What does EDC, EDT and EDP mean?
Perfume consists of natural or synthetic fragrance oil extracts diluted in water or in high-grade alcohol. The main difference lays in the amount, or concentration of oils in the fragrance. The higher the concentration of oils, the longer the fragrance will generally last and generally the more expensive the fragrance.
Most designers will like to produce a complete line of fragrances.
When shopping for a fragrance you will notice the terms EDC, EDT and EDP. We have listed these terms and there meaning below to assist you in understanding perfume products.
EDC - Eau de Cologne - 3% to 5% essential oils. Lasts about 1 hour.
EDT - Eau de Toilette - 4% to 15% essential oils. Lasts about 2 - 3 hours.
EDP - Eau de Perfume (Parfum) - 15 to 22% essential oils. Lasts 3 - 6 hours.