Extrait de Parfum vs Eau de Parfum: What's the Real Difference?

When shopping for luxury fragrances, terms like Eau de Toilette (EDT), Eau de Parfum (EDP), and Extrait de Parfum appear on every box. Yet few consumers understand the fundamental chemistry separating them.

### The Concentration Spectrum
The essential difference lies in the ratio of pure fragrance aromatic oils to alcohol carrier:
* **Eau de Toilette (EDT):** Contains 5% to 10% fragrance oil. Typically projects strongly in the first hour but evaporates rapidly, lasting between 2 to 4 hours.
* **Eau de Parfum (EDP):** Contains 15% to 20% fragrance oil. A balanced standard lasting 5 to 7 hours.
* **Extrait de Parfum:** The highest commercial concentration, containing 25% to 35% pure perfume oil. Formulated with minimal alcohol, Extrait de Parfum stays bound to the skin's lipid barrier for 12 to 16+ hours.

### Why AORA Formulates Exclusively at ~30% Extrait
At AORA Collection, we believe luxury should perform. By compounding our scents at approximately 30% concentration, we eliminate the need for midday re-application while delivering rich olfactory depth.