Everyone wants to smell great, and achieving this has been part of everyone’s daily routine. Nowadays, perfumes are part of a person’s identity, making it essential to choose a perfume that matches and defines personalities.
This article will provide an understanding of perfume types using perfume terms and phrases about a particular scent or cologne.
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Fragrance Categories
Parfum
Also called extrait de parfum or pure perfume, parfum has the highest fragrance concentration, usually between 20 to 30 percent. Also, it lasts the longest, for about six to eight hours.
Eau de Parfum
It has a general concentration of about 5 to 15 percent. It lasts for two to three hours. Moreover, this is cheaper than parfum and is most famous for all fragrance types.
Eau de Cologne
Aside from its 2 to 4 percent concentration, it has a scent that can last for two hours. Despite its low concentration, it has a high alcohol content.
Eau Fraiche
It has the lowest fragrance concentration, usually from 1 to 3 percent. It also has a lower alcohol content than Eau de Cologne.
Fragrance Composition
A perfume type is made of distinct scent notes that interact with each other to produce a particular scent, not a combination of it. Scent notes fall into three types:
– Top notes- Often sharp and distinct, this is what it smells immediately which usually lasts for minutes to an hour after spraying.
– Heart notes- also called middle notes, have a smoother aroma than the top notes, and most last from four to six hours after application.
– Base notes- these parts come slowly, mostly many hours after being sprayed. It is usually warm and sensual compared to the other mentioned notes.
Kinds of PerfumeÂ
Aquatic
The scent of this perfume type has the summer breeze and beach vibes. Described as marine notes, these perfumes have the aroma of salt water and the ocean breeze. Aquatic perfumes are perfect to wear on casual weekend getaways.
Animalic
Animalic is characterized as earthy and synthetic. It has sweet nuances and is thought to prompt the primitive lure. With its sweetness come musky and rich aromas.
Aromatics
Herbaceous and spicy, these perfumes can be seen in most of the men’s fragrances. Also, it is sensuous which makes also ideal for casual weekend trips.
Citrus
This scent is suitable for those who are looking for something sweet and delicious aromas. It has the concoctions of orange, bergamot, lemon, and apple. Its scent also triggers a sunny and bright aura and can be used both during weekends and even at work.
Florals
Floral perfumery is a classic and timeless kind of fragrance. This type is best to use when you go to work, especially because of its simple and unremarkable aromas. These combinations are very ideal in any person’s workplace, as they produce a great aroma without irritating sensation to the nose.
As diverse as the scents themselves, the world of perfume types is a captivating blend of artistry, history, and personal expression, inviting every individual to embrace the power of fragrance in defining a unique allure.
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