Eau Fraiche
The most diluted version — containing 1 % to 3 % perfume oil — these fragrances usually last for less than an hour . ( It might not be a bad idea to use this trick to help it last longer .)
Eau de Cologne
In North America , these are often masculine scents . But don ’ t let their association with men fool you : they are light , fresh and fruity . Typically containing between 2 % and 4 % perfume oils , these last for about 2 hours .
Eau de Toilette
Here lies the middle of the fragrance road . Eau de toilettes have a relatively light spray composition — 5 % to 15 %— of pure perfume essence dissolved in alcohol . Expect these to last for about 3 hours .
Eau de Parfum
These concentrations are historically genderless and are second only to their cousin perfume in strength . As Reader ’ s Digest pointed out , Princess Diana ’ s favorite fragrance was an eau de parfum — Hermès 24 Faubourg , to be exact . These contain between 15 % and 20 % pure perfume essence and can last up to 8 hours .
Perfume
As Lifehacker points out , these are most concentrated and expensive of all fragrance options . Slightly oilier that its lighter relatives , perfume is composed of 20 % – 30 % pure perfume . A single application of a perfume can last up to 24 hours . Maybe go a little easy on the application of these bad boys .
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