A perfumed composition is a mixture of various raw materials to which are added specific quantities of perfume oil, alcohol and water. The perfume creator defines the category into which the composition falls according to the level of concentration of the latter three components. Perfume therefore has a higher concentration of perfume oil than eau de toilette and leaves a more tenacious imprint.
Perfumes and eaux de toilette
When we describe a fragrance compound as having a 12% concentration, this means it is composed of 12% perfume oil and 88% pure alcohol and distilled water. The usual levels of concentration of perfume oils in pro- ducts are:
- Eau de cologne 5%
- Eau de toilette 10%
- Eau de parfum 15%
- Perfume or extract 20 à 24%
Secondary products
Lines of bath and beauty care products provide an alternative way of entering the imagination-provoking world of your favorite perfume. A perfumed bath foam can also provide a lasting olfactory sensation, generally more strongly scented creams and oils subtly diffuse their fragrances with every movement of the body, and of course there are matching deodorants that fulfil real needs both practical and sensual. These products also contain varying concentrations of perfume oil:
- Body cream 3%
- Bath soap and oil 3 à 4%
- Perfumes candle 10%
- Concrete* 20%
(*cream or solid perfume)
