol than parfum, it is better for sensitive skin than other fragrance types. Eau de parfum is one of the most common fragrance types and is suitable for everyday wear.
4. Eau de Cologne
Scents that are simpler in their composition are easier to blend. Either choose from brands are made to be layered or pick fragrance that has one prominent note - most often flowers - so called soliflores.
5. Eau Fraiche
Eau de parfum, EdP, has the next highest concentration of fragrance. Eau de parfum generally has a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. It is also generally less expensive that parfum and while it does have a higher concentration of alcohol than parfum, it is better for sensitive skin than other fragrance types. Eau de parfum is one of the most common fragrance types and is suitable for everyday wear.
