Fragrance Tips: How Strong Are Different Types Of Fragrance?

• Parfum 20% perfume, 80% alcohol. Lasts four to six hours.

• Eau de Parfum (EDP) , Eau de Parfum Spray (EDPS) 10-15% perfume, remainder alcohol. Lasts four to five hours.

• Eau de Toilette (EDT) Eau de Toilette Spray (EDTS) 5-12% perfume, remainder alcohol and water. Lasts 2 to 4 hours. This remains the best selling scent strength in the UK.

• Eau de Cologne (EDC) 2-3% perfume, remainder mostly water. Lasts about 2 hours.

• Eau Fraiche 3% perfume, remainder mostly water. Lasts about 2 hours.


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