What is the difference with edp spray pdp spray perfume & parfum also eaud toilet spray & cologhne?

i would really like to know before i buy thanks ireneWhat is the difference with edp spray pdp spray perfume %26amp; parfum also eaud toilet spray %26amp; cologhne?
The major difference is that these are different concentrations of perfume. Eau de toilette (EDT) is the lightest and freshest as it contains little fragrant oils in comparison to the amount of water/alcohol added. For every 100ml of quantity this is often the least expensive form of fragrance but it also doesn't last very long on the skin (perhaps 1-2 hours).





Parfum (also known as ';pure'; perfume) is the most concentrated form of fragrance. It is mostly made up of fragrant oils and is diluted with very little or no alcohol/water. It lasts extremely well on the skin and the scent can often be detected on the skin over 24 hours later. It i, for a 100ml quanity (which would be very very expensive!) the most pricy form of fragrance but also the most economical. It isapplied (usually, but not always) in small drops on the pulse points e.g. wrists, behind the ears, behind the knees, decollete etc.





Eau de parfum is a concentration in between edt and parfum. It still contains a large quanity of fragrant oils but not as much as parfum. It is the most economical form of fragrance if you like something that lasts well on the skin (6-8 hours or more) but also something which you can spray freely onto the skin.





A cologne is very similar to an EDT. However, these usually have a fresh citrus note added to them. For example, if you compare Dior Homme and Dior Homme Cologne, these are essentially the same notes apart from the fresh lemon note you find in the cologne. In terms of concentration these can be more or less concentrated than an EDT. Colognes are very often unisex e.g. ';4711'; and Dior's ';Escale A Portofino';.





The only other difference between eau de toilette, eau de parfum and parfum is as follows. You might be aware that there are top, middle and base notes in every fragrance. Top notes you smell first (within first 5 minutes), middle notes follow (within half hour or so) and the base notes are what remain lingering on the skin (over the course of the next few hours).





Eau de toilette - emphasis is on top notes, usually the fresh, light, citrus notes etc





Eau de parfum - emphasis is on the heart notes, usually floral, spices, woods etc





Parfum - emphasis is on the base notes, usually warm ambery, animalistic notes e.g amber, musk, some woods etc.





Hope this helps you out a little bit - sorry if any of it sounds patronising.





Hope this helps a little... :o)What is the difference with edp spray pdp spray perfume %26amp; parfum also eaud toilet spray %26amp; cologhne?
Perfumes are mostly produced in several concentration grades and each of them has its own advantages. Usually, perfumes are made in concentrations of perfume, eau de perfume, eau de toilette, cologne and other accompanying fragrant products. Difference between them is in concentration of perfume extract, essential oils, so called 鈥榡us鈥?





Perfume (parfum (extrait)) contains the highest concentration of fragrant components, 15%-30% of perfume extract, sometimes even more, diluted in the high quality 96% ethyl alcohol. The perfume quantity for sale is usually 7,5 to 15ml, but because the fragrance of such high concentration is very intensive and long-lasting as it evaporates slowly. Only perfume concentration fully presents the perfume composition. The high price of perfume is compensated by pleasure of wearing it.





Perfume water (eau de parfum) is the most popular concentration of essential oils, because it has an ideal ratio between the quality and price. Concentration of extract in perfume water is still quite high, 10-20% in 90% ethyl alcohol, but the price is lower for the bigger quantity (30, 35 or 50ml). Some perfume houses produce perfume water as the highest concentration of perfume extract, because production in perfume concentration is costly and the perfume market dictates the trends. Perfume water is usually produced as spray, what is convenient for usage even while traveling.





Toilette water (eau de toilette) contains 4-10% of perfume extract diluted in 80-90% ethyl alcohol. Some perfumes are produced in this concentration only. In comparison with perfume and perfume water, toilette water looses in richness of its composition, but is at the same time more appropriate for day time use, in particular to be worn at work. For the evening is, however, higher-concentration version more suitable. Men's toilette water is usually more concentrated than women's, and therefore of a concentration closer to the perfume water, and thus men's perfumes are not produced as perfume water or perfume.





Cologne water (eau de cologne) usually has the lowest concentration of essential oils, 3-5% diluted in 70% ethyl alcohol. This does not apply to American products. Cologne in this case means 'perfume water'.





After shave contains no more than 3% perfume extract. It is usually applied before perfume and is not suitable to be used instead of perfume, because it very transient.


It is known that oil base keeps the fragrance long-lasting. Lately there are new perfume products such as perfume oil or gel appearing on the market, such as Chanel #5 Elixir Sensuel gel (a product in between perfume oil and body cr猫me), or Narciso Rodriguez for Her Musk oil. Fragrance in this concentration is quite expensive, but it is almost as long lasting as perfume and has a nice soft nuance.