Difference Between Perfume and Perfume Oils

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The right fragrance can do wonders for your overall vibe, and while many people love to spritz perfume on their outfits to make an impression, there are those who prefer a more traditional fragrance in perfume oils. 

But what are perfume oils? And how are they different from your regular fragrances? Let us discuss all of that in this article. 

Perfume sprays Vs perfume oils

You’d be surprised to know that all your favorite fragrances, no matter which brand, are initially manufactured as perfume oils and then made sprayable to make them easier to use. While their original composition remains consistent, alcohol is added to the mix to make them more long-lasting and tasteful on the olfactory senses. 

While fragrance oils, on the other hand, are weakened by the addition of unscented oils like jojoba or coconut. This is the basic difference between perfumes and perfume oils, the former has alcohol concentration, while the latter has unscented transporter oils.  

What are the differences between perfume oils and perfume sprays?

Application

Most people observe that perfume oils aren’t as durable as their alcohol counterparts, while the rest of the difference is in how both are applied. The regular perfume is spritzed into the air and then lands on your skin and the leftover evaporates in the room. 

While for perfume oils, you dab it on your fingers and then on your skin. These oils can not be spritzed into the air due to their heavy oil concentration, and their smell doesn’t spread into the environment either; this makes them a preferred scent to use in a household full of allergic people. 

In most cases, perfume oils are used by people who want to keep their scent closed in their own personal space.

Endurance 

While regular perfume is perceived as long-lasting, its scent dissipates within a few hours from the air. While fragrance oils remain physically on the surface for 4–5 hours. Moreover, perfume oils are dependent on the intensity of your skin, so the warmer your skin, the more they become prominent. This is why they’re a much better option for warmer months and regions. 

Skin Sensitivity

When it comes to fragrances, it’s important to note how your skin responds to them. It’s essential to note what we’re exposing our bodies to and how they will impact our health in the long run. While eczema is a common side effect of perfume-to-skin interaction, there could also be worse side effects that show up later in life. Hence, in such cases, fragrance oils are a much better alternative to alcoholic perfumes due to their soft impact on the skin. 

Use

While perfumes are limited to their use on the body, perfume oils come with a versatile range of uses. They can be used in soaps, scented candles, deodorizers, etc. 

Conflicted about which perfume alternative to use? Think hard about what your body and olfactory senses respond to in the best way, and what ultimately matches your persona. This will make it a lot simpler for you to make this choice. Or if you want to go with our suggestion, it’s good to have both in your collection to use as you like.

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Kamil Riaz Kara