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PERFUME CONCENTRATE [1 record]

Record 1 2019-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
CONT

Solutions classified as perfumes generally contain 10–25% of perfume concentrate. Perfume-containing products, such as cologne, contain 2–6% of concentrate. Perfume concentrate may be incorporated into aftershave lotions, aerosol sprays, and bath oils, and enhance the scent of soaps, talcs, face powders, and deodorants.

CONT

[The difference between perfume, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, and eau de cologne is] simply a matter of the amount or concentration of oils in the fragrance. These oils are called "juice." … The higher the concentration of "juice" the longer your fragrance will last, and the less you need to apply.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parfumerie
CONT

Le concentré de parfum, ou jus, élément commun à [tous les produits de la parfumerie fine] est le fruit d'un mélange harmonieux de plusieurs matières premières d'origine naturelle ou synthétique dont la formule est établie par le parfumeur créateur.

Spanish

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