Sunday, April 24, 2011

Perfume Concentration

Perfume types reflect the concentration of aromatic compounds in a solvent,
which in fine fragrance is typically ethanol or a mix of water and ethanol.
Various sources differ considerably in the definitions of perfume types.
The concentration by percent/volume of perfume oil is as follows:

* Perfume extract, or simply perfume (Extrait): 15-40% (IFRA: typical 20%)
aromatic compounds
* Esprit de Parfum (ESdP): 15-30% aromatic compounds, a seldom used strength
concentration in between EdP and perfume
* Eau de Parfum (EdP), Parfum de Toilette (PdT): 10-20% (typical ~15%) aromatic
compounds, sometimes listed as "eau de perfume" or "millésime"
* Eau de Toilette (EdT): 5-15% (typical ~10%) aromatic compounds
* Eau de Cologne (EdC): Chypre citrus type perfumes with 3-8% (typical ~5%)
aromatic compounds
* Perfume mist: 3-8% aromatic compounds (typical non-alcohol solvent)
* Splash and After shave: 1-3% aromatic compounds


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