Concentrations (EDT, EDP, Extrait etc.)

What concentration means

Concentration refers to the amount of fragrance essence in a perfume, and the most commonly preferred concentrations are EDT, EDP, and Extrait de Parfum. Apart from these, there are also concentrations such as EDC, Elixir, EDT Intense, etc., but since these do not have a defined concentration percentage, it is not quite correct to consider them among the most commonly preferred concentrations.

How it affects performance

In general, as the concentration of fragrance essence increases, the longevity and projection of the fragrance also increase. Although this is not always true, it is often the case. Based on my own experience, I can say that EDP usually provides the best projection and sillage, while Extrait de Parfum usually offers the best longevity, although this is not a strict rule.

Niche vs. designer

Niche perfume houses generally create their fragrances at EDP concentration levels, and designer brands also mostly produce fragrances as EDPs, but there can be a noticeable difference in performance between them because concentration alone is not the only determining factor; the materials and formulation used are also important, which is worth keeping in mind.