Fragrance Types

PARFUM
This is the extract of a fragrance which represents a scent in its purest form. It often creates a smooth and round texture which is hard to achieve with the when diluted and represented in the other concentrations of fragrance.

EDP (EAU DE PARFUM)
EDP is one of the most popular forms of fragrance. It can contain between 10-20% (typically about 15%) of fragrance oils and perfume elixirs. It is the second strongest and longest lasting means of wearing a fine fragrance.

EDT (EAU DE TOILETTE)
EDT is becoming a more common means of wearing a fragrance or perfume. EDT?s are not as highly concentrated in aromatic compounds as an EDP or Perfume, they contain 5-15% (typically about 10%) of fragrance oils. This impacts the strength and longetivity of the fragrance.

EDC (EAU DE COLOGNE)
EDC was apparently first popularised by Napoleon. These fragrances are often constructed in a different manner to the traditional French Model. EDC tends to be of less strength than an EDT containing 3-8% (typically about 5%) of fragrance oils.

AFTERSHAVE
Aftershaves often contain a lot less alcohol because they are directly applied to the skin. The lack of alcohol tends to make their ability to last diminish. Aftershaves should be used more as a fragrant energising tonic than a fragrance.

MILLÉSIME
Millésime is a French term denoting a product of extra fine quality. Creed produce “Millésime” fragrances containing the highest percentage of natural essences to be found in the French perfume industry. They continue to be produced, largely by hand, using time-honoured techniques in the highest tradition of classical perfumery. They are of Eau de Parfum strength, and therefore more complex and long lasting than Eau de Toilette.