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What is the difference between parfum, eau de parfum (EDP), eau de toilette (EDT) and eau de cologne (EDC)?

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What is the difference between parfum, eau de parfum (EDP), eau de toilette (EDT) and eau de cologne (EDC)?

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These terms represent different concentrations of perfume essence. The greater the concentration, the longer it lasts. Many people describe any fragrance as “perfume” regardless of the actual description. Parfum: a concentrate of 15% to 30% perfume essence, the strongest fragrance available (lasts 5 to 6 hours) Eau de parfum: lighter than perfume with 8% to 15% concentrate (lasts around 3 to 4 hours) Eau de toilette: a more delicate fragrance with 4% to 8% concentrate (lasts round 2 to 3 hours) Eau de cologne: traditionally a male fragrance, with 3% to 5% concentration of perfume lasting 1 to 2 hours.