Have you ever wondered how to choose the right perfume? Have you ever thought about what the difference is if you choose an Eau de Parfum or an Eau de Toilette? Good question! In fact, finding the one that best suits you is a serious topic. Entering a shop with hundreds of bottles and finding the perfect fragrance among the various Eau de Parfums and Eau de Toilettes, one that does not harm the pH of your skin and that fully reflects your nature, can be a really difficult undertaking.  

On the other hand, it is easy to be tempted to try everything a little, going so far as to spray a few drops too many on your wrist and end up not understanding anything. Today, we come to you with this mini-guide designed specifically so you do not make mistakes. We will explain how to choose a perfume, taking into account the difference between Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette, Parfum and Eau de Cologne. 

Eau de Parfum: Excellent for those looking for an intense and persistent fragrance.

Eau de Parfum means a blend with a percentage of essence between 15% and 20%. This formulation gives the fragrance a good intensity and persistence, remaining on the skin for up to 7 hours. Eau de Parfum is perfect for people who want to smell their perfume throughout the day, but also in the evening. In fact, during its creation, the master perfumer makes the Eau de Parfum very seductive by enhancing the floral and fruity notes (the so-called heart and base notes).

Eau de Toilette: For those who want to perfume themselves in moderation.

In the so-called Eau de Toilette, as compared to the Eau de Parfum, the percentage of essence drops to between 12% and 15%. So, if you are choosing between Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette, this is what you need to know: Eau de Toilettes are lighter and less persistent than Eau de Parfums due to the lower presence of essential oils. Therefore, a fundamental difference between Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette is that the Eau de Toilette lasts for less time on the skin, about 2-3 hours.

Parfum: For those who love to dare; the most seductive formulation.

Then there is the Parfum or Perfume, where instead the essential oils vary between 25% and 30%. It is the type of fragrance that lasts the longest on the skin. How long does a perfume last? The Parfum can last all day, vaporizing only a small amount. Here the base notes are very prominent, making the final result very intense and sensual. 

Eau de Cologne or scented water: For those who want a fragrance for psychophysical wellbeing – the lightest.

Finally, there is Eau de Cologne, in which the percentage of essential oils drops to 3%-5%. This type of formulation is also often used for body clutches and is suitable for those who prefer a serious and sporty style.

Conclusion 

So, what is the difference between Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette? The Eau de Parfum, having a greater quantity of essential oils, is longer lasting and more intense, while the Eau de Toilette, having a smaller quantity of essence, is lighter and less persistent. After all, the higher percentage of essential oils, the greater the intensity and persistence of the fragrance. 

In general, if you prefer a very intense and persistent scent that lasts all day, you will have to opt for a Parfum. If you like a slightly more sober perfume without giving up a good persistence, you should think about buying an Eau de Parfum, and so on.

This first distinction already helps you to better define the goal when you are inside a perfumery, but also on an online shop like ours! Now that you have clarified your ideas, you can browse all our products and look for the one that best suits your needs.