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SPLASH COLOGNE

SPLASH COLOGNE: is light, watery alcohol/perfume oil solution of 1%-3% perfume oil in 99%-97% alcohol, respectively. They are used generously, for refreshment for the whole body, after the shower or bath for example. They have a subtle perfuming effect, and the notes are fresh and clean.

Some countries especially favor this application, and two prime examples are France and Spain.

PERFUME OIL

PERFUME OIL: A perfume oil is a concentrated mixture of fragrance substances which is used for the perfuming of various products.

EXTRAIT

EXTRAIT: generally, means the most concentrated form of perfume sold over the counter. It is a solution of 15 % -30 % perfume oil in high-grade alcohol.

EAU DE TOILETTE (EDT)

EAU DE TOILETTE: is a solution of 4 % -8 % perfume oil in alcohol.

For women, this is a lighter more delicate fragrance, with a 4-8% concentration of the essence, and is therefore most suited to everyday use. It is normally less expensive than Eau de Parfum, and lasts for 2 to 4 hours.

For men, this has the greatest concentration of essence generally available for men and hence lasts the longest, up to 5 hours. It is often available in either a splash or a spray.

EAU DE PARFUM (EDP)

EAU DE PARFUM: is a solution of perfume oil (8 %-18 %) in alcohol (82 % to 92%).

This is lighter than Perfume, with an 8-18% concentration, and so is less expensive but still has long lasting characteristics, from 3 to 5 hours.

EAU DE COLOGNE (EDC)

EAU DE COLOGNE: is a solution of approximately 3 % to 5 % perfume oil in an alcohol/water mix.

The classical "eau de Cologne" is a composition of fresh, light, volatile essential oils (pre dominantly citrus oils) which contains few, if any fixatives.

Eau de Cologne is intended to be refreshing, and has a limited perfuming effect.

This is often referred to just as Cologne and has the greatest dilution of fragrances with a 3-5% concentration of perfume essence, lasting up to 2 hours.

CREATION

CREATION: is the making of a new perfume oil corn position. Creative work is an art which in nevertheless influenced by economic considerations, so perhaps "skilled craft" would be a more, appropriate description.

CRYSTALLINE

CRYSTALLINE: A certain amount of crystalline fragrance sub stances can be dissolved, without problems, in the, liquid ingredients of a perfume oil. In general they possess good fixative properties. But to( high a percentage of crystalline substances, an( especially low temperatures, can cause what i known as "crystallizing-out"-the appearance o crystals in the liquid.

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