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When choosing a fragrance, whether as part of a fragrance gift set or not, have you ever been confused by the way the perfume is described? There are a variety of fragrance types. A reason for this is our love to simplify things. This refers to how pure the fragrance extract is. Let’s look at the different types.

Perfume extract. Its the purest fragrance money can buy. It contains typically 20% (but can be anywhere between 15 and 40%). You’ll pay the highest price for it too. They are the most direct extract from the original essence that you can buy, and as such you can expect their scent to be stronger. The scent from this type of fragrance is longer lasting than that of the other types. Be careful not to confuse  with Eau de Parfum, which is typically still strong but at a lesser concentration than perfume, which is limited to 10 – 20% (typically 15%) aromatic compounds.

Eau de Toilette. This type of fragrance typically employs 10% (although it can be n the range of 5 – 15%) aromoatic compounds. It provides a strong enough scent to match a price more acceptable to people. Eau de Toilette is the perfect trade off between intensity of scent and affordability.

Eau de Cologne. At the budget end, it contains 3 – 8% aromoatic compounds (typically 5%). The strength of the scent is less than that of Perfume and Eau de Toilette. Nor will the scent last as long. Eau de Cologne is also typically used to describe those fragrances that lack base notes.

It’s great for people that like to smell good after freshening up or shaving. These contain the smallest concentration at 1-3%. Again great gifts for the adolescent teen in their early years.

Consider these things when considering perfume gift sets. Perfume is a great option for someone that you are close to. For someone that is special to you, buy Eau de Parfum. Eau de Cologne will make a great gift for teenagers in their early years of adolescence fragrance gift set.