Fragrance

What is the difference in concentrations between perfumes in your online shop?

A fragrance can come in different strengths. The main ingredient in a fragrance is alcohol water. The content of