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EDP versus EDT: which suits you?

Do not read concentration labels as a complete ranking of longevity.

EDP versus EDT: which suits you?SOUQ SMELL JOURNAL

Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette describe fragrance presentations and formulation approaches. EDT and EDP versions sharing a name need not be the same smell at different dilutions; their note balance and character may also differ. Avoid transferring a review of one version directly to another.

Check the complete product name, size and concentration before buying. A higher price or an EDP label does not guarantee better performance for you in every situation. The edit below illustrates both labels rather than matched pairs of the same scent. Evaluate personal enjoyment and the intended setting together, and test the precise version you intend to purchase.

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The recommendations below offer a comparison rather than one ranking. Open a candidate, read its notes in your chosen language and test the direction that interests you on skin. Sharing a note does not mean two perfumes smell the same.

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