Perfume Concentration Chart
Perfume Concentration Chart
Concentration describes the proportion of fragrance concentrate (often called perfume oil) in the finished perfume. Concentrate can include aromatic ingredients and functional materials; the percentage is not a measure of quality by itself.
| Type | Approximate concentrate (oil) range | How it usually wears |
|---|---|---|
| Extrait de Parfum | 15–40% | Richest and densest; often sits closer to the skin |
| Eau de Parfum | 10–20% | Full-bodied; the most common concentration today |
| Eau de Toilette | 5–15% | Lighter and brighter |
| Eau de Cologne | 3–8% | Light and fresh; often reapplied |
| Eau Fraîche | 1–3% | Very light and airy |
These are customary descriptions, with overlapping ranges rather than universal definitions. Concentration alone does not guarantee wear time, projection or price. The composition, skin and environment all matter.
Every Vach Cittoni fragrance is an Extrait de Parfum at 28%. Explore the fragrances.
Each Concentration Explained
Extrait de Parfum
Approximately 15–40%. Extrait generally uses a higher proportion of fragrance concentrate, but it does not automatically last longer, project more strongly or cost more than an Eau de Parfum. Vach Cittoni works at 28% Extrait de Parfum concentration.
Eau de Parfum
Approximately 10–20%. This range overlaps with Extrait. A well-composed Eau de Parfum can have excellent presence and longevity; the label does not establish a quality hierarchy.
Eau de Toilette
Approximately 5–15%. Often associated with a lighter concentration, but its character and wear still depend on the formula.
Eau de Cologne
Approximately 3–8%. A customary lower-concentration category; no fixed number of hours is guaranteed by the name.
Eau Fraîche
Often described around 1–3%. Formulas vary, so the name alone does not establish a precise alcohol-to-water ratio or a guaranteed wear time.
Read our comparison of Extrait de Parfum and Eau de Parfum
Fragrance Notes
Most fragrances are built from three layers of notes, arranged by the perfumer so the scent unfolds over time.
Top Notes
The first impression, noticeable immediately after spraying. Top notes are the lightest and fade the fastest.
Heart Notes
Also called middle notes, these emerge as the top notes fade. The heart forms the core character of the fragrance.
Base Notes
The richest layer, revealed as the fragrance dries down. Base notes are what stays on skin the longest.
Why Vach Cittoni Works at 28%
Every Vach Cittoni fragrance is made as an Extrait de Parfum at 28% concentration. Concentration matters, but it is never the whole answer: the composition still has to stay balanced as it develops, wear well on skin, and be worth returning to hours later.
Not sure which fragrance is yours? Wear CEO, Eleven and Wizdem on your skin first with the Discovery Set.