Shopping for perfumes and scents can be overwhelming with all of the varied options available in the market. Not only are there myriad fragrances available, there are also different aroma or fragrance concentrations. Perfume couture is one such perfume store in New Delhi that offers a varied range of products. Perfumes have various types which depend upon the fragrance concentration. Fragrance concentration indicates the strength that a fragrance has. Perfumes with a higher fragrance concentration contain more perfume oils and less alcohol. One can also shop online for perfume for women and men. The top brands for women are Gucci, Christian Dior, Alfred Sung, Armani etc.

Here is a list of types of perfumes:

Eau de Parfum

Eau de parfum (EDP) has the second highest concentration of fragrance after Parfum. Eau de parfum generally has a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. On average, eau de parfum will last for four to five hours. It is better for sensitive skin than other fragrance types.

Eau de Toilette

Eau de toilette (EDT) has a fragrance concentration of between 5% and 15%. It is cheaper than eau de parfum and is one of the most popular. EDT fragrance will normally last for two to three hours.

Eau Fraiche

Eau fraiche is similar to eau de cologne and the scent generally lasts for up to two hours. Eau fraiche has an even lower concentration of fragrance than eau de cologne, normally only 1% to 3%. Eau fraiche is mostly water.

Parfum

Parfum, also known as pure perfume, has the highest fragrance concentration. Parfum will contain anywhere from 15% to 40% fragrance. Of all scents, parfums last the longest; usually six to eight hours. Parfum generally is more expensive. People with sensitive skin should opt for parfums as the alcohol content is very low.