2007-10-08 15:04:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Also is there any difference between those two and cologne beside that fact that its for men?
2007-10-08 15:06:32 · update #1
I think one has more alcohal than the other. Does that help?
2007-10-08 15:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The major difference is that the parfum is oil-based and more concentrated. Toilette and cologne are both water and alcohol based and lighter (cologne is the stronger of the two).
Here's a little extra info on the technical side.
Cologne = 1-3% fragrance and will last 2-3 hours.
Eau de Cologne = 3-5% fragrance and will last 2-3 hours.
Eau de Toilette = 5-7% fragrance and will last 2-4 hours.
Eau de Parfum = 12-18% fragrance and will last 4-6 hours.
Perfume = 15=30% fragrance and will last 6-8 hours or more.
Perfume is oil based versus cologne and eau de toilette which are water and alcohol based. That is why perfume lasts longer. Oil clings to the skin better. A few other things to remember, if you apply it to "hot" spots then it will also last longer (inside of the knees, elbows, wrists, back of the neck, cleavage). Also, do not overdo it - your nose will acclimate long before others - many people keep re-applying thinking the fragrance is gone, but it is not. Sprays are usually too much, if you use the spray then hold your wrist out from your body and spray it there. Finally, keep it off of your clothes - it will stain them and not last as long!
2007-10-08 15:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by drivenmusicnyc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfume, also called extract or extrait perfume, can include 15-40% perfume concentrates. This is the purest form of scented product and is the most expensive as a result.
Eau de parfum contains about 7-15% perfume concentrates. This is the most popular and common form of perfume. It provides a long-lasting fragrance and generally doesn't cost as much as extract perfume.
Eau de toilette has around 1-6% perfume concentrates. This makes for a light scent that doesn't linger as long as the more intense versions. It was originally intended to be a refreshing body splash to help people wake up in the morning.
Eau de cologne is sometimes used interchangeably with the term eau de toilette. However, the concoction began as the name of a light, fresh fragrance mixed with citrus oils and was made popular by Napoleon. Some perfumers today have a version of this called eau fraiche.
In other words Eau de parfum is stronger than Eau der Toilette
2007-10-08 15:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sniffing around for "types of perfume" turned up the sweet smell of eau de toilette and eau de parfum, as well as other versions of scented luxury.
Most perfumes are complex combinations of natural materials, such as essential oils from plants, and synthetic products that increase the lasting power and heighten the smell. Alcohol is used as a liquid base for perfume, and the ratio of alcohol to scented perfume concentrates determines what the final concoction is labeled.
From highest concentration to least, the different forms of perfume are:
Perfume, also called extract or extrait perfume, can include 15-40% perfume concentrates. This is the purest form of scented product and is the most expensive as a result.
Eau de parfum contains about 7-15% perfume concentrates. This is the most popular and common form of perfume. It provides a long-lasting fragrance and generally doesn't cost as much as extract perfume.
Eau de toilette has around 1-6% perfume concentrates. This makes for a light scent that doesn't linger as long as the more intense versions. It was originally intended to be a refreshing body splash to help people wake up in the morning.
Eau de cologne is sometimes used interchangeably with the term eau de toilette. However, the concoction began as the name of a light, fresh fragrance mixed with citrus oils and was made popular by Napoleon. Some perfumers today have a version of this called eau fraiche.
While these are the main classes of perfume, other products are frequently scented with perfume concentrates too. Lotions, creams, powders, body splashes, aftershaves, soaps, and other cosmetic products may contain variable (though usually small) amounts of fragrance.
Hope this helps!! =] have a great day x
2007-10-08 15:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ уσυ вєℓσηg ωιтн мє ♥ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm, I believe that Eau de Parfum has a higher concentration of oils, or "stuff" that actually creates the scent, than Eau de Toilette. That is why it is so much more expensive!
2007-10-08 15:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by Madame Morticia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Parfume is the original toilette is the watered down version. Parfume is normally higher in price.
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2007-10-08 15:11:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
parfum is a much stronger scent than eau de toilette.
2007-10-08 15:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not 100%, but the eau de toilette is more dilute. Same fragrance.
2007-10-08 15:08:55 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're the same thing written differently. Litterally, the first means water of parfume/scent. The second means water of beauty. Same ****, different title :)
2007-10-08 15:08:10 · answer #9 · answered by David U 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
toilette contains more water and is an essence; parfum is perfume and concentrated
2007-10-08 15:07:21 · answer #10 · answered by llselva4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I *think* that the parfum may be a little stronger but I'm not that sure....maybe someone else can answer this question. Good luck in your search.
2007-10-08 15:09:20 · answer #11 · answered by bazimme 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