Perfume notes. Why does the aroma of the same perfume differ on different people?

When purchasing perfume and eau de toilette, every person hopes that they will last. Agree, there is no point in buying perfume if its smell can disappear in a few minutes. The most common complaint about perfume is its lack of longevity. What does it depend on?

Persistence, first of all, depends on the concentration of aromatic substances in the perfume; the higher it is, the richer the smell will be. For perfumes, the normal longevity is 5-10 hours, for eau de parfum it is 3-5 hours, and about 2-3 hours for eau de toilette.

Note that the most persistent components are amber, sandalwood, musk, and jasmine. The presence of these natural plants in oriental scents increased durability is determined; citrus and floral components determine less resistance. Based on this, the normal longevity for citrus perfumes is 4-6 hours, followed by floral ones, which are characterized by longevity of 6-8 hours. Most of all, oriental perfumes last up to 8 hours.

By the way, if closer to lunch you can’t smell the eau de toilette, don’t be upset, just renew the aroma.

Perfumes are usually divided into light and heavy. How are they different from each other? Light ones open quickly and evaporate just as quickly, while heavy ones open more slowly and, as if slowly, but remain on the surface of the skin much longer.

Weather conditions also have an impact on the durability of perfume. On a hot day, perfume and eau de toilette evaporate much faster. In winter, more expressive tones are used, which in the hot summer period can cause slight dizziness and nausea. In humid weather, aromas behave softer compared to dry weather.

The durability of the scent also depends on our skin type. Experts in the perfume industry talk about “cold” and “hot” skin. Perfume and eau de toilette evaporate more slowly for those with cold skin, while evaporation occurs quite intensely with hot skin. This has a direct effect on the development of the aroma, but its persistence is less. The particular durability of perfumed products is evident on clothes and hair.

Our perception plays an important role in determining the durability of perfumes and eau de toilette. The absence of a perfume smell in your opinion does not mean that it has faded away. There are banal reasons for this, such as a common runny nose, changes in hormonal levels and many other reasons. Other people can smell the perfume from you, that’s why we all have a sense of smell. Also, getting used to the smell takes place. Temporarily replacing your favorite perfume with another will allow you, after a certain time, to again feel all the charm of your previous perfume.

How to determine the durability of a perfume?

It can be determined very simply. Bring the bottle of perfume a short distance from your nose and slowly move it around. A weak and very pungent odor should alert you; the aroma should be unobtrusive, but persistent.

You can apply a drop of perfume to the inside of your brush. After a while, move the brush at some distance from your nose and feel the aroma. If the aroma does not fade and persists, the perfume or eau de toilette is good.

In fact, according to their longevity, perfumes are divided into several types - “oriental”, “floral” and “chypre”. The most persistent are the latter, which include the famous Miss Dior (all Dior products, in principle, last a long time), Femme, Paloma Picasso, Magie Noire and others. The smells of the “floral” series disappear faster - Chanel No. 5, Charlie, Poison and the vast majority of modern fragrances that have recently appeared on our shelves.

And finally, the lightest ones - “oriental” - are practically unknown to the domestic buyer, who is accustomed to smelling fragrance “from the heart.” In the West, it is believed that perfume is appropriate only in the evening, and during the day it is better to use eau de parfum or light perfume. A young girl doesn’t need strong scents at all - she should smell like freshness and something light and elusive. It is these criteria that the “oriental” series perfumes meet, which most often cause indignation among our customers.

Truly French are “Klima”, “Turbulens”, “Zhe O’ze”, which are also beloved by our mothers, and have recently received numerous complaints from domestic customers: they say that their smell has allegedly changed a lot, and for the worse. However, whether this is true or not, it is no longer possible to verify, since the above-mentioned product is now produced only for Russia and nearby countries, and it is impossible to compare with what was produced for the whole world. Other, less powerful companies have completely limited themselves to producing only the most popular versions of their products. For example, the “Mystery” perfume has been out of production for about five years, but the Roshas company continues to produce eau de toilette and eau de parfum in 50 ml bottles for our clients.

It is theoretically possible to return perfume you don’t like, but in practice it is extremely difficult. After all, as a rule, perfumes that enter the country legally are fully protected by quality certificates, and if you don’t like it, then that’s your problem. It is reckless to completely trust the words of the seller, since, firstly, everyone has different tastes, and secondly, longevity is an individual concept: the same brand of perfume can last for a day on one person, and for two hours on another. In order not to make a mistake in your choice, it is better to put the perfume you like to the test: “wear” the smell for about 10-12 hours, for example, on your wrist - for this, free samples are available in every company store or section. Experts also advise washing off the applied aroma with water - really persistent spirits this is not so easy to do.

