Perfume / Parfum: Contains the highest concentration of fragrance oils, with a 25-50% compound, which makes it the most expensive of fragrance types. The scent also lasts the longest rather than the others.Eau de Cologne (EDC or COL): This term is used to refer to a perfume solution with about a 3% solution in an oil and water base. It’s the lightest strengths of perfumes and the least expensive. Eau de Toilette (EDT)This is a perfume solution with a about 3-8% compound in an oil and water base. It has intermediate strength and moderately priced.
Eau de Parfum (EDP): This is a perfume solution with about a 10-15% compound. It is stronger than the EDT.
Cologne : This is a perfume made primarily from citrus oils. Cologne is a word usually used to describe men’s fragrances, although many women fragrances come in “Eau de Cologne” versions, which are slightly weaker in fragrance concentration than Perfume.
Aftershave : The strength of this product is less than “Eau de Cologne”. Aftershave is a men’s toiletry product that could be classified as a cosmetic. It comes in the form of a lotion, a gel, or a balm. It serves as a light cologne. The cologne usually isn’t strong enough to interfere with the man’s primary cologne.