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  • What Does Eau de Parfum vs Eau de Toilette Really Mean?

    Scent Strength 101

    Fragrance can be confusing, especially when bottles are labeled *Eau de Parfum* or *Eau de Toilette*. What do these French terms mean?

    Let’s break it down simply so you can make confident fragrance choices.

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    Eau de Parfum (EDP)

    **Concentration:** 15–20% perfume oil
    **Lasts:** 6–8 hours
    **Scent:** Rich, strong, long-lasting

    **Best for:**

    * Date nights
    * Special occasions
    * Cold weather (holds better in cool air)

    *Try: “Pinkfoxxx Seduction EDP” – Vanilla, Amber, Musk*

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    Eau de Toilette (EDT)

    **Concentration:** 5–15% perfume oil
    **Lasts:** 3–5 hours
    **Scent:** Lighter, fresher, more casual

    **Best for:**

    * Daytime use
    * Office or errands
    * Summer months

    🛍️ *Try: “Fresh Bloom EDT” – Citrus, Peony, Musk*

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    Key Differences

    | Feature       | Eau de Parfum   | Eau de Toilette   |
    | ————- | ————— | —————– |
    | **Intensity** | Strong          | Light             |
    | **Longevity** | 6–8 hours       | 3–5 hours         |
    | **Sillage**   | Heavy trail     | Soft scent bubble |
    | **Best Use**  | Evening, Winter | Daytime, Summer   |

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    Tips for Choosing

    * If you want a scent that *lingers all day*, choose EDP.
    * If you want something *fresh and clean*, go for EDT.
    * Layer them! Start with EDT during the day and refresh with EDP at night.

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    What About Eau de Cologne or Perfume Oil?

    * **Eau de Cologne:** Lightest concentration (2–4%), usually masculine scents
    * **Perfume Oil:** Highly concentrated, great for sensitive skin