It’s a good idea to give your favorite perfumes a similar test if you buy them in small shops or at the market. There is a high probability of buying a fake, which, a couple of hours after application, will begin to give off something disgusting. Why? As you know, the smell of real French perfume has three levels. The first is detected immediately, the second appears after a few minutes, and the third - the base - after a couple of hours. The “self-finders” achieve similarity only at the level—the “top note” of the smell. Therefore, when such spirits wear off, they often do not show their best side and instead of attracting individuals of the opposite sex, they scare them away.

How to determine your perfume and prolong the durability of the aroma of perfume on the skin is the first question that buyers of eau de toilette ask. Of course, within perfumery this is not the main indicator. After all, the quality of a chef’s work should not be judged only by calorie content. Therefore, the best taste is determined by the number of hours on the body. Base notes, styles, concentration of aromatic substances and many other factors matter. The opinion that a good perfume will last for a week is wrong. It can completely disappear after 3-5 hours, but it will not lose any quality. Let's see how persistent it can be and what parameters it will change.

Classification of perfume and perfume aroma by durability

This indicator will depend to a greater extent on the type and concentration of the main substance - essential oils and alcohol. All products that are located on store shelves can be divided into several categories. Each group has its own number of aromatic and alcohol components. This means that some will retain a reminder of themselves much longer than others.

If it is fundamentally important for you that the chosen composition is “long-lasting” and tangible, then consider its types.

Perfume

In the CIS it is customary to call any perfume this way. The most durable and expensive. Contains concentrated essential oils in an amount of 20%. They dissolve in almost pure alcohol (96%). This smell will last up to 6 hours. One ml costs more than a whole bottle of any other variety.

Eau de Parfum

More popular than the previous type, costs less, has more choice. The concentration of aromatic oils is from 10 to 20%. It will be felt on the body for about 4 hours. The sillage is noticeable but delicate, perfect for office work.

Separately, it is worth noting the species marked “Legere”. They have a lightweight and delicate original tone, but there are greater limits on the amount of fragrant substances. In fact, this is an intermediate option. There is also a more intense version - “Intense”.

Eau de Toilette

Light perfume, ether particles at 4-5%. To feel a pleasant trail all day, you will have to use it several times, because it will only last 2-3 hours. They are ideal to use in summer.

Cologne (Eau de Cologne)

The concentrate is at the level of 1-3%, so the smell will last only an hour and a half. Most often these are male versions, but there are also female ones. There are also unisex types.

Fragrant water (Eau fraiche)

Less than 1%, respectively, and will last less than an hour. Typically created as a spray, used after a shower or workout to freshen up.

Durability according to European standards

High-quality compositions must meet the standards of the International Association. It was created in 1973 and is officially considered the main controlling company.

It is she who sets the standards by which the variety is determined. Calculated from the moment of spraying until the second the base completely fades away:

• perfume – 6 hours or more;
• eau de parfum– from 5 to 8;
• toilet – from 3 to 4;
• colognes – from 2 to 3;
• fragrant – less than 1.

But they do not control other parameters.

The composition of perfume and what determines the durability of the aroma of the original perfume

There are several parameters that are worth checking for any family, no matter which one you choose. It is important to remember that after the expiration date or if stored incorrectly, any sound, even the best quality, can change and deteriorate.

What makes the composition more durable:

• Concentration of aromatic oils in the composition. The more there are, the longer it will last.
• Sheet music. Sometimes eau de parfum stays on the body for a much longer period than eau de toilette. It depends on the sound pyramid. Oriental and chypre motifs are considered the most durable; they can be applied throughout the day.
• A girl's individual scent. Almost all perfumes become cold or hot depending on the temperature of the skin. The first type opens more slowly, but is held longer. The second burns faster, but sounds brighter. Therefore, oriental motifs are usually chosen.
• Health. How the composition will unfold is influenced by hormonal background carrier, body odor and even nutrition.

1. The perfume has been shaken or otherwise manipulated

If the bottle has been transported, carried in a bag, or stored for a long time in the sun or in a cold place, this may negatively affect the quality of the product. Storage on a dark and stationary shelf is recommended. It is also not advisable to subject it to shaking. If necessary, you need to let the water sit for a couple of days to “get into shape.”

Rest time is especially important in summer and winter due to high or low temperatures. Minimum - as long as necessary to get used to the atmosphere in the room. Then it is allowed to spray the product.

