Women's perfume or toilet water. The difference between perfume, eau de parfum, eau de toilette and cologne

How is eau de toilette different from toilet perfume?

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toilet perfume???? I hear for the first time, but I know for sure that toilet water is less concentrated, perfumed is more persistent, perfume is even more persistent and concentrated, hence the conclusion that toilet perfume is more persistent than toilet water !!!
Durability of course!
The percentage of aromatic perfume composition, also sometimes they differ in composition
T / v is more volatile and sillage due to the high content of alcohols, p / w is more dense and intimate, sitting closer to the skin.
Well .... toilet water is understandable in the toilet, but what is the difference is also a mystery to me :-)))
concentration.
Eau de toilette are less concentrated and therefore less persistent than eau de parfum.
toilet perfume, as far as I know, does not exist. there is only toilet water. What is the difference? in short:
Eau de toilette (fr. eau de toilette, the official term appeared in the 19th century) is a perfume flavoring agent in the form of alcohol-water solutions of fragrant substances. Usually toilet water contains from 4 to 10% of essential oils, dissolved in alcohol 80-90% vol. Eau de toilette differs from perfume in a less harsh and less persistent aroma.

in details:

Perfumery has, firstly, aesthetic (actually perfumes, perfumes and means for flavoring the air) and, secondly, hygienic purposes (various means for refreshing and disinfecting the skin, colognes and toilet water) .

Modern perfumery produces products for various purposes and of various types: liquid, solid and powdered. Perfumes, colognes and toilet water are the main products of the perfume industry. In addition, products for air freshening and aromatization (smoking essences, smoking paper), linen fragrances (sachets) and bath fragrances are produced. Fragrant and resinous substances contained in smoking and spraying products have a detrimental effect on microorganisms and not only refresh, flavor, but also purify the air. In addition, many fragrant substances, even in small quantities, are quickly absorbed into the blood and excite or calm the nerve centers.

Aromas are different in concentration: perfume (parfum, extrait), concentration 2030%;
perfume water, perfume water (eau de parfum, Parfum de Toilette Esprit de paifum Eau de parfum), concentration 15-25%; eau de toilette. concentration 1020%; cologne for men or the lightest feminine fragrance (eau de coiogne).

Perfume perfumery for evening receptions. It is enough to apply a few drops of perfume to the places of pulsation - on the crook of the arm, temples, folds of the toktya, behind the ears, under the knees. Perfumes are alcoholic or water-alcohol solutions of mixtures of fragrant substances and infusions with a persistent odor. Depending on the variety, perfumes contain different amounts of compositions and infusions (from 5 to 50% of aromatic substances). The formulations of concentrated perfumes contain over 20% of fragrant substances. The strength of ethyl (wine) alcohol in spirits ranges from 96.2 to 60%.

It is important to remember that floral perfumes of the same name, created by different perfumers, smell differently and have different shades. This is explained by the different individual attitude of perfumers to a particular smell, depending on the taste and personality of the perfumer: they can be cool or dry, lyrical, soft, bright, temperamental or calm, sentimental, sad, etc., depending on the character and mood the perfumer who created the perfume.

Perfumery water is specially created for business women. Unlike perfume, it will not irritate others, and yet it is more resistant than eau de toilette. The perfume water lasts 45 hours, so it can be used twice a day. It is applied in small amounts to skin and clothing, but not to silk, fur, or pearls.

Eau de toilette is suitable mainly for morning use and is ideal for weekends. It can only interact with clothing, but should not get on the skin. Eau de toilette is a water-alcohol solution of mixtures of aromatic substances and infusions with an alcohol concentration of 5968% and aromatic substances of 1-1.5%, suitable for rubbing the skin.

Colognes are intended for refreshing and disinfecting the skin, the alcohol strength in them is 75-60%. In floral colognes 2-8% of fragrant substances, in triple 1, 21.5%.

