The difference is the concentration of perfume oils: an eau de toilette usually contains between 5 and 15 %, an eau de parfum between 15 and 20 %. Being more concentrated, eau de parfum lasts longer on the skin. All 33 ML perfumes are eaux de parfum with a 15 % concentration.
Concentrations at a glance
| Type | Usual concentration | Usual longevity |
|---|---|---|
| Eau de Cologne | 2 to 5 % | 1 to 2 hours |
| Eau de toilette (EDT) | 5 to 15 % | 3 to 5 hours |
| Eau de parfum (EDP) | 15 to 20 % | 6 to 8 hours and more |
| Extrait de parfum | 20 % and more | 8 hours and more |
These figures are the usual references in perfumery. Real longevity also depends on your skin, the weather and the notes of the perfume: wood, amber or vanilla last longer than citrus.
Which one to choose?
- Eau de toilette is lighter: pleasant in high summer or for a discreet touch.
- Eau de parfum lasts all day with few sprays: so a bottle lasts longer.
Why 33 ML chose eau de parfum
A small bottle has to keep its promises. With a 15 % concentration, our perfumes last more than 8 hours, and 3 to 5 sprays are enough for the day. That is what lets a 33 ml bottle last about 3 months. Read also: why do 33 ML perfumes last so long?
By Abdellah, the perfumer at 33 ML.
