A common perfume question seems to be what is the difference between "Eau de Parfum" and "Eau de Toilette". Perfume gets expensive so you want to make the right choice. The main differences between parfum and toilette are found in the concentration of the scent. Parfum is more potent than toilette. Eau de parfum lasts for a longer time than eau de toilette.
Eau de Parfum
Eau de Parfums have 10 to 20 percent of the fragrant extracts and oils, while the rest consists of fillers like alcohol. These perfumes are more expensive because they have a higher concentration of fragrance. Usually Eau de Parfums are stronger and last longer than Eau de Toilettes.
Eau de Toilette
Eau de Toilettes have five to 15 percent of the fragrant extracts and oils, and the rest of the mixture consists of alcohol. Eau de toilette is usually the least expensive perfume in a fragrance line. Since it's weaker you may need to use more of the fragrance because the scent may wear off faster than Eau de Parfum.
Since they are stronger, Eau de Parfum usually costs more but in my opinion - it's worth it. The scent lasts longer and the bottle will last you longer as well, so in the long run I think it's the better buy. What about you?
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29 comments:
THANK YOU for clearing this up! I've always been so confused... I'm sure that I have some of each lying around but usually use Eau de Parfum.
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
Okay so what Josie said. I've never known the difference and thought it was just semantics. Oops!! I, too, have both around here, but it appears that the parfum is outweighing the toilette (which btw couldn't there be a better word??)
xoxo,
Carrie
I had no idea about this!!! way to inform me :)
Thanks for a wonderful post hun!! I also didnt know any of this : ) xx
Wow! very interesting post, eventhough I knew the eau de parfum was a better choice I wasn't quite sure why. Now I know why! I never bought eau de toilette, but it was just by chance. Anyways, Thanks!...
Love,
Vicky
Parfum is my first choice.....all the way!!! I agree, its worth it:)To me...I use less because its stronger....it lasts all through the day:)
great post!
I've always wanted to know that. Thanks so much.
always good to know lol xxxx
I explained this once to my friend when we were at a beauty counter. The sales lady about flipped out on me telling me I was wrong. We ignored her and carried on. She came back up and said "seriously why do you tell people false information does it make you feel better about yourself." To this day I absolutely refuse to go into that Saks!
xo
great post...i think most of mine are eau de toilette but its definitely worth it to spend the extra money and get the eau de parfum
Very educational! I knew that parfum was better but didn't know exactly why, hehe :D
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Great post. I'm always confusing those two!! :)SarahD
Very interesting, thanks for the info!
I think I normally get eau de toilette- just because that's what my perfume is offered in? lol :)
Thanks for clearing this up! I've often wondered the difference and assumed it meant one was stronger because of the price difference, but was never sure. Very interesting. :)
xo
Valerie
Great post about perfume! xoxo
I've always wanted to know about the difference! Thank you for sharing! xxoxoxoxoo
Good to know, I had no idea!
thanks for sharing this info! i've always wondered what the difference was between the two, but i've never looked it up. :O it's good to know what the difference is. :)
<3, Mimi
http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/
this is great for people to know because sometimes you come up a bottle of perfume that is very expensive and you don't know why... have a nice one!
I always go for Eau de Parfum and I agree, it's worth it.:D
***** Marie *****
allthingsmarie.com
Agreed! A couple little dabs of the good stuff and you're set!
Thanks for the info! I didn't really know the difference :)
Learn something new every day! I had no idea!
Useful information. It is funny you post this, because San Fran is heating up and that leads to amplified perfume in the office. I long for a beautiful collection like the one here.
xo M
i'm not a big perfume person, but i'm glad to know the differences :)
Pafum all the way!! these days I am obsessed with the newer Prada scent.
naina
so interesting! i had no idea about this difference! thanks for sharing
Spray the fragrance up into the air above you, and when the mist falls, inhale deeply and feel the first feeling this fragrance gives you.
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