A fragrance concentration stronger than eau de toilette and lighter than extrait, at a percentage of perfume oil each house sets.
Fragrance concentration describes the proportion of perfume oil in a preparation containing alcohol and water. Fragonard’s perfume museum gives usual levels of 5% for eau de cologne, 10% for eau de toilette, 15% for eau de parfum and 20 to 24% for perfume or extract. These figures describe typical levels rather than a specification for every product. The Office québécois de la langue française also places eau de parfum between eau de toilette and perfume in concentration. The practical distinction is the relative concentration category, with the particular product’s composition remaining important when comparing fragrances.
In job listings
Fragrance sales and product roles treat this as basic knowledge. A beauty advisor may be asked how it differs from an eau de toilette, and should remember that the concentration can vary from one house to another. Search local jobs for “fragrance”.
