12 best eau de parfums for women & men.

Eau de parfum may sound fancy but it actually has meaning in the perfume world. Most eau de parfums are lighter in scent than actual perfumes because they are made of slightly less pure perfume oil (about 15–20%, instead of 20–30% like perfume).

Eau de parfums are great when you want a light scent that lasts all day (typically the scent lasts for about 8 hours). Most natural eau de parfums are made from denatured alcohol and water that's scented with essential oils. They're also free from parabens and propylene glycol, and they are usually vegan and cruelty free. They can come in a bottle or rollerball.

For more on how to apply eau de parfum read on for tips and tricks. Or scroll up to find the best natural eau de parfums on Grove.

Have you ever heard someone say "eau de parfum" and thought they were just trying to be fancy? Well, there actually is a difference between eau de parfum and perfume. Here are the basics:

• Eau de parfums are made of 15% – 20% pure perfume essence. They last up to 8 hours on skin or clothes.
• Perfume is actuallly the highest percent of pure perfume, up to 20% – 30%. That means perfume is stronger smelling, lasts longer (up to 24 hours), and costs more.

There is also other perfume types like eau fraiche, eau de cologne, and eau de toilette. These all have less pure perfume than eau de parfum and perfume itself.

We've all seen women (and men) apply perfume to their wrists or necks in the movies or on TV. But is that really the way to apply eau de parfum?

Here are a few basic steps for applying:

• Spritz, dab, or roll your eau de parfum at your pulse points. This includes the spots you can feel your pulse on your wrists, your neck (glands), behind your ears, under your belly button, and in your inner elbows and knees. Seems strange but this is where your body lets off the most heat and oils blend with your skin best where it's warm.
• Spray your eau de parfum into the air and then walk into it. This will give you a light, all-over, scent.
• Spray or dab your clothes a bit. Scent stays longer on clothes than skin, so, if you want it last, give your clothes a little bit.

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