What's the difference between Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and Extrait de Parfum?
23 June 2022
The short answer is: the concentration of perfume oil (fragrance essence) in relation to the other ingredients.
- Extrait de Parfum, up to 25% perfume oil
- Eau de Parfum, approx. 15–20% perfume oil
- Eau de Toilette, approx. 5–15% perfume oil
- Eau de Cologne, approx. 2–5% perfume oil
- Eau Fraîche, approx. 1–3% perfume oil
Fragrances from larger commercial perfume houses are often released in several concentrations under the same name. Smell them side by side and see if you can notice the difference! Fragrances with a lower concentration of perfume oil are often perceived as lighter and fresher, while those with a higher concentration tend to feel richer and, in some cases, longer-lasting. Ultimately, the concentration you choose comes down to personal preference, occasion, and mood!
Extrait de Parfum
Extrait de Parfum has the highest concentration. Extraits typically contain between 20% and 40% perfume oil, with 20–30% being the most common concentration. Of all fragrance concentrations, extraits tend to offer the longest-lasting wear. Because of their high concentration, they are generally also the most expensive fragrance type per millilitre.
Extrait de Parfums at Sniph
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Eau de Parfum
Eau de Parfum (EdP) has the second-highest scent concentration. It generally contains between 15% and 20% perfume oil. Eau de Parfum is one of the most common fragrance concentrations and is usually the one you'll encounter if no other concentration is specified.
Eau de Parfum at Sniph
Most of the scents in our collection belong to this concentration – this a selection to get you started!
Eau de Toilette
Eau de Toilette (EdT) has a perfume concentration of between 5% and 15%. EDTs are typically lighter in both projection and longevity. The term Eau de Toilette comes from the French expression faire sa toilette, meaning "to get ready" or "to groom oneself."
Eau de Toilettes at Sniph
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