Perfumes made in the USA are often referred to as Cologne. In such cases, the fragrance usually means a concentration of 12 to 25 percent and corresponds to a French perfume or eau de toilette. In products for men, the concentration is slightly lower from 7 to 12 percent. They are applied to the skin by hand, like a liquid.
I am allergic, therefore, in my opinion, it would be better not to take them out of the named room, especially cheap and fake ones ...
Firstly, the first time I hear about "toilet spirits"!
And eau de toilette, if you do not go into details of production technology, differs from perfumes, first of all, in the persistence of the smell. The "effect" of perfume is more protracted in time than that of eau de toilette. And the "dose" when used in spirits is less ....
Alcohol content.
Shelf life, i.e. water is used longer, but paper is not
name, probably
toilet spirits are more persistent!
Let's start with the fact that there is no such thing as "toilet spirits" in nature... Is it possible to call an air freshener so majestically ... :)))
Liquid with a pleasant smell in vials is divided into:
-toilet water
- perfumed water
-perfume.

Perfume is the most persistent, eau de toilette is the least... Perfumed is the golden mean.
They differ from each other in concentration and, accordingly, in the persistence of the smell.
Eau de toilette - the concentration of the perfume composition in toilet waters is not less than 10% and not more than 15%. The main component here is an alcohol solution. This is the product group most often used by manufacturers, as it is the most successful form of aroma transfer - each note begins to sound at the right time with the right intensity. The duration of the eau de toilette is approximately 3 hours. The perfect choice to start the day.

Toilet perfumes contain from 15% to 25% (in men 6-12%) of perfume extract, while staying on the skin for up to 5 hours. A good solution for both day and evening. The smell turns out to be more dense, making it possible to feel all the overflows and shades of the composition. As a rule, eau de toilette has a richer color and is produced in more complex, beautiful bottles than eau de toilette.
Eau de toilette is taken from the toilet...
And toilet perfume... It's even hard to say right away! !
maybe smells?

Many people wonder about the difference between eau de parfum and eau de toilette. And for some reason, everyone believes that the point is the difference in the stability of these funds. According to most people, it is somewhat inferior in terms of durability to perfume. In fact, this opinion is erroneous. To date, both of these products are quite in demand on the market both among the female half of the population and among the male. All perfumery water is created on the principle of a pyramid, which is based on fragrant substances. They, in turn, are different in their concentration. The more aromatic oils in perfumery, the stronger the fragrance will exude, and the longer it will remain on the skin or clothes.

Varieties of aromatic oils in one perfume product can be about 60 pieces. Expensive perfumes, in most cases, use natural oils. In addition, moderate amounts are included which quickly disappear. Perfume water, consisting only of natural oils, is a very expensive pleasure. However, it is worth the money. Perfumes of lower price ranges are made mainly exclusively from synthetic components. High-quality and real perfumes based on natural aromatic oils will delight you with their depth and lightness of aroma for about 5-6 hours.

If we take, for example, eau de toilette, we can say that it is divided into some constituent components. You will first feel the initial notes when sprayed on the skin or on a paper test strip. After a couple of minutes, you begin to feel the aroma of heavier components - these are the so-called heart notes. Within an hour, chords of aromatic base notes enter, which will delight you with a colorful and playful scent for a long time to come.

Eau de toilette better reveals the essence of the components. Its peculiarity is that it opens the main aromas later than perfume, and before that it makes you feel only light notes. In eau de toilette, the top notes are more important, as they are felt first. The presence of aromatic oils in toilet water has a very small percentage, as studies have shown. Longevity is approximately 2 hours.

The structure of a perfume composition, or, as it is popularly called, daytime perfume, is a little different. Since its base note of the heart is one step higher than in the structure of eau de toilette. When sprayed, you immediately feel the deep and basic components, that is, the very note of the heart. This is the main reason for the erroneous opinion that eau de parfum has a more persistent and enhanced aroma. In a daytime perfume, one of the most important components is the heart note. The percentage level of aromatic oils in perfumery most often does not exceed 12-13%. The perceptibility of the perfume will delight you for about 3-4 hours.

