You must familiarize yourself with the different available types of perfumes. Then only you will be able to choose the one best suited for you. You may be attracted to one particular scent. But to fully enjoy it your knowledge of different perfume types is important to help you choose the right variant. Different perfume types do not necessarily affect the scent or the overall quality of the product. They merely point out the concentration of the fragrance oils in the perfume. There are five common types of perfumes that exists. The main difference between these five perfume types is their fragrance oil concentration. Parfum is the perfume type with the highest fragrance oil concentration. It is for this reason that it remains to be the most expensive of the perfume types. A parfum contains about fifteen to forty percent fragrance oil concentration. This hight concentration makes it heavier and stronger and oily as well. Only a few dabs of parfum on the pulse points will last you the whole day. Its stronger scent makes it easier to identify compared to other perfume types. Eau de parfum is sometimes simply referred to as parfum and holds a fragrance oil concentration of ten to fifteen percent. They hold a lighter oil concentration and more alcohol and water concentration compared to parfum. Eau de parfum is still quite a strong perfume type and will last on your body for six to eight hours. Eau de parfum is not very easy to identify as it housed in a spray bottle or stopper bottle. Eau de toilette contains four to fifteen percent fragrance oil concentration. This lighter fragrance perfume is normally housed in a spray bottle due to its relatively lower fragrance oil concentration and high alcohol content. It lasts anywhere from two to four hours. This means that you will have to refresh it at some point during the day. Or replace it with stronger eau de parfum at night. Its relatively light body makes it a suitable option for office wear or any occasion where you do not want your perfume to be offensive. Eau de toilette is suitable for the warmer weather during the summer and spring seasons. Eau de cologne perfume type is originally formulated for people who want a lighter variation of a certain fragrance scent. Eau de cologne primarily holds a two to five percent fragrance oil concentration. Eau de cologne also lasts for two to four hours. This diluted perfume type is not only light but also offers the option of the fragrance scent you love at a cheaper price. Many expensive fragrances for men that come in an eau de cologne characteristic are normally marketed as a splash on or aftershave fragrance. Eau de fraiche is also known as fragrance water. It is the least expensive and least concentrated of the perfume types. It contains between one to three percent fragrance oil concentrations. Because of this ultra light fragrance oil concentration and high alcohol concentration this will usually dissipate within an hour or two and are housed in a spray bottle. Eau de fraiche loosely translates to freshwater. It is a great summer product for occasions at the beach or gym. You can use it to refresh after a workout or while chilling at the beach.