We all always keep hearing about different kinds of fragrances. We tend to get confused among perfumes, eau de toilettes, colognes and body mists. Some people even interchange deodorants and body mists or perfumes. Here are the basic differences among all these aromatic products and their derivatives. So go ahead and get whatever product is suitable for your need or mood confidently. And even then you cannot decide- then you can definitely ask helpers at these stores they are after all ever ready to help you.
Different types of Fragrances
1. Deodorant:
Deodorants are the fragrances that eliminate body odors caused by the bacterial activity and sweat. They are very effective in casing not-so-acceptable smell of perspiration that comes out of armpits and other folded regions and sweat drenched clothes. A deodorant deodorizes a person making them feel fresh.
A deodorant is made from fragrant oils that are about 6-15% by volume in 80% solution of alcohol. When squirted on the body, they work as antiperspirants but they do not work if sprayed on clothes instead few deodorants stain the clothes as well. Deodorants play a primary role in eradicating the smell linked to the bacterial breakdown of perspiration in feet, armpits and other parts of the body.
2. Perfume:
Perfume is a romatic liquescent that is applied on clothes and some parts of body to linger by keeping away body odours. Perfumes are made using fragrant oils from various herbs, flowers, spices and fruits. Perfumes contain these fragrant oils in a high percentage to the tune of 15-30% in an 80% alcoholic solution. This is why perfumes last longer as they have a high concentration of fragrant oils. Some perfumes are so strong that their fragrance lingers even after the person taken a bath.
Perfumes contain high quantity of essential oils, water and alcohols. One major difference between Perfume and deodorant are that the deodorants are used on only on the body directly whereas perfumes are sprayed both on the clothes as well as the “pulse-points” on the body. These are not sold in spray bottles, but instead sold in bottles with stoppers on them, they are so strong that only a single drop when doused on the clothes or the pulse point will give you a good fragrance.
3. Eau de perfume:
Eau de perfume has the same perfume essence but fewerconcentration and more alcohol and water. Hence the smell is a tiny bit lighter and typically doesn’t last quite longer, but it is a bit lighter than perfume, which many find desirable. Classically the essence of oils in eau de perfume is about 10-15%.
4. Body Mist:
Body mists are not as expensive and strong as a perfume or Eau de perfume but it’s very light; While perfume weighs you down with its high oil content, body mist is light and airy and gives a light, fresh and a mild airy fragrance. It doesn’t last as long; you will have to keep re-applying it every few hours as the water and alcohol content is higher in body mists when compared to perfumes
5. Eau de toilette:
This is lighter than eau de perfumesand sold in spray bottles. The lightness of this makes it more appropriate to spray copiously. The higher alcohol content does indicate that it won’t last very long. Usually, this version sprayed during the day, as it is less concentrated, and even if you do douse a bit too much it will lighten up fairly quickly. The concentration of essential oils in Eau de toilette is about 4-10%.
6. Eau de Cologne:
Cologne is an abbreviation of Eau de Cologne originating from the city of Cologne, Germany. These are veryprecise blends of fragrances that fall under this particular category which are very light, fresh, and fruity especially citrusy like Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, and Tangerine. They may also contain few of the floral essential oils like lavender and rosemary.
Eau de Cologne is the most diluted version of the perfume, typically only 2-5 percent and is more like a splash kind of perfumes for younger people.
By: Archa Dave