Perfumes, in turn, have a fairly high level of aromatic oils. It makes up about 20% and conveys a deeper and brighter flavor, as their base note is strongly pronounced.

In this case, an example that is most often considered at special perfumery trainings and master classes will be quite appropriate. If you take the same fragrance, but in different versions - water and eau de toilette, and spray them on the test strips, you will most likely confuse the perfume product with perfume, since the latter have a sharper aroma and intuitively it seems that their concentration is much more pronounced.

The world of modern perfumery is so diverse and attractive that many women are at a loss when choosing. Let's try to understand the gradation of perfumery by concentration. This will help you understand how they differ from each other and what is better - perfumes, eau de toilette, eau de parfum and cologne. What is important to know and what does concentration affect?

Composition of perfumery

All perfumes consist of the same components: alcohol, water and perfume composition. Volume concentration - the amount of perfume composition added per unit volume of the bottle. The higher the percentage added by manufacturers, the higher the concentration of the final product. Consider in the table what% of fragrant components have different types of perfumes.

Cologne

Eau de Cologne is at the "lowest" level in terms of fragrant content. If you associate cologne with the brutal "Chipr", you are deeply mistaken.

Initially, this product appeared as a lighter version of women's famous fragrances after the perfume revolution at the end of the 19th century. Then perfumers began to use synthetic ingredients, which made it possible to significantly reduce the cost of fragrances.

Encouraged by the growth in demand, manufacturers began to produce light versions of the best perfumes with a concentration of up to 5%. At the same time, the main formula in the fragrance remained the same. Today, colognes are inferior to other types of perfumes only in durability, but for the summer this may be the best option.

Eau de Toilette

Once upon a time, toilet water was the only budgetary remedy that women could afford to smell good. The concentration of fragrant components of Eau de Toilette rarely exceeds 10%, but many famous brands prefer to produce products in this form. It is especially appreciated for its lightness, unobtrusiveness, reasonable cost. Available in different volumes: from 30 to 100 ml.

The disadvantages include low durability. This shortcoming can be easily corrected if you purchase a small bottle and keep it with you in your purse. By the way, you can maintain the fragrance of toilet water with deodorants, body creams, lotions and inexpensive skin care products with a lower concentration of perfume composition.

Eau de parfum

The product with the best combination of price and quality. Eau de parfum is an intermediate option between perfume and eau de toilette. Concentration up to 20%. Some manufacturers prefer to produce just this type of perfume, gradually replacing traditional perfumes.

Advantages of Eau de Parfum:

intense sound,
good durability.

The quality of eau de parfum is as close as possible to perfume, but it is easier to use due to a spray bottle, and a small bottle is convenient to carry with you.

Eau de toilette differs from eau de toilette in durability: if the first lasts only 2-3 hours, then Parfum de Toilette remains on the skin for up to 5 hours.

Another important difference is in the original formula. Eau de toilette can be fundamentally different from perfume water, and sound in a new way, if the concentration is made saturated. For example, a fragrance that sounds like a light citrus mix in the form of eau de toilette can open up differently in eau de parfum: it will fade into the background, and floral notes will come to the fore.

Perfume

Real jewels in the world of perfumery. Initially, all fragrances were produced in the form of perfumes, and later perfumers began to dilute the extracts, reducing the concentration. Eau de toilette was the first from diluted perfumes.

Perfume is not just the most expensive product, but also the most concentrated - the amount of fragrant substances in them is 20-30%. The difference between the extracts is in the density of the aroma and persistence - it opens slowly, but lasts for a long time. It happens that one drop applied to the wrist is felt for several days in a row.