Those who are fond of vintage incense know about this nuance. Sometimes they are put in the refrigerator for several weeks so that they reach the required condition.

2. The magic and personality of your skin

Each person is unique in their own way. It experiences various emotions, heats up in the sun, freezes from the wind, even the chemical processes inside it are individual and never repeat. The level of fat content and acidity of the skin depends on this. And they influence the disclosure of the composition.

Main types:

• "Cold" skin. Usually occurs in people whose blood vessels are deep. These are girls who are always cold and react to gusts of air. The scent applied to it will take longer to dissipate, but will also unfold more slowly.
• "Hot." The incense on such a lady reveals itself brightly, but does not remain for too long. The woman's temperature rises quickly; she does not like locked rooms with closed windows and the air conditioner turned off.

If it is difficult to determine what type it is skin, you can buy an inexpensive plastic ring, which usually determines your mood. They react to changes in temperature and change color depending on it. The darker it is, the colder the skin.

3. Differences in manufacturing batches

This especially applies to natural ingredients from expensive perfumes. Only the smell of the packaging will have an identical sound.

Chemical substitutes for natural aromatic extracts are now being actively developed. On the one hand, this allows you to get the expected identical sound in each bottle. On the other hand, the magic and individuality of the composition is destroyed.

Anything made from natural ingredients will react differently on different people's bodies. The new batch will differ from the analogue in the packaging six months earlier.

The next portion will be prepared from other ingredients that were grown differently. There is one method to purchase an identical bottle - find a perfume from the same delivery with a serial number.

4. Storage violation

No establishment can guarantee that each container was stored correctly, in a dark, dry area 100% of the time. Sometimes suppliers deceive stores and supply them with products that have been under direct sun or in unsuitable temperature or humidity conditions.

The seller can guarantee quality only on paper. Among the methods of checking in boutiques upon acceptance, there are only indirect ones - a burnt box, erased letters, expiration date.

The buyer must open the bottle even after paying for the cologne. And he can declare low-quality contents - altered fragrance, color, consistency, appearance of flakes or other differences.

5. Errors and changes in production

This usually refers to inexpensive perfumes that are produced in huge quantities to generate income. When a sound becomes a bestseller, manufacturers often try to replace some of the components with cheaper ones to make production more profitable.

6. Natural causes

Everything changes due to changes in conditions environment. If a plant was harvested after rain in 2013, it will be different from its counterpart in 2014 after drought. It is impossible to take into account everything and perfectly replicate the amount of precipitation, temperature and sunshine. In addition, jasmine or chamomile in the wild is different from one cultivated in a greenhouse.

7. Habit

If a girl prefers to use the same motif for many months, then over time she ceases to feel it in all its glory. To deal with this, just put the composition aside for a couple of weeks and use a different cologne. When the fatigue passes, you will begin to like the perfume again.

How to determine the durability of perfumes at home

This is not difficult to do, but you only need an A4 piece of paper:

• a small amount from the bottle is sprayed onto a clean album sheet;
• record the start time of the experiment;
• about once every 20-30 minutes, check if the smell has gone out and check the boxes;
• When the taste is no longer felt, it is easy to find out how many hours it will last on the body.

This is a way to roughly check how persistent the species is. The more ticks there are, the longer the motive will be felt. On our Aromacode website you can find any composition, from barely noticeable and weightless to complex ensembles that will last for several hours.

The difference between original and fake

Many people believe that an original perfume will last much longer than a fake one. But the differences are not only in the time on the skin. First of all, the sound. It will open more slowly, but there will be more notes. The cue usually consists of one tone, without a beginning, climax or ending. It doesn't change throughout the day.

The first 20 minutes are spent on the top note, more than 3 hours on the base, and then the bottom chord comes in. He will accompany the girl until 4 o'clock.

Application rules

Many people wonder how to increase the durability of perfumes and perfumes on the skin.

Where to apply

According to many stylists, you need to spray cologne where you want to be touched or noticed. Most often it is applied to the wrists, behind the ears, on the neck, between the collarbones, under the knees, and on the elbows.

There are pulse points there. There the blood vessels pass as close as possible to the surface, it warms up better. This intensifies the melody and its spread.

How to apply

The bottle contains a special glass rod with which you need to pick up the perfume. You should not do this with your fingertips, as this will lose some of the brightness. Correct application gives longevity to oil perfumes.

You should use it immediately after the bath, before getting dressed. A clean body will absorb the notes and release them throughout the day. If applied to clothing, the applied amount will quickly evaporate. Things easily absorb everything around them, so deodorant or eau de parfum will hide behind the stronger patina of the street.

