What is Extrait de Parfum?
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Extrait de Parfum: a typical 15–40% range
Concentration describes the proportion of fragrance concentrate in the finished composition. The ranges in this guide are typical educational conventions, not legally standardized definitions; sources and individual formulas vary.
Extrait de Parfum is also called perfume extract. The broad 15–40% range used here is an educational comparison, not a promise that every Extrait contains a particular percentage. Check the specification of the particular product and format.
Concentration alone does not determine quality or longevity. Composition, skin, environment and application all influence how a fragrance develops and wears. Try the actual fragrance rather than judging it by percentage alone.
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