Perfume, cologne

  • What is the difference between cologne, perfume and eau de toilette. Which one's for men, which one's for women?


  • Hello Shaun_ca, Men typically wear cologne designed for men, as it is lighter and does not cling to clothing as does women's perfume. Women wear perfume (also parfum), cologne (Eau de Cologne) or toilette water (Eau de Toilette) depending on their budget! Different Perfume Strengths are as Follows: - Eau de Cologne - least concentrated with fragrance lasting up to 1 hour - Eau de Toilette - concentrated with fragrance lasting up to 2 hours - Eau de Parfum - concentrated with fragrance lasting up to 3-4 hours - Cologne or Parfum Classic - highly concentrated with fragrance lasting up to 5-6 hours http://press.arrivenet.com/hea/article.php/603142.html "Men's Cologne: A scented liquid made of alcohol and various fragrant oils. Men's cologne is commonly made from Cyhypre, Fougere, Spicy, Woody and other less sweet scents. Beside the difference in scent, men's cologne is most often diluted. The scent will not last as long or be as powerful. Men's cologne will not last for more then a day and the scent will be gone after showering. Most cologne also come with a spray applicator for better coverage. Women's perfume that come with a spray applicator are often used more for a misting and walking into." http://www.laparfumerie.com/perfume_cologne.html "Why do some men wear Cologne, and others prefer to wear After Shave? Cologne's fragrance will generally last much longer than After Shave. However, many men choose to wear both. The fragrance lasts longer, you can use less of each, and you get the facial benefit of an After Shave." http://www.fragrancenet.com/f/net/faqs.html#q5 http://www.fragrancenet.com/f/net/faqs.html "Even the most virile of history?s men perfumed themselves ? Nero had a passion for roses and even had his banquets strewn with rose petals, King David liked to saturate his clothes with aloe and cassia (a type of cinnamon). Even Napoleon at the beginning of the nineteenth century recognized its powers. He would only allow the invigorating fragrance of eau de Cologne and actually believed that the more strong perfumes incited indolence and lust (which would be detrimental to his troops). Unfortunately for men (and women too!), Napoleon?s misguided beliefs helped to spark an odorously austere era in men?s fragrances which didn't end until the early 1960?s. It was considered over-the-top to wear anything more than a quick splash of toilet water after a shower or sport ? and it had to be a ?manly? toilet water, consisting of citrus (Orange and Lime) top notes and woody base notes (like Cedarwood and Sandalwood). Components of Oriental fragrances, such as flowers, musk and amber, were definitely not accepted." http://www.teachsoap.com/mens.html There you go! Please request an Answer Clarification, if any part of my answer is unclear. Regards, Crabcakes Search Terms ============ cologne + perfume + men + women + difference


  • I'm sorry you were unhappy with my answer. Would you let me know please, what kind of answer you were hoping for? Regards, Crabcakes







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