If you don’t have time to swim, you can apply Vaseline to your pulse points, followed by your favorite scent. This way he will stay longer.

Proper storage

In a dark and cool place. Can be placed on the ladies table if it is not directly sun rays. It is not advisable to leave it near a radiator or where there will be frequent vibrations - on a washing machine or dishwasher.

Skin hydration

If you want to retain the main notes for as long as possible, then you should apply perfume after the unscented cream. A moistened surface will hold the aroma for longer.

Spray on hair

It is advisable to apply them to cleanly washed, slightly damp strands. This will give a long lasting sillage.

A few more tricks

The main mistake that owners of good sound pyramids often make is rubbing their wrists after spraying. This is the wrong move. This is how individuality and gradual disclosure are broken, this is one of the main parameters on which the durability of the aroma of perfume depends. After grinding, a base note will remain and will not change. It doesn't last too long.

You can spray your comb. Then, while combing, it will evenly distribute particles of aromatic oils throughout the hair.

Dampen a cotton pad or tissue and keep it in your pocket. Your favorite scent will last for a very long time.

It is advisable to store the bottle in a box. This will protect from direct sun and will not damage it.

Don't leave it in the bathroom. It's too humid and stuffy here for such thin material.

What scents to buy

We looked at what is added to perfumes for longevity. But if you still have questions, our specialists will be happy to answer them and tell you about the differences in similar products.

At Aromacode you can find any perfume for men or women. Choose woody, oriental, fruity or fresh ensembles to suit your taste.

Durability- far from the least important characteristic of a perfume product. We all want our favorite scent stayed on the skin for as long as possible. But at the same time, guessing in advance whether the spirits will live up to our hopes is far from easy. This is something that cannot be judged by appearance bottle or perfume aroma. More precisely, the aroma can suggest something to a true connoisseur and connoisseur, but for this you need to have some knowledge. Therefore, the durability or instability of perfumes usually comes as a surprise to us.

First of all The persistence and intensity of the odor depends on the concentration of odorous substances. Any perfume consists of a perfume composition - a mixture of essential oils and other aromatic components - as well as a solvent. The solvent is usually alcohol, sometimes water or oil. The ratio of ingredients in different perfume products is far from the same; the content of odorous substances varies within very wide limits - from 1 to 30%. On this basis, perfumery is usually divided into several classes:

Actually perfume(Parfum) is the most concentrated and most expensive type of perfume products. The content of essential oils in them is 18-30%. It is believed that the smell of perfume can last for 5-10 hours. However, perfume houses rarely produce perfumes in this format.

Eau de parfum(Eau de parfum) contains 10-20% aromatic substances. She will surround you with a fragrant cloud for the next 3-5 hours.

Eau de toilette(Eau de toilette) is a relatively inexpensive, and therefore the most common type of perfume product. It contains only 4-10% perfume composition and lasts 2-3 hours.

Cologne(Eau de cologne) is even less persistent and contains only a couple of percent of essential oils. But it should be noted that in the USA the terminology is slightly different. American-made colognes are similar in concentration to eau de toilette or even eau de parfum.

The lack of concentration can be compensated for by the amount of aromatic liquid. Even eau de toilette will retain its scent for many hours if you perfume it generously enough. But at the same time, the smell may be too rich and pungent, so it’s better to carry a bottle with you and refresh the fading aroma from time to time.

But composition of perfume composition also affects the durability of the perfume, since different aromatic substances have different degrees of volatility. Some evaporate intensely, forming a strong plume, and dissipate very quickly. Others evaporate slowly, they have a not very intense odor that stays close to the body, but remains on the skin for a long time. Therefore, perfumes change their smell over time, and for the same reason, those compositions that consist mainly of highly volatile components are unstable.

They fade away very quickly citrus, fruity aromas. Floral scents are a little more persistent. Woody, resinous components such as sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, vetiver, incense last much longer. Odoriferous substances of animal origin have very high resistance: musk and amber, beaver stream, civet. They not only retain the smell themselves for a long time, but are also fixatives, i.e. slow down the evaporation of other aromatic components. However, animalistic ingredients are added to perfumes in very small quantities, since in concentrated form they have a pungent and far from pleasant odor, and are extremely expensive. Generally speaking, fragrances that are perceived as light and transparent usually cannot boast of particular longevity. But heavy, stuffy, warm oriental compositions are much more stable.

