{"id":5936,"date":"2021-09-08T08:22:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T08:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/?p=5936"},"modified":"2024-12-26T07:01:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T07:01:49","slug":"the-real-difference-between-colognes-and-perfumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/the-real-difference-between-colognes-and-perfumes","title":{"rendered":"The Real Difference between Colognes and Perfumes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfumes and cologne are often considered as one by many people. However, they are not the same. There are few differences between the two that help identify the fragrance one would like to wear. So let\u2019s jump straight into it!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/the-real-difference-between-colognes-and-perfumes\/#Perfumes\" title=\"Perfumes\">Perfumes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/the-real-difference-between-colognes-and-perfumes\/#Colognes\" title=\"Colognes\">Colognes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/the-real-difference-between-colognes-and-perfumes\/#To_sum_it_up\" title=\"To sum it up\">To sum it up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perfumes\"><\/span>Perfumes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfumes are known to be one of the most intense fragrances available for use in a product. They contain a 15-30% concentration of essential oils, making them the most long-lasting fragrances. A perfume can last up to 6-8 hours, depending on the body chemistry. Accordingly, perfumes are a little higher in the price range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, if you have sensitive skin, you should avoid using perfumes as they have a high alcohol concentration. Alcohol can be irritating to the skin and should only be used as an antiseptic. In such cases, Arabic perfumes are amazing as they have zero alcohol present in them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colognes\"><\/span>Colognes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most significant factor that differentiates colognes from colognes is the fragrance concentration. Colognes have a fragrance concentration of 2-4% only and are very mild. They are usually extracted using a traditional recipe that involves citrus notes and herbs. Colognes only last for a few hours and are worn for a subtle smell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with that, colognes are often associated with masculine fragrances. In some places, especially in the USA, you\u2019ll find the term \u201ccologne\u201d used exclusively for manly scents. They are often considered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/perfumes\/for-him\">perfumes for men<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_sum_it_up\"><\/span>To sum it up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While both of them are wearable fragrances, the core difference lies mainly in the essential oil concentration. Colognes are a better choice for those with sensitive skin. You can reapply a cologne every few hours to keep the scent alive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/perfumes\">Perfumes<\/a> and colognes are great for gifting as they both are accessories wearable by all. You can find the best suitable fragrance according to one\u2019s personality and send it with love. However, keep in mind the differences before deciding which one to choose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perfumes and cologne are often considered as one by many people. However, they are not the same. There are few differences between the two that help identify the fragrance one would like to wear. So let\u2019s jump straight into it! 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