Extrait is not available in large bottles - rarely, when the volume of the vial exceeds 15 ml. The price of perfumes is an order of magnitude higher than other types of perfumes, they are considered the most expensive products in the fragrance industry. Although many modern women prefer eau de parfum to perfume. It is more versatile in use and the fragrance is not as active.

Other types of concentration

Today, there are more and more so-called "side" products that manufacturers produce as an alternative to the usual perfumes:

Esprit de Parfum belongs to the rare category of perfumery. The concentration of aromatic oils is almost 30% - a cross between perfume and eau de parfum.
Eau de Parfum Intense - Eau de parfum with increased intensity. They contain from 12 to 25% fragrant components.
Rerfume Mist is a perfumed mist. Light version of perfumery, made without alcohol. The amount of aromatic substances does not exceed 3-8%.
Eau - the name of the label translates as water and means a very light aroma. Concentration 3%.
Deo Parfum or deodorant is a hygiene product with an aromatic effect. The amount of fragrant oils 3-5%. Considered a good option for hot summer days.
Lotion is a skin care product with a low concentration of odorous substances from 2 to 4%.

Perfume manufacturers are constantly expanding their line of light products, trying to anticipate the desires of customers as much as possible. You can find a care product for any exit from the house: to the beach, playing sports, to work in the office and going out, and always be surrounded by a halo of your favorite smell.

Endurance and concentration: do they depend on each other?

It is generally accepted that the higher the concentration, the more intense the effect of the perfume and the higher the durability. But there is another point of view. Chemists say that the main thing is not the amount of fragrant substances, but the chemical composition of the ingredients that perfumers use to create a fragrance.

Each element of a perfume composition is unique and contributes to the smell. The bergamot evaporates faster and the musk leaves a long aftertaste on the skin. An important role is played by the balance of ingredients: if the creator "overdoes" with individual components, the perfume smells sharp and repulsive. Conversely, a harmonious ensemble, even at low concentration, can be gentle and noble.

In addition, one cannot ignore the individual susceptibility of a person. The impact on durability can always have:

Skin type - it has been proven that the fatter the skin structure, the longer it retains the smell.
Air temperature - in summer, odors open faster, but also quickly evaporate. In winter, resistance is higher.
Smell - there are people who quickly get used to new smells and stop perceiving even the most intense perfumes within a day after purchase.

In any case, you should not try to compensate for quantity with quality. It is better to carry a bottle with your favorite scent with you, use products with a low concentration in order to correct its “aura” from time to time.

Let's summarize. In most cases, it is the concentration that becomes the guideline when choosing a fragrance. But, it is worth understanding that the amount of fragrant substances in the bottle is far from always a guarantee that the aroma will suit your taste.

See that the fragrance is harmonious and pleasant, listen to your heart and buy from stores you trust. Sooner or later you will find your fragrance and you will definitely feel the pleasure of the world of pleasant smells.

At first I wanted to cram all the information into one article, but then I decided that no, it would be better to divide it into several articles, each of which will have its own thematic content.

In the first article, we will define the difference between perfume, eau de parfum and toilet water.

The difference between perfume, perfume and
toilet water

I am sure that many women at least in general terms understand what is the difference between perfume and the rest of perfumery, but not everyone knows the difference between perfume and toilet water. Although the prices, I think, are guided by many. The most expensive perfume is perfume, perfume water is lower in price, and toilet water is even lower. Why such a pricing policy, let's figure it out.

As I have said, perfume- the most expensive perfumery. This is due to the fact that they contain the largest percentage of aromatic substances, 90% alcohol 20-30% aromatic substances. Therefore, their smell is so persistent, it must stay on the body for at least 4-6 hours. And there is no need to talk about a pronounced train. We all know the situation when a woman passed by, and the scent of perfume soars in the air for a long time, and everyone standing in his way, breathing in, melts with tenderness.

perfume water somewhat weaker than perfumes, because the content of aromatic substances at 90% alcohol in it is much lower, approximately 11-20%. Of course, this smell will already be weaker. It lasts less, only 4-5 hours, and the sillage will be light and fast melting.

toilet water A- the cheapest perfumery production. Its aroma is light and unstable. It lasts only 2-4 hours and you will not get any plume from it. Why is toilet water so weak? All because it contains 80% alcohol, only 7-8% aromatic substances.

