How to choose your perfume
Some people are very loyal to their perfume and wouldn’t change it for the world. But, if you like to alternate or discover new fragrances, it is useful to follow some rules to make the right choice.
You need to consider not only the scent but also its components, as the concentration of the fragrance is really the key to whether the scent will last longer on the body. In fact, much of the staying power depends on the amount of essential oil used in the perfume.
Eau de perfume, in particular, contains a higher amount of essential oil, about 15%. While eau de toilette contains only 8%, followed by eau de cologne, which contains only 5%. That’s why Eaux de parfum, which are much more expensive, are more intense and last about 5 hours. Unlike the lighter Eaux de toilettes which last about 3 hours.
In addition, when choosing your perfume, you should keep in mind that citrus notes (such as lime, and orange) tend to fade more quickly. While woody notes (such as cedar, vetiver, bamboo…) or other amber and musky notes (used as base notes), last much longer. It is therefore important to know the composition of each perfume to better define its longevity on the skin!
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