Perfumes are categorized in four main categories Parfum/Perfume Extract, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, and Eau de Cologne.

Parfum/ Perfume Extract:

The most concentrated out of the four Perfume Extract contains the highest level of aromatic compounds which is around 20- 40%. It generally comes in very small and delicately crafted bottles. Because of its strong concentration, perfume extracts should be used in very small quantities.

Missoni Parfum 0.5oz $300 USD Sephora.com

Eau de Parfum:

Eau de parfum contains about 7-15% perfume concentrates. This is the most popular and common form of perfume. It provides a long-lasting fragrance and generally doesn’t cost as much as extract perfume.

Angel by Thierry Mugler Eau de Parfum 0.8oz $75 USD Sephora.com

Eau de Toilette:

Eau de toilette has around 1-6% perfume concentrates. This makes for a light scent that doesn’t linger as long as the more intense versions. It was originally intended to be a refreshing body splash to help people wake up in the morning.

Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette 1.7oz $65 USD

Eau de Cologne:

Eau de cologne is sometimes used interchangeably with the term eau de toilette. However, the concoction began as the name of a light, fresh fragrance mixed with citrus oils and was made popular by Napoleon. Some perfumers today have a version of this called Eau Fraiche.

Versace Man Eau Fraiche 1oz $38 USD