All these perfume products of the same brand may contain the same aromatic substances, but with different amounts of them, the smell will be different.

How to determine what you buy in a store: perfume, perfume or toilet. Yes, it's very simple - everything is written on the package.

Parfum - this means perfume in front of you.

Eau De Parfum - you are holding eau de parfum in your hands.

Eau De Toilette - you are offered toilet water.

Now it has become very popular to sell perfumes on tap. In principle, there is nothing wrong here, a good alternative for those who cannot afford perfume in a beautiful package. The aroma, both on tap and in the packaging, can be exactly the same. It's just that in the first case, you pay only for the fragrance, and not for the beautifully designed name of the manufacturer.

However, there is a small catch here, the manufacturer can sell perfume water under the guise of draft perfumes in order to save on ingredients.

How to correctly identify the smell of perfume

Determining the smell correctly is important not only for perfumes, but also for perfumery and toilet water. Every self-respecting perfume shop will offer you to choose a scent using a blotter. But to be honest, such an opportunity is provided only in large specialized stores. In all the rest, you will be given a cap to sniff, into which the contents will first be sprinkled. But this way you will never know the true flavor. Only a blotter will help you feel the entire composition that the manufacturers have put into the perfume. I think the word blotter has now aroused intriguing interest among many. What is this thing, anyway.

Blotter - what is it?

This is a special test paper. The name was given to her by perfumers and chemists. And it serves to ensure that you and I, when buying perfumes in a store, can correctly determine the aroma of a particular product, without any distortion, exactly as the perfumer intended and created it.

It can be just white paper without a logo, or it can show off the logo of the brand of perfume or eau de parfum that you are offered to test.

What is blotter paper?

This is a rectangular strip of special paper without glue and odor, with a rather loose structure that allows it to easily absorb moisture. The standard blotter size is 10-18 cm by 0.5-2.5 cm.

How is the blotter impregnated?

A strip of blotter is dipped into a vial of liquid, if it is without a spray bottle, to a depth of 1 cm, or a few sprays are made on it. Then you need to wait until the liquid is absorbed into the paper, usually it takes a few seconds. Then you can start smell testing.

To do this, the blotter is brought to the nose at a distance of 1-2 cm and the aroma is inhaled. If you don't smell it right away, take your time and keep holding the strip without bringing it close to your face. From your heat, the liquid will begin to evaporate faster and the aroma will become more pronounced.

The testing of perfumes, perfumes or eau de toilette does not end there. Their aroma on the blotter is only the first stage, introducing you to the real notes of perfume. But the smell that you felt on the blotter may be slightly different from the aroma of the same perfume on your body. Therefore, the next step is to test them on your wrist.

Why are scents different? Molecules of perfume or perfume (toilet) water are in the bottle in the form in which they were created. Blotter paper is neutral and molecules do not enter into any reaction with it, which cannot be said about human skin.

Each of us has its own natural smell, different from one another. Add here sprays, creams, shower gels that we use. They are also different for everyone. It turns out that we all have our own unique smell.

And if the same person tests the same perfume on himself, but in one case, being sick, in the second healthy, then he will feel a different aroma. This is because the body odor in these two conditions is completely different.

Therefore, the same perfume, or eau de parfum, or toilet will open on our skin in different ways and may have a slightly different aroma. You may like perfume on a blotter, but not on your body. Therefore, be sure to carry out both tests when buying.

I think that's enough information for today. In the next article we will talk about samplers, miniatures, testers and we will figure out how to buy perfumes in an online store.

I wish everyone happiness, Natalya Murga

All perfumes have approximately the same composition: distilled water, alcohol, fragrance and essential oils, dyes. What is in front of you - perfume or toilet water depends only on the proportions of these components combined in a bottle.

