Perfume, this art form that captures the enchanting scents of nature, carries not only romance and emotion but also serves as a silent expression of personal taste and character. It is like a symphony of scents, with top, middle, and base notes intertwining to create unique voices, timbres, and tones; it is a release of emotion, an art of olfaction, and the ultimate enjoyment of life.

To explore the world of perfume, we must first understand the “concentration” and “scent families,” as well as the “layers” of fragrance. These three elements together form the soul of perfume, determining its personality and the occasions for which it is suitable.

Perfume Concentration

The concentration of perfume from high to low is as follows: Parfum, Eau de Parfum (EDP), Eau de Toilette (EDT), Eau de Cologne (EDC), and Eau Fraiche.

1. Parfum: The fragrance concentration is 20% to 40%, with a lasting time of 6 to 8 hours, suitable for formal occasions such as evening outings or banquets;

2. Eau de Parfum (EDP): The fragrance concentration is 15% to 20%, with a lasting time of 4 to 6 hours, suitable for daytime activities or outings;

3. Eau de Toilette (EDT): The fragrance concentration is 4% to 15%, with a lasting time of 3 to 4 hours, suitable for daily use;

4. Eau de Cologne (EDC): The fragrance concentration is 2% to 5%, with a lasting time of 2 to 3 hours, suitable for casual wear or after sports;

5. Eau Fraiche: The fragrance concentration is 1 to 3%, with a lasting time of about 1 to 2 hours, suitable as an air freshener or home fragrance.

Different concentrations of perfume are suitable for different occasions and skin types. Dry skin may not retain fragrance as long as oily skin, and environmental factors such as dryness, cold, warmth, and humidity can also affect the longevity of the scent.

Perfume Scent Families

The choice of scent family is a classification rule for perfume, divided into different categories based on the main olfactory characteristics and fragrances used in the perfume. The current mainstream scent families are: floral, green, aquatic, citrus, chypre, woody, leather, oriental, fougère, gourmet, and fruity.

The primary purpose of scent families is to help people quickly filter and eliminate perfumes based on their preferences, without having to smell the perfumes themselves.

The Three Layers of Scent

Perfume consists of three progressive olfactory layers: top notes, middle notes, and base notes, which gradually reveal the main olfactory characteristics and feelings of the perfume.

• Top Notes: Once the perfume is sprayed, these volatile fragrances provide the initial scent impression, usually lasting 5-15 minutes, corresponding to citrus or aromatic tones.

• Middle Notes: As the top notes fade, the “middle notes” that reflect the true personality of the perfume slowly emerge. They form the core of the perfume, with slightly stronger scents such as floral and fruity notes, usually lasting 20-60 minutes.

• Base Notes: The final layer of fragrance that appears, usually noticeable after the top and middle notes have evaporated. It can last for several hours after spraying, giving the perfume lasting depth. They are the foundation of perfume creation and the soul of perfume, with the base notes lasting about 4 to 5 hours on the skin. Common base notes include various woody and amber tones.

The blend of middle and base notes embodies the soul of the perfume, also the lingering aftertaste when the scent fades. Simply put, the evaporation rates of various fragrances and ingredients vary, so some will immediately capture the sense of smell but quickly dissipate; while others slowly unfold and then linger indefinitely. This effect gives perfume a rich sense of three-dimensionality, as if experiencing a scent short film, evolving from a fresh garden to a quiet hall.

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