Extract, Eau de Parfum & Co – What do the concentrations really mean?
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Extract, Eau de Parfum & Co – What do the concentrations really mean?
What exactly is behind terms like "eau de parfum" or "extrait de parfum"? And why does one perfume last all day, while another disappears after two hours?
The answer lies in the fragrance concentration – the ratio of fragrance oil to alcohol in your perfume.
💧 How much fragrance is really in it?
Here is an overview of the common concentrations:
- Eau de Cologne (EdC): 2-5% fragrance oil
- Eau de Toilette (EdT): 5-10% fragrance oil
- Eau de Parfum (EdP): 10-20% fragrance oil
- Extrait de Parfum (Perfume): 20-30% fragrance oil
The higher the fragrance oil content, the more intense and longer lasting the perfume is – but also the more expensive it is.
🧠 But: More oil is not automatically better
Many believe: “The more oil, the better the scent.”
Not entirely true.
Because:
- Too much fragrance oil can make a perfume thick
- It can leave an oily film on the skin
- Or cause stains on clothes
- And sometimes even seem uncomfortably heavy
🔬 Secret Scent: Extract with sensitivity
At Secret Scent, we work with the utmost concentration – but not mindlessly.
Our recipes are Extrait de Parfum , meaning ultra-intense.
But: We don't just use more oil - we rely on our finely tuned Secret Mix .
The result:
- ✔ Intense performance
- ✔ Above-average durability
- ✔ Elegant sillage (fragrance cloud)
- ✔ No sticky feeling
- ✔ No oily residue or stains
👉 More effective – without side effects.
✨ Conclusion: Concentration is important. Balance is everything.
A high-quality fragrance needs power – but above all balance .
At Secret Scent you get the perfect blend:
✅ High concentration
✅ Clean coordination
✅ Comfortable to wear
This way your fragrance will not only be intense – but unforgettable.
Curious?
👉 Discover our world of fragrances – or take the fragrance finder test