The power of perfume has been praised throughout history as having the supernatural ability to attract men. Therefore, every girl needs her signature scent. But, how much do you really know about your favorite fragrance? It turns out that fragrances are so much more than just fancy French words and pretty packaging. Each fragrance variety corresponds to a different level of concentration resulting in different size bottles and price points.

Wondering what the difference really is between a Parfum and a Toilette? Here’s the deal:

• Parfums are the most concentrated. They are often in the smallest bottles and are known to be the most expensive of the fragrance varieties.
• Eau de Parfums are less concentrated and a bit less expensive than their Parfum counterparts.
•  Eau de Toilettes are (you guessed it) the least concentrated of the three fragrance types and usually the most affordable.

Once you’ve discovered your favorite fragrance, choosing between the Parfums, Eau de Parfums, and Eau de Toilettes is dependent on two major factors: how strong you’d like the scent to be and your fragrance budget. Since I prefer a more subtle scent, I usually go for the Eau de Toilettes. But, if you like a stronger and purer fragrance, you should hands down go for a Parfum. When buying a fragrance for a friend, I would suggest meeting in the middle with an Eau de Parfum. Whatever your preference, your perfume should make you feel as beautiful as the mystical bottle it came in.

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