Types of fragrances according to their concentration

Types of fragrances based on their concentration

Fragrances are classified and distinguished by the percentage of concentration of the pure essence that is diluted in a base of water and alcohol. Depending on the concentration of the pure perfume, the fragrance will be more or less intense and long-lasting.

Which fragrances last the longest?

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Normally, more concentrated perfumes are longer lasting, meaning they have a more extended fixation on the skin until the fragrance disappears completely.

However, a distinction must be made between duration and projection. Projection (sillage) refers to the scent’s trail, its ability to be felt. A perfume can have a lot of projection but not be very long-lasting: an Eau de parfum can have more projection than an eau de toilette, which does not necessarily mean that its sillage is longer-lasting.

One factor determining the perfume’s duration is its raw materials’ quality. At Àuria Perfumes, we work with high-quality raw materials to ensure that the fragrance has a long-lasting trail – an attribute that consumers highly value – regardless of the concentration chosen by our customers: eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne, etc.

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Classification of perfumes according to their concentration

Extract

Concentración del 30-40%

The extract has the highest concentration of pure essence, extending its duration up to 24 hours.

Due to its intensity, the extract should use in small proportions.

With one spray of fragrance, we can feel perfumed all day long.

It is common to find these concentrations in the catalog of niche fragrance brands that offer a more sophisticated experience.

Niche fragrance brands offer a more sophisticated perfume experience.

Eau de Parfum

15-20% concentration

With a scent concentration between 15% and 20%, eau de parfum can be felt after more than six hours. They are usually rich and complex compositions with various nuances and combinations of ingredients.

Eau de Toilette

5-15% concentration

This is the most common type of concentration, with a higher concentration than an eau de cologne, ensuring more remarkable persistence to the perfume but without reaching the intensity of an eau de parfum.

They are usually fresh compositions with an abundance of floral and fruity notes floral and fruity notes with soft woody touches for a longer duration.

Eau de Cologne

Concentration 2-5%

Light and fresh, the eau de cologne does not last long on the skin and does not project too much. Usually fruity compositions with citrus and floral touches.

Eau Fraîche

Concentration 1-4%.

This is a subtly scented eau fraîche because the essence is more diluted in water and has a low alcohol concentration, making it perfect for use during the summer, as it provides a pleasant sensation of freshness.

Other types of fragrances

Mist

Mists are light fragrances with a low concentration of pure scent that can incorporate added benefits: skin moisturizing, soothing, and relaxing properties.

They benefit from the properties of aromatherapy to convert the perfume into a scent with the ability to relax the senses or provide a sensation of freshness.

They can be applied directly to the skin and hair.

Body Spray o body mist

In spray or aerosol format, body fragrances are designed to revitalize or soothe the senses depending on the ingredients used.

They are sprayed all over the body and allow you to enjoy the scent of the perfume in an enveloping way.

Hair Spray

There are formulated with hair-protecting oils; scented hair sprays impregnate the hair with perfume, keeping it hydrated, safe from frizz, and protected against frizz and protected from the sun’s rays.