The oils smell delicious and the packaging was everything!! I’ll definitely buy more in the near future 😊
If you’d like oud, this is the perfect sense, but it does not last. My last for an hour or two.
July 05, 2019 4 min read 0 Comments
The world of perfume is endlessly intriguing. Every fragrance that you see in the shops has probably taken months, if not years to develop. It’s a highly complex, not to mention difficult process.
You’d think the confusion would end as soon as the perfume gets placed in the bottle, wouldn’t you? Well, that’s not always the case. Some perfume terminology can be baffling, and none more so than dilution classes.
Don’t worry, this isn’t ‘class’ in the sense of going back to school. The term ‘dilution classes’ simply means the different categories that a fragrance can be placed under. These classes are determined by the potency of the perfume.
Still feeling confused? Let us break it down for you. There’s no such thing as a perfume or cologne that’s 100% pure fragrance. That would be way too powerful, and might also do unpleasant things to your skin.
Usually, perfume ingredients are blended with a solvent, which is typically ethanol or a mix of ethanol and water. These ingredients are pre-determined by an expert perfume-developer (sometimes called a ‘nose’).
In basic terms, the higher the percentage of perfume ingredients there are in the bottle (compared to the solvent), the more potent the scent. If a fragrance is more potent, it’ll not only smell more intense, but will also last longer.
Let’s take an example. Our fragrance, Oud Maknoon, has a number of ingredients in it; notably oud oil, rose, amber, musk and other peppery ingredients. But that’s not all that’s in it – because if it was, you’d be overpowered by the scent. Trust us, oud oil provides a knock-out punch when it’s not diluted! The solvent base helps to soften the ingredients, producing a fragrance that’s still powerful, but not unpleasantly so.
You’ll also encounter various other terms, like ‘mists’ or ‘sprays’. These are very weak in terms of potency and are really just for freshening up, or adding a bit of scent while you’re at work.
It’s good to have a range of different fragrance strengths in your collection, as you can make a choice depending on the occasion.
Generally speaking, a pure perfume should be kept for special occasions. They’re expensive, and you don’t want to be spraying it on every day. Also, they’re fairly noticeable; which is great when you’re on a hot date, but not so welcome when you’re on the travelling to the office. However, if you’re looking for a sultry fragrance for your wedding day, or some other big event, then this is the dilution class to go for.
Eau de parfums are excellent if you’re looking for quality, without paying a premium. They’ll usually last several hours and they are noticeable enough to create impact, without overwhelming anyone.
As you go further down the dilution classes, you end up with the fragrances that are just for casual spritzing. These are the types of fragrances you stuff in your gym-bag for a post-workout scent, or spray on before you go into a meeting.
There are a giddying variety of fragrances available, and it’s unsurprising that some people find choosing one rather overwhelming. That’s where samples definitely come in useful, giving you the chance to test them out without committing to a larger bottle. Browse Swiss Arabian Men's Fragrance Collection to see the full range of exotic high quality perfumes, and feel free to mention any specific fragrance you wish to try when purchasing a sample kit, we will try accommodate your special request.
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The oils smell delicious and the packaging was everything!! I’ll definitely buy more in the near future 😊
Awesome as usual. Will be ordering again soon.
If you’d like oud, this is the perfect sense, but it does not last. My last for an hour or two.