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Fragrances Concentrations

Fragrances vary in strength, a factor that directly influences its price. The main ingredient is an alcoholic water solution. It is the percentage of perfume relative to the water that determines its strength.

for Women…

Parfum is the strongest concentration and is compiled to provide exceptionally long-lasting fragrance from very little liquid. Parfum is the most expensive variant of the fragrance range and can retail in excess of £100.00
Eau de Parfum (Edp) is the next strongest version and is intended to give a more enduring scent for a more reasonable price
Eau de Toilette (Edt) is the most popular and affordable concentration. Containing a higher percentage of water and fewer essential oils, Edt is nearly always presented in a spray
Eau de Cologne is weaker than Edt with a lower concentration of essential oils
Eau Fraiche has a very low fragrance content and is sometimes called ‘Perfumed Mist’. Often alcohol free, this concentration proves popular in the summer months

for Men…

Edt Spray is generally the strongest concentration available and can be used on the body and on clothing but should not be used as an aftershave as it may cause irritation
Aftershave is weaker than Edt so that it can be used on the face
Aftershave Balm is a perfumed lotion or cream of similar concentration

Fragrance Facts & Tips

· Kept well away from heat and light, an unopened fragrance will be good for at least four years

· Identical fragrances will not only smell differently but also last longer when applied to some people than others. The balance and chemical make-up of your skin is why this is the case

Avoid storing fragrances in bathrooms as the fluctuating temperatures and humidity will degrade the scent rapidly
Exposure to the air should be kept to a minimum, as once opened, the ingredients will deteriorate – this mainly applies to dab-on fragrances more so than sprays
People who are sensitive to fragrance should apply the liquid to clothes as opposed to directly on the skin.
Fragrance Categories

The different types of fragrance are described by their scent and the ingredients that have been used to make up a particular scent.

CITRUS: The clean, tangy aroma of citrus fruits:lemons, mandarins, bergamot oranges and grapefruit.
GREEN: The sharp green scent of crushed leaves and fresh-cut grass.
WATER: Soft sea breezes.
FLORAL: The fresh-cut fragrance of flowers from a single rose to a rich bouquet.
SOFT FLORAL: These soft, powdery floral aldehydes blend nature's flowers with the perfumers aldehydes.
FLORAL ORIENTAL: The soft, spicy notes of orange flowers, sparkling aldehydes and sweet flowers.
SOFT ORIENTAL: Incense adds a sensual softness to heady flowers, spices and amber.
ORIENTAL: The hypnotic fragrances of oriental resins, night-blooming flowers, vanilla, musk.
WOODY ORIENTAL: Rich oriental notes blended with the potent wood scents of patchouli and sandalwood.
MOSSY WOODS: Perfumers call these forest notes of oakmoss, woods and citrus chypre fragrances.
DRY WOODS: Dry resins, cedar and tobacco make a mossy-woody fragrance drier, sometimes a little smokey..
AROMATIC FOUGERE: Sexy cool-warm notes of citrus and lavender, sweet spices and oriental woods.

Fragrance Categories