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Learn the meaning of the symbols written on perfume bottles
Have you ever wondered why some of the perfumes you use linger all day, or for several days, while others only last for several hours, or minutes? The reason is due to the difference in the concentration of the raw material of the perfume in the bottle.
The perfume industry as we know it now appeared in Europe in the nineteenth century, and perfumes consist of a mixture of water, ethanol (alcohol), and essential oils. Lots of confusion when choosing the right perfume.
الاعواد الذكية
The idea simply lies in the components of the perfume itself, where perfumes consist of the raw material - which represents the essential oil - and alcohol. shorter.
You will usually find the concentration of perfume under the brand name on the bottle, this concentration indicates the strength of the fragrance, and because it is difficult for everyone to remember the proportions to determine the strength of the perfume, the perfume concentrations are divided into categories for each category a name that expresses the ratio between the essential oil to the percentage of alcohol And by the name of the concentration category on the perfume bottle, you can determine its strength and its stability.
المباخر والفواحات
Perfume categories:
Perfumes are divided in terms of concentration into five basic types: Parfum, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne, and Or Fresh. ) Eau Fraiche. Each of these names is just an indication of the level of concentration of the fragrance in the bottle, and has nothing to do with the brand, or the scent of the perfume itself.
1- Perfume:
Fragrances that are higher in concentration and more long-lasting also fall into this category; As the concentration of essential oil in the bottle ranges from 20% to 40%, so it lasts for the longest period of up to 8 hours, and this is what makes it the highest-priced perfume ever.
This category of perfume is suitable for people with sensitive skin due to the low alcohol content, and it is preferable to use it in the winter season due to its strength.
الزعفران
2- Eau de Parfum:
Some common perfumes fall under this category - which is known as EDP, and the concentration of perfume ranges between 15% to 20%, and therefore it is less expensive than the previous category.
in the middle; The scents of this category last from four to five hours, and it is suitable for people with sensitive skin compared to other types of perfumes.
العطور
This category of perfumes is more suitable for use in the fall and winter seasons, and many consider that it includes the best perfumes for women, as it offers a good balance between the strength of the fragrance and the price.
The most popular perfumes in this category:
ملطفات الجو
• Perfume (Paloma Picasso) Paloma Picasso 50ml EDP.
• Versace Pour Femme 50ml EDP.
مسك
3- Eau de toilette:
It falls under the category of Eau de Toilette - which is known as EDT - the most widely used perfume because its price is suitable for everyone, and the concentration of essential oil ranges from 5% to 15%. If you take a look at your perfume bottles, chances are they all fall into this category.
العروض والبكسات
EDT perfume usually lasts for a period of three to four hours, and is considered one of the fragrances suitable for daily use in the spring and summer seasons.
The most popular perfumes in this category:
• Perfume (Dolce Gabbana Light Blue for Women) Dolce Gabbana Light Blue for Women EDT.
• Gucci Pour Homme for Men EDT.
بخور العود
4- Eau de Cologne:
Perfumes with the highest concentration of alcohol fall under this category, as the concentration of essential oil ranges from 2% to 5%, so they are cheaper than the previous types.
صيدات
The perfume of this category lasts for up to two hours only, and it is one of the types of perfumes that evaporates quickly, and is considered refreshing in hotter climates, so it is available in larger bottles, and at a lower price than all previous types of perfumes.
The most popular perfumes in this category:
الجملة
• Perfume (Chanel) Chanel Eau De Cologne.
5- Eau Fraiche:
The lightest concentrated perfumes ever fall under this category, as they last for less than two hours, because the concentration of essential oil in them is very low, ranging from 1% to 3% only.
