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Fragrances For Her
We offer an extensive range of perfumes from luxury brands such as Dior, Versace, Burberry, Calvin Klein, and more, each with a distinct aroma to satisfy any taste
Looking for a perfume to surprise a special someone with a delightful scent? Look no further than Novela. Find a signature scent for yourself and your loved ones from your one-stop online perfume shop in Singapore. Shop online from Novela today.
When shopping for perfumes in Singapore, you may come across terms like Parfum, Eau De Parfum (EDP), Eau De Toilette (EDT) and Eau De Cologne (EDC), but what do they really mean? These are the terms that denote fragrance strength and how long they’re likely to last once you’ve sprayed them on.
Fragrances are basically a mixture of perfume oil and alcohol – the greater the concentration of perfume oil, the stronger the fragrance and the longer it will last. Whether to add fragrance to your home, or douse yourself in an aromatic scent for a special day out, learning the different perfume terms will help you in choosing the perfect fragrance for any occasion.
Parfum, or perfume, is the strongest type of fragrance we carry. With the highest perfume oil concentration (20-40%), you can expect it to last on your skin for six to eight hours.
Eau De Parfum (EDP) contains the next highest fragrance concentration. With 15-20% oil concentration, expect your fragrance to work for four to five hours.
Eau De Toilette (EDT) has a fragrance concentration of 5-15%. It normally lasts for two to three hours.
Eau De Cologne (EDC), or cologne, has a much lower fragrance concentration of 2-4% and has a high alcohol content. It usually lasts for up to two hours.
You might have noticed that fragrances are described using top, middle and base notes. Much like the musical notes that make up a song, most perfumes are composed of three distinct notes:
Now that you have a better understanding of the perfume terms and fragrance notes, you'll find it easier to shop for perfumes online. What are you waiting for? Order your favourite perfumes in Singapore from Novela today.
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