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Fragrance Terminology
You will note the following terms and abbreviations throughout our site:
"Eau" means water in French.
The different terms reflect the concentration of oils in the fragrance. These
oils are often referred to as "juice." The highest concentration of oils
("juice") is in perfumes (parfums). Next highest is in Eau de Parfum (EDP),
then Eau de Toilette (EDT), then Eau de Cologne (EDC) and finally in After
Shaves. Eau de Toilette and Eau de Cologne are often interchangeable,
particularly in Men's fragrances. The higher the concentration, the longer
the fragrance will usually last, and the less you need to apply.
The smell of EDT's is
indistinguishable from EDP's or perfumes. A fine EDT can last for
many hours and is more affordable than perfumes or EDP's.
Some descriptions will indicate "Spray" to distinguish them from Splashes.
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