Eau de Toilette
Also known as: EDT
A fragrance concentration category, abbreviated EDT, generally less concentrated than Eau de Parfum. Common shopping guides place it around 5–15%, with variation between products.
Eau de Toilette, or EDT, is a label for a fragrance concentration. The Perfume Shop gives 5–15% as a shopping range, while other guides use different ranges. For a particular bottle, use the maker’s disclosed concentration if one is available.
The fragrance concentrate is the blend of scent materials in the finished product. It can include botanical extracts and manufactured aroma materials. The label identifies a category; the composition determines the scent you will compare.
An EDT and EDP with the same name can emphasize different notes. The Perfume Society points out that these versions may be different compositions as well as different concentrations. Try the EDT if its opening or later character appeals to you, and compare the complete versions.
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