So many scents and so little time. When your nose can't handle any more aromatic attacks, consider paring down your signature scent choice by fragrance type. But what's the difference between perfume and cologne? And what's right for you? Read on...
The main difference between perfume and cologne is how much essential oil--the smelly good stuff-- and alcohol there is in both. Perfume contains 30 percent essential oils, while cologne tends to average between five and eight percent. An eau de perfume lies somewhere between on the oil scale. Eau de toilette and cologne are about equal in concentration.
Why the price difference? Basically, it boils down to how much bang your buying with a buck. Perfume is much more concentrated and contains more essential oils than cologne, so it costs more. Cologne is designed to be sprayed or splashed onto your skin. So, an eight ounce bottle of cologne won't last as long as a one ounce bottle of perfume, which takes only drops.
We tend to apply more cologne than perfume. Obviously, a tiny bit of perfume will last just as long as several spritzes of cologne. A few drops of perfume on a pulse point lasts about six to eight hours. Cologne needs to be reapplied every two hours or so.
In order to know which fragrance oil to buy, get to know your skin. Dry skin does well with perfume--less alcohol. Oily skin can handle cologne, because natural oils will help the scent endure the day. For controlled, lingering fragrance, dab perfume--don't spray, to avoid wasting precious liquid. Apply on the insides of your wrists, on your neck, on your chest and maybe a spritz in the hair.
Remember, always put your cologne or perfume on BEFORE slipping into your dress to avoid stains.
Alright, girls. Consider yourself in the know on cologne. Shop on while smelling great! |
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