Perfume
Perfume
Perfume (/pərˈfjuːm/, US: /pərˈfjuːm/; French: parfum) is a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents, used to give the human body, animals, food, objects, and living spaces an agreeable scent.
Etymology
The word perfume derives from the Latin perfumare, meaning "to smoke through". Perfumery, as the art of making perfumes, began in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley Civilization and possibly Ancient China. It was further refined by the Romans and the Arabs.
Types of Perfume
Perfume types reflect the concentration of aromatic compounds in a solvent, which in fine fragrance is typically ethanol or a mix of water and ethanol. Various sources differ considerably in the definitions of perfume types. The intensity and longevity of a perfume is based on the concentration, intensity, and longevity of the aromatic compounds, or perfume oils, used.
Eau de Parfum
Eau de Parfum (EDP) is a type of perfume which is made from a combination of ethanol and water, with a higher concentration of perfume oils than in eau de toilette.
Eau de Toilette
Eau de Toilette (EDT) is a type of perfume with a lower concentration of perfume oils than in eau de parfum.
Related Terms
- Fragrance: A pleasant, sweet smell. It is a broad term used to describe perfumes, colognes, and other scented products.
- Essential Oil: A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
- Aromatherapy: The use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils for healing and cosmetic purposes.
- Olfaction: The sense of smell. It is very important in the perception and enjoyment of perfume.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Perfume
- Wikipedia's article - Perfume
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