Affects the durability of the aroma and individual characteristics skin. But everything is not as mysterious and unpredictable as it seems at first glance. The main factor in this case is the oiliness of the skin. The natural secretion of the sebaceous glands delays the evaporation of odorous substances, so perfume lasts longer on oily skin than on dry skin. For a similar reason oil perfume more durable than alcohol-based and especially water-based perfumes.

The durability of perfumes is not the same in different times years, in different weather. The colder it is, the slower the volatile substances evaporate. Perfume also disappears from skin and clothing at different rates. The scent lasts much longer on fabric and hair than on the body, although it sounds a little different.

Insufficient durability is the most common complaint made by consumers regarding perfumes. But let’s not forget that you yourself are unlikely to be able to objectively assess the stability of the aroma. Olfactory receptors are designed in such a way that we react to changes in the concentration of odorous substances around us, but we simply stop noticing odors that we are surrounded by for a long time.

We often buy eau de toilette and perfume without even looking at the packaging - we liked the smell and that’s it! But I was interested in the fl.oz symbols on the packaging, and also why some say Eau de toilette and some say Eau de paffum? And how do you understand which of these symbols characterizes the quality and durability of a perfume? First things first:

How to determine which eau de toilette is long-lasting and which is not?

There should also be a question of counterfeit, but I only use eau de toilette Oriflame and I receive it from the warehouse officially using an invoice, so this question does not confront me.

In fact, longevity depends on the type of perfume. The classification of perfume as eau de toilette, perfume, and so on depends on the quality of aromatic oils and their concentration in the composition of the aroma; the persistence of the scent depends on the concentration. For example, if the jar says Eau de toilette (EDT) in front of us is eau de toilette, I will not write the percentage level of concentration of aromatic oils in eau de toilette, you can easily find this on the Internet, I believe that this data is completely useless. The main thing to know is that its average promised durability is 2-3 hours. Eau de toilette can be used 2-3 times a day and is very good for summer use, since the smell is not as intrusive as perfume.

If the jar says Eau de paffum (EDP perfumery widely uses this abbreviation) - this is perfumed eau de toilette and it is more persistent than ordinary eau de toilette. Its promised durability from the manufacturers is up to 4-5 hours.

If the jar says Parfum in front of you, the perfume promises to last up to 10-12 hours. Some very expensive fragrances last 24 hours. But perfumes have a shorter shelf life than eau de toilette.

The lightest and least persistent types of perfume include colognes and are labeled EDC - Eau de Cologne. But if you see such an inscription on an American perfume, it will mean eau de parfum.

Why does eau de toilette last longer on one person and less on another?

The answer is very simple, in people who oily skin, especially if it intensively secretes sebum, sweating - all this reduces the durability of the eau de toilette by several times, and the aroma itself changes when mixed with sweat and sebum, so the same aroma is different people gives a different smell, but we barely detect similar notes! I adore Eclat Weekand, Elvie and Grace and recommend them to my friends, of course, one day a friend came to visit me, I smelled a very pleasant smell from her and asked jokingly, “What kind of water is that we change Oriflame?”, and she told me “So This is Elvie, you ordered it for me!” That's how I didn't recognize my favorite smell!

Eau de toilette can last a day on clothes! On fur – 1-2 days! Perfumed eau de toilette lasts 1-2 days on clothes, and a WEEK on fur!

Real good aroma It opens after a long time, not immediately, after 2-3 hours.

When going to work, use eau de toilette or perfumed eau de toilette; even they can cause discomfort to your colleagues and people in transport, because everyone has their own preferences. And perfume should be used in the evening for events and parties for your own pleasure, so that you will be remembered and leave a mark on yourself.

Fl.oz what does this mean?

There is a lot of controversy on the Internet fl.oz what is it? Measuring volume or durability? Having thoroughly rummaged on the Internet and looked at all the jars of Oriflame eau de toilette, I take the side of those who claim:

fl.oz is a measurement of liquid volume! Translates to fluid ounce. Take any jars with cosmetic liquids and you will see the inscription fl.oz with different numbers on each of them, even on imported hairspray.

I started my research with eau de toilette:

Eclat Weekend eau de toilette 1.6 Fl.oz - which corresponds to a volume of 50 ml, just Eclat for women, the same 50 ml and 1.6 Fl.oz, men's eau de toilette Dark Wood 2.5 fl.oz - 75 ml, eau de toilette London 1 fl.oz – 30 ml.

Then I started picking up everything that caught my eye: interior fragrance – 3.0 fl.oz – 90 ml, hairspray 5.0 fl.oz – 150 ml, restorative after-sun milk 5.0 fl.oz – 150 ml.