Eau de toilette is a lightly scented perfume with a high alcohol content. It is also referred to as aromatic waters and is traditionally composed of alcohol and various volatile oils. Eau de toilette is usually applied directly to the skin after bathing or shaving. It is a weaker concentration of fragrance than perfume (eau de parfum) and has less concentrated fragrance than perfume but more than cologne (eau de Cologne) . The concentration of aromatic ingredients in eau de toilette is typically as follows (ascending concentration):
- Splash and after shave: 1–3% aromatic compounds
- Eau de Cologne (EdC): Citrus type perfumes with about 2–6% perfume
- Eau de toilette (EdT): 5–15% aromatic compounds
- Eau de parfum (EdP), parfum de toilette (PdT): 10–20% aromatic compounds
- Parfum: 20–30% aromatic compounds
Eau de toilette is a great choice if you’re looking for a lighter scent to refresh the skin. It is usually considered a fragrance for the daytime and the scent lasts for roughly 3-4 hours.
