Before we delve deeper into identifying the differences between these two types of fragrances, it is necessary to clarify the olfactory pyramid of perfumes , in ascending order, consisting of top notes, heart notes and finally base notes. Let's start by describing the top notes , these are those perfume molecules that they are felt as soon as a certain fragrance is vaporized , it is also necessary to specify that these molecules evaporate quickly. The top notes are very strong fragrances, but also very volatile. heart notes , on the other hand, are fragrances that appear immediately after the top notes begin to fade away, specifically, they are perfumes that begin to be perceived after a few minutes from application on the epidermis and generally have a smell of flowers, fruits or even spices. The duration of the heart notes starts at four hours and ends at six hours. The base notes Instead, they are fragrances that they are perceived after about half an hour or even an hour from vaporization . They are perfumes that remain trapped in clothes as well as on the skin for several hours. But let's return to the in-depth analysis of the differences between Eau de toilette and Eau parfum.
Differences between Eau de toilette and Eau parfum
The Eau de toilette , are perfumes that have a concentration of essential oils from 10% to 15% and the olfactory structure is evident on the top notes, that is, those fragrances that evaporate quickly due to the higher concentration of alcohol which also increases evaporation. It is recommended to use Eau de toilette perfumes mainly during the day, during work, physical activities, shopping because they give off a trail of fresh, citrus, lively, marine and delicate perfume, lasting three or even four hours after its application on the skin. The Eau de parfum , are completely different types of fragrances, in fact this type of perfume has a concentration of essential oils which even reaches 50%. The formulation of Eau de parfum perfumes is structured in this case with heart and base notes, therefore they are stronger odors that remain over time for a very long period. Perfumes that according to some studies remain on the skin even up to six or even seven hours, it is therefore recommended to apply this type of fragrance in the evening, in fact these same generally emanate an intense scent of fruit and fresh flowers. There are other types of perfumes, such as Eau de cologne , these are types of light and sparkling fragrances , ideal for that type of person who loves a sporty style, having a low alcohol content and a percentage of perfume concentration equal to 5%. There are also alcohol-free perfumes that are very delicate, applied to the skin they do not last long, being not very persistent. Well remember that these types of perfumes are ideal for people who have very delicate skin, indicated for use in the summer, generally presenting a citrus and very light perfume.
What does the persistence of a certain perfume depend on?
The three fundamental factors that determine the persistence of a certain perfume are: the pH , the skin type and the fragrance concentration . A low pH value in fragrances, that is acid, which is generally present in all types of perfumes, interacts with the natural pH of our skin which can be different from individual to individual, which usually has a higher pH than that of perfumes, taking into account that the lower the pH, the shorter the persistence of the perfume. From all these elements, it can be deduced that the pH of the epidermis is a fundamental element for both the intensity and the duration of the fragrance. The user who wants to find the best ideal perfume must therefore carefully select the perfume that best suits their skin, necessarily trying the different perfumes offered, also evaluating those that last longer on the skin. On our store Tre Pi Profumerie , dedicated to the sale perfumes online , there is a wide range of fragrances for both men and women and of any type at affordable prices all year round.
