Perfume Buying

How strong is my perfume?

The amount of perfume oil concentration in the bottle defines the strength of the perfume.
Pure Perfum (Parfum) Eau De Parfum (EDP) Eau De Toilette (EDT) Eau De Cologne (EDC)
Parfum or Extrait de parfum has the highest fragrance concentration and more expensive 20-40% Perfume oil concentration Lasts 8hrs+ Recommended for special occasions and for people who enjoy more richer perfume that last all day
EDP is is the most common type of perfume used and it is usually long lasting 10-20% Perfume oil concentration Lasts for 4-8hrs Recommended for all occasions including dates.
This is the stronger than Eau de Cologne and perfect to wear during the day. 5-10% Perfume oil concentration Lasts for 2-4hrs Recommended for people who want something light and fresh.
This is the lightest form with very low concentration of perfume and a higher percentage of alcohol. 2-5% Perfume oil concentration Lasts 1-2hrs Recommended for people who want something subtle and affordable.

How do I know the smell of my perfume?

This is described by the notes of the perfume.
TOP NOTES
These are the scents that are perceived immediately on application of a perfume. Tope notes is strong in scent but evaporate quickly within 5- 15 minutes.
MIDDLE NOTES
The scent of a perfume that emerges after the top notes dissipate, usually after 20 minutes.
BASE NOTES
These appear after the middle notes fade away, usually after an hour.

TIP: When choosing a fragrance, focus on the middle notes and base notes since they last longer than the top notes and they form the main theme of the perfume.