Today they produce perfumes (parfum), eau de parfum (eau de parfum), toilet water (eau de toilette), cologne (eau de cologne). Recently, mixes have also appeared - this is a new, modern phenomenon.

Not every line of fragrant water, not every brand can boast of a complete line - from perfume to cologne, but it's not necessary. Each fragrance needs its own durability, not all perfumes are good in the form of perfumes, not all are possible in the concentration of eau de toilette.

Perfume

In true perfumes, the fragrance is 15-20% of the composition, it is dissolved in pure 96% alcohol. Perfume raw materials are very expensive and such a high concentration of essential oils makes the price of a perfume quite significant. However, perfumes for this please with extraordinary stamina, which is calculated not in hours, but in days, weeks, months. Clothing that has been perfumed may continue to smell even after washing.

Perfume must be applied according to etiquette - use in the evening and for the appropriate exit. They are like diamonds, completely out of place during the day, at work, at home. You should not pour perfume over, it is enough to apply one stroke for the ears, wrists, and décolleté. Due to the fact that perfumes contain only natural, expensive components, their smell can be very saturated, somewhat suffocating, dizzying. It is important to observe moderation in their use to achieve a positive effect.

It is recommended to choose your favorite perfume for the season and use only them. This will make the fragrance your "signature" and will also help you always smell great. For example, in winter, fur absorbs odors very, very strongly. After applying the perfume, your fur coat will be fragrant for a long time, and it will not work to apply a new one on top of this fragrance - the smell will be unpleasant.

The price of perfume is very different from the price of perfumed and toilet water. On average, a bottle of perfume costs 300-1500 dollars.

perfumed water

Eau de parfum is often confused with perfume. There is some truth in this, since today rarely anyone can afford a bottle of real perfume, so eau de parfum has become a “real” perfume, and eau de toilette is a lightweight option.

In eau de parfum, the fragrance is 10-20% and is diluted in 90% alcohol. The durability of such a perfume is quite high, but each brand has its own. Eau de Parfum can last from 5 hours to several days, someone sings odes to good stamina, and someone complains that they stop smelling the aroma after half a day. The components that are included in the fragrance, its base, heart and top of the pyramid have different durability. Not all smells can be kept for a long time, so a lightly scented eau de parfum will be less resistant than, for example, a heavy, oriental perfume.

Perfumed water is used during the day and in the evening, after a while the smell can be renewed. Many fabrics and furs will also absorb fragrance well, so keep that in mind.

Since fragrances are divided into sillage, sitting close to the skin, monotonous and others, use a perfume according to the situation. The train one will not be appropriate at work, will quickly tire colleagues and cause a headache with its obsession, its time is evening. For work, daily activities, the gym, it is customary to use not the most delicious smells in your opinion, but politically correct and not annoying. This is a rule of etiquette, good breeding.

Eau de Toilette

In toilet water, the concentration of the perfume composition is 4-10%, it is diluted in 80-90% alcohol. Eau de toilette is not synonymous with instability, the duration of the fragrance depends on the manufacturer. There are fragrances presented only in the form of eau de toilette. As a rule, these are light, frivolous, tasty, perky smells, ideal for summer, sports, travel. They are refreshing, but at the same time not suffocating, they are easily washed off with water, giving way to a competitor. Most toilet waters completely disappear from clothes after washing or well-ventilated things, when applied to the hair, the smell of the base may remain, but after washing it will also disappear.

Cologne and mist

The cologne and mist fragrance contains 3-5%, for dilution use 70% alcohol. These products are more likely to be hygienic than perfumed. Men use cologne after shaving, it is good if it smells the same as eau de toilette or waxed water. Women use mists to create a pleasant fragrant cloud around them for several hours. The smell will disappear without a trace - it does not have to be washed off before applying another, more persistent fragrance.