WHAT KIND OF PERFUME LAST THE LONGUEST?

While you might think that “perfume” is any kind of bottled liquid scent, the world of fragrances is actually much more complex. There are a variety of different kinds of perfume, some of which are much stronger than others.

The most concentrated form of perfume is called parfum, or “extrait de parfum.” Parfum tends to be 20-30% fragrance (though it occasionally runs as high as 40%). This highly concentrated scent will last longer than other forms of perfume. It’ll often be detectable six to eight hours after you apply it. Other, less-concentrated types of perfume include eau de parfum (15-20% concentration), eau de toilette (5-15% concentration), and eau de cologne (2-4% concentration).

If you’re interested in trying a strong, long-lasting parfum, here are some brands we’d recommend:

Giorgio Armani

Narciso Rodriguez

Dolce & Gabbana

Christian Dior

Guerlain