In the world of perfumery there are different types of scents: cologne, perfume, eau de toilette in eau de parfum. There will probably be more than one that sounds familiar to you, but it's not easy to choose one that best suits your taste or interests if you don't know the different features.
We at DIVAIN want to make it a little easier for you, and that’s why we will explain to you what the main differences are between the different types, pay attention!
If you just asked Siri what the difference between a cologne and perfume is, switch her off quickly because we'll explain it to you better here:
Developed in Cologne, Germany, Eau de cologne stands out because it has the lowest percentage essential oils contains, among the fragrances on the market, with a share of 1% to 2%, depending on the brand.
Said oil is diluted in ethyl alcohol (ethanol) to give a fast volatility and a short to medium soaking time is achieved. As for scents, the most important feature is the freshness, a result of using citrus oils.
Colognes are mainly used by men, especially after showering or shaving. The most popular colognes for men are WINE-204 -most Aqua For Men by Bulgari. We can also provide eau de colognes ladies usually find that 100% citrus because a cologne is designed to provide freshness all day long.
Perfumes are perhaps the most commonly used form of one mixture of aromatic substances. Its origins date back to Roman times, when they... scent of perfume to mask their body odor due to the lack of a bath.
The alcoholic grades of the perfume achieve an ethereal oil concentration from 10% to 15%, making it one of the most durable fixations on the market. In addition, the essence is diluted in little alcohol, which prevents possible negative effects on the sensitive skin decreases.
Currently, there are several very well-known perfume brands with extensive catalogs for both men and women.
On the other hand, we have two aromatic waters with the following differences::
Eau de Toilette contains a higher concentration of aromatic substances than the eau de cologne, because it is between 2% and 7% essential oil bevat, diluted in ethyl alcohol.
Compared to the cologne, the sustainability bigger here because it is higher concentration of aromatic substances has. Likewise, the price is much lower than eau de perfume, yet with comparable performance.
One of the most notable features is the citrus and fresh scent, with the main goal of creating that feeling of freshness that a bath or shower you can give. Eau de toilette is widely sold, especially in... drugstores. A very popular example of this type of fragrance is Water by Gio van Armani.
The main difference between perfume water and perfume is in the concentration of the essentials, since eau de perfume has a concentration of 7% to 10% contains, a little less than perfume, but one percent more than the Eau de Toilette.
This fragrance is a good alternative for those looking for a perfume that... long lasting but cheap is, because it is a solution of water and alcohol contains essential oils which lowers the price
For men, some of the best brands that we can find on the market are Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein. As for the female market, brands such as Lancome, Dior or Yves Saint Laurent stand out.
As you can see, there are many cheaper options when choosing a new fragrance, as most brands have both offer eau de perfume format as the perfume format for the same fragrance. You choose!
