What is Perfume?

For centuries, perfume has been cherished across cultures for its ability to transform our sensory experiences and connect us to emotions, people, and moments in time.

At its core, perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds that are suspended in a carrier such as alcohol or water. The main ingredients typically include:

1. Essential Oils: Extracted from flowers, herbs, spices, fruits, and woods.

2. Aroma Compounds: Synthetic molecules that mimic natural scents or create unique ones.

3. Solvents: Often alcohol, which helps disperse the scent when applied to the skin.

These components are combined to produce a fragrance that can last for hours on the skin. The concentration of the oils determines the strength and longevity of the scent:

• Parfum (Perfume Extract): Contains the highest concentration of fragrance oils (20-30%), making it long-lasting (8-12 hours).

• Eau de Parfum (EDP): Contains 15-20% fragrance concentration, lasting around 4-8 hours.

• Eau de Toilette (EDT): With 5-15% concentration, it offers a lighter scent that lasts 3-4 hours.

• Eau de Cologne (EDC): A light and refreshing scent with 2-5% concentration, lasting up to 2 hours.

• Eau Fraîche: The most diluted form with about 1-3% fragrance, often used for a quick, refreshing touch.