EDP
EDP (noun) means Eau de parfum: a perfume concentration typically containing around 15 to 20 per cent fragrance oil, stronger and longer-lasting than eau de toilette. Example: “The EDP lasts all day on me, but the EDT fades by lunchtime.”
How to Use EDP
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOn a perfume bottle, EDP means eau de parfum, the stronger, longer-lasting version.
Written in capitals, sometimes styled EdP by fragrance enthusiasts.
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The _____ lasts all day on me, but the EDT fades by lunchtime.
Etymology
In the perfume sense, an initialism of French 'eau de parfum', literally 'perfume water'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EDP and EDT?
In perfume, EDP is eau de parfum and EDT is eau de toilette. EDP carries more fragrance oil, usually around 15 to 20 per cent against 5 to 15 per cent, so it smells richer and lasts several hours longer. EDT is lighter and often preferred in hot weather.
Is EDP stronger than parfum?
No. Pure parfum, also called extrait, is the strongest at roughly 20 to 30 per cent oil, with EDP next, then EDT, then eau de cologne. Price usually follows the same order.
How long does an EDP last?
Typically six to eight hours on skin, though this varies with the fragrance family, your skin type and the weather. Woody and oriental scents generally outlast fresh citrus ones.
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