Oil-based perfumes use a carrier oil, like jojoba oil or fractionated coconut oil, as the base. Essential oils or fragrance oils are mixed into this carrier oil. They tend to last longer on the skin because the oil helps to slow down the evaporation of the fragrance. The scent can linger for hours or even days. They generally have a softer sillage, meaning the scent doesn’t project as far from the wearer as alcohol-based perfumes. They are less likely to be noticed by people around you unless they are close. Oil-based perfumes can be more moisturizing for the skin and might be less irritating for sensitive skin. They are usually applied with a rollerball or dabbed on. The scent profile of oil-based perfumes can sometimes be more intense because the fragrance oils are not diluted as much as in alcohol-based formulas. Alcohol-based perfumes use alcohol (typically ethanol) as the primary solvent. The fragrance oils are diluted in the alcohol, which evaporates quickly upon application. They generally have a shorter wear time compared to oil-based perfumes, as the alcohol helps to disperse the fragrance more quickly, causing it to fade sooner. Alcohol-based perfumes often have a stronger sillage and can project further from the wearer. The scent can be more noticeable to those around you. These perfumes are usually sprayed on and can be applied to clothing or hair as well as skin. The initial blast of scent can be more pronounced due to the rapid evaporation of the alcohol, but the fragrance may also evolve more quickly as it dries down. If you’re looking for a long-lasting, close-to-the-skin fragrance, oil-based perfumes might be the better choice. If you prefer a more prominent projection and a quicker, more intense scent experience, alcohol-based perfumes could be more suitable

Make sure that you apply your fragrance on well moisturized skin! This makes a huge difference in the longevity of the wear time. If you don't moisturize first, your skin absorbs the oil like it would lotion.

There are two things going on with this:

One is that after a while, you'll start experiencing olfactory fatigue. Olfactory fatigue occurs when your sense of smell becomes temporarily less sensitive or accustomed to a particular scent after prolonged exposure. Essentially, your nose becomes less responsive to a smell because it's been continuously exposed to it. This is a natural adaptive process that helps prevent sensory overload and allows you to detect new and potentially more important odors in your environment. When you smell your beautiful perfume over and over again as you wear it, you'll be less able to smell it.

Two is that oil based perfumes have a slower evaporation rate than alcohol based perfumes. This means that while they stay around longer, they also "put out" less sent. They're more subtle.

There are several different industry standards for the strength of fragrance-to-carrier ratio. Our products are considered to be Parfum.

Perfume (Parfum) 20% or more fragrance oils. The most intense and long-lasting type. It has a strong scent and can last up to 24 hours or more

Eau de Parfum (EDP) 15-20% fragrance oils. Slightly less intense than perfume but still offers a robust scent.

Eau de Toilette (EDT) 5-15% fragrance oils. Lighter and more subtle. Often used for everyday wear.

Eau de Cologne (EDC) 2-5% fragrance oils.Very light and fresh, with a shorter wear time of about 2-4 hours. Often used in larger quantities.

Eau Fraîche: 1-3% fragrance oils. The lightest concentration, providing a very subtle scent that lasts for a very short time.