Edt VS Edp

We’ve received questions about the difference and the better selection between EDT(or Eau de Toilette) and EDP(or Eau de Parfum). It is very important to know the differences because of the scent not having a similar smells. You wouldn’t want to spend money on something that doesn’t smell like the perfume or cologne you smelled at the fragrance counter of the mall. Well we did our research for you so read the following and you will be able to decide on your next purchase.

It is simply a matter of the amount or concentration of oils in the fragrance. These oils or “juice” as they are called provide the intensity factor. The highest concentration of “juice” is in perfume (or parfum). Next would be Eau de Parfum, then Eau de Toilette, and finally Eau de Cologne. Actually, Eau de Toilette and Eau de Cologne are generally interchangeable, particularly in Men’s fragrances.

The higher the concentration of “juice” the longer your fragrance will last, and the less you need to apply. PERFUME (PARFUM) consist of a 15-30% concentration of perfume essence and is the strongest fragrance available. This means that not only do you need to
use less, but also that the fragrance lasts longer, typically for up to 6 hours, depending on skin type.

EAU DE TOILETTE (EDT)
This is a lighter more delicate fragrance, with a 4-8% concentration of
the essence, and therefore most suited to everyday use. It is normally less expensive than Eau de Parfum, and lasts for 2 to 4 hours.

EAU DE PARFUM (EDP)
This is lighter than Perfume, with an 8-15% concentration, and so is
less expensive but still has long lasting characteristics, from 3 to 5
hours.

Now that you are more versed in you fragrance knowledge go to H. Jules’s our fashion stylist and fragrance aficionado’s site to pick out your next favorite perfume or cologne today.

Yours Truly,

Webtvdeluxe/TreatsandThreads Staff