HOW TO CHOOSE A LONG-LASTING PERFUME

Every perfume bears the markings EDT and EDP, which speak volumes about the fragrance's quality.

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These markings distinguish between eau de toilette and eau de parfum, which vary in scent concentration. Many people overlook these markings, yet the significance becomes clearer when considering the following numbers.

As fragrance expert Mary Voles explains, eau de toilette typically contains between eight and twelve percent fragrance concentration, while eau de parfum ranges between twelve and eighteen percent.

She adds that though these concentrations may vary among brands, the fragrance concentration will always be higher in perfume.

A higher concentration translates to longer-lasting scent and increased aromatic intensity.

For brands like Diptyque, eau de parfum signifies not only a higher fragrance concentration but also a new interpretation of the original composition, introducing a wholly fresh dimension to the fragrance itself, as reported by byrdie.com.