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Fragrances - what is the difference between perfume cologne and eau de toilette?
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∙ 2010-05-23 10:15:28
Eau de Cologne is a local trademark for "Kölnisch Wasser" Cologne, Germany.
EdC is the term used today to refer to a perfume solution with ~ 3%-5% essential oils in an alcohol and water base.
Eau de Toilette (EdT)
~ 6-10% essential oils in an alcohol and water base.
The differences are simply a matter of the amount or concentration of oils in the fragrance. These oils are called "juice." The highest concentration of "juice" is in perfume (or parfum). Next would be Eau de Parfum, then Eau de Toilette, and finally Eau de Cologne.
After Shave has the least amount of oils. The higher the concentration of "juice" the longer your fragrance will last, and the less you need to apply.
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What is the abbreviation for fragrances?
EDP - Eau de Parfum PDT - Parfum de Toilette (same as EDP) EDT - Eau de Toilette COL - Cologne EDC - Eau de cologne
What is the difference between eau de cologne and eau de toilette?
Eau de toilette has a higher concentration of aromatic compounds. Eau de toilette typically contains 10% aromatic compounds while eau de cologne typically contains 5%.
What is the difference between eau de toilette and pour homme?
"Pour homme" means "for men." In the classical fragrance world, "eau de toilette" (toilet water) has the lightest fragrance, "eau de cologne" (water of Cologne) is stronger and "eau de parfum" is the strongest. Those are the fragrances for women. For men, "aftershave lotion" would be roughly equivalent to eau de toilette and "cologne" is like women's eau de cologne. Men don't have an equivalent to eau de perfume. If something says "pour homme" on the bottle, it'll be a cologne--since women don't ordinarily shave their faces, they don't need aftershave lotion.
How many different CK fragrances are there for men?
There are two main types of CK fragrances which are available for men. They would be the Calvin Klein Free cologne, and the Calvin Klein Euphoria cologne.
What is the difference between English Leather Aftershave and English leather cologne?
cologne has more fragrance in it.
What does eau de toilette pour homme mean?
The meaning of eau de toilette pour homme means toilet water for men in English. This phrase is often seen on cologne bottles.
Are Estee Lauder Fragrances sold at Target?
Yes. Target carries a large selection of fragrances, perfumes and cologne. Estee Lauder fragrances can be found at your local target or can be ordered online off of the target website.
Why do perfumes last so long?
A perfume has a stronger concentration than other personal fragrances. There are three main names to look for when purchasing. eau de perfume 10-20% aromatic compounds eau de toilette 5-15% eau de cologne 3-8%
Where can Aqua di Gio cologne be bought at discount prices?
Aqua di Gio cologne can be bought from Amazon or Big Dscount Fragrances for discounted prices.
What does Gardenia smell like?
Sweeter than a rose. Anywhere you can buy cologne or perfume will have some gardenia fragrances.
What does a gardenia smell like?
Sweeter than a rose. Anywhere you can buy cologne or perfume will have some gardenia fragrances.
Is cologne a perfume?
Cologne and perfume are both fragrances. But cologne is not perfume. The difference is the dilution. The strongest is "perfume extract." It is what they make all the other kinds of fragrance out of. It's approximately 20 percent aromatic compounds like essential oils, the rest is alcohol. This comes in a 55-gallon drum so you probably don't want any. Cut it 1 part perfume extract to 1 part alcohol (or "1:1"), you get eau de parfum. Cutting eau de parfum 1:1 with alcohol gets you women's eau de toilette or men's cologne. Cutting that 1:1 with alcohol gets you women's eau de cologne. And cutting that 1:1 with alcohol gets you women's splash or men's aftershave.
