Probably, each of us had to face a difficult choice in a perfume shop - what to buy? After half a dozen test sticks, a sip of coffee beans flavor, a lot of doubts and experiences, you still decided on the perfume, but now you have another dilemma - in what concentration to buy it? Perfume, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, cologne ... The difference here is not only in price.
All types of perfumery consist mainly of aromatic concentrate, alcohol and water and differ only in the ratio of these components. In the composition of perfumes permitted a small content of dyes and antioxidants, which do not affect the change in the smell of perfume. The norms of concentration of fragrances for different types of perfumery in different countries are different, but always fluctuate within certain limits.
Perfume
Perfume (Parfum (fr), Perfume (eng)) is the most concentrated and resistant, as well as the most expensive type of perfumery, recommended for use in the evening and during the coldest seasons. The perfume strongly pronounced final, plume notes. That is why, in the morning hours, when the perception of aromas is particularly acute, and it is better not to use perfume in the heat that intensifies spicy and heavy aromas. Perfume fragrant content ranges from 20 to 30% on average is 23% in 90% alcohol.
Eau de Parfum
Perfumed water (Eau de Parfum) is sometimes used the term Parfum de Toilette - toilet perfume - a type of perfumery that, according to the concentration of fragrant substances, is between perfumes and toilet water 12-20% fragrances in 90% alcohol. Eau de parfum is called daily perfume. They can be used throughout the day. Eau de parfum differs from the spirits in that the “heart” of the fragrance is more pronounced in it, and the plume notes are much weaker. Well keep aroma within 5-7 hours. Abundant use of eau de parfum in the morning does not help to keep the smell for the whole day, but only makes it unnecessarily harsh in the first hours.
Eau de Toilette
Eau de toilette (Eau de Toilette) is a light type of perfumery, in which the top and middle notes are bright, and the plumes are felt only slightly. The concentration of the aromatic composition of 8-10% in 80-85% alcohol. Eau de toilette is intended for use several times a day, and is suitable for use during the working day, in hot climates, for sports and outdoor activities.
Cologne
Cologne (Eau de Cologne) - the easiest type of perfumery, used mainly for men. Appointments and properties of cologne are the same as that of toilet water, but the concentration of fragrant substances is even less - 3-8% in 70-80% alcohol.
Perfumed deodorant
Perfumed deodorant (Deo Parfum) - a product that combines the properties of perfumery and personal care products. The concentration of aromatic substances in perfumed deodorants can vary from 3 to 10%.
Perfume Body Care
To preserve the smell of your favorite fragrance as long as possible, it is better to use perfumed body care products in addition - body milk, shower gel, hair spray, etc. The fatty components contained in them slightly fix the smell, preventing it from quickly disappearing. . Aromatic body care products are any cosmetic products (cleansing, moisturizing, nourishing) that use the basic fragrance of perfume as a fragrance. The content of fragrances in the products of care, as a rule, is not great, sometimes even less than 1%, but the effect of layering the smell, obtained by the consistent use of all products of the line, helps to significantly increase the resistance of the smell. For example, perfumed body milk retains its fragrance with an emphasis on heart notes for 2-3 hours.
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