Understanding Fragrance Concentration: Eau de Toilette vs. Eau de Parfum vs. Parfum 🌿

What Sets Fragrances Apart?

At Panier des Sens, we offer a range of Eau de Toilette (EDT) fragrances, which are distinct from Eau de Parfum (EDP) and Parfum. The key difference lies in the concentration of pure perfume extract infused within each formulation:

Eau de Toilette: Contains between 5-15% of pure perfume extract.
Eau de Parfum: Typically contains around 20% of pure perfume extract.
Parfum: Boasts the highest concentration, ranging from 30-40% of pure perfume extract.

Advantages of an Eau de Toilette:

Bigger brands often offer Eau de Parfums or Parfums, known for their long-lasting scent due to the higher concentrations involved. However, it’s essential to recognise that EDTs have several advantages over their stronger counterparts:

• An EDT has a more subtle, lighter and refreshing fragrance. This makes it perfect for everyday wear and suitable for an office or closed space, where Eau de Parfums or Parfums can often be overwhelming.
• An EDT is more affordable, therefore it allows you to experiment with scents and choose different fragrances according to the temperature, occasion or season.
• An EDT is gentler on the skin due to the lower concentration of scent, making it perfect for people with sensitive skin.

The Role of Skin Chemistry:

Beyond the concentration level, your skin’s unique chemistry plays a pivotal role in how a fragrance unfolds and lasts. There are several factors that can significantly influence a fragrance’s development and overall scent on a person’s skin:

• Skin Type: Dry skin may not bind odour molecules as effectively as oily skin, making the scent dissipate a lot faster.
• The pH Level of the Skin: Alters the scent and longevity of the fragrance, resulting in variations between individuals. A fragrance may be more subtle on acidic skin as the acidity can break down some of the fragrance molecules. Alkaline skin can actually amplify certain fragrance notes.
  Humidity: Higher humidity enhances the longevity of your fragrance as moisture locks it in. Lower humidity causes the perfume molecules to evaporate faster.

Navigating Mixed Reviews:

Given these variables, it’s no surprise that we encounter mixed reviews on our EDTs, with experiences differing even on the same product. To address this, we emphasise the importance of educating our clients on fragrance concentration and how it interacts with your specific skin chemistry.

Pro Tips for Long-Lasting Scent:

For those seeking a more enduring fragrance experience, we recommend applying the EDT on your pulse points – wrists, inner elbows, behind the knees and behind your earlobes. You can also apply it on the collar of your clothes. Our EDTs tend to linger longer on fabrics, enhancing the longevity of the scent.

Embrace the complexity of fragrance chemistry and discover what works on your own beautiful skin. Enjoy experimenting with the delicate, feminine art of scent with our Panier des Sens fragrances.