Fragrances are blends of aromatic compounds, essential oils, and fixatives used to create pleasant scents. They are commonly found in perfumes, colognes, cosmetics, and household products.

Types of Fragrances:

  1. Perfume (Parfum) – Highest concentration of fragrance (20-30%), lasts the longest.
  2. Eau de Parfum (EDP) – Slightly less concentrated (15-20%), lasts 6-8 hours.
  3. Eau de Toilette (EDT) – Lighter (5-15%), lasts 3-6 hours.
  4. Eau de Cologne (EDC) – Low concentration (2-5%), lasts 2-3 hours.
  5. Eau Fraîche – Very light (1-3%), lasts 1-2 hours.

Fragrance Families:

  • Floral – Rose, jasmine, lily.
  • Citrus – Lemon, bergamot, orange.