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PERFUME

PERFUME: "per fumum" - comes from the Latin, meaning "through the smoke." In ancient times, fragrant resins were burned as incense offerings that was the origin.

Today, we understand perfume to be a solution containing 15% to 30% perfume oils and 85% to 70% alcohol, respectively.

Perfume consists of a 15-30% concentration of perfume essence and is the strongest fragrance available. This means that not only do you need to use less, but also that the fragrance lasts longer, typically for up to 6 hours, depending on skin type.

Quite a lot of people will describe any fragrance as 'perfume' regardless of what actual description it should have (Eau De Parfum, Eau De Toilette, etc.)

Pure perfume is a lot more expensive but a little will go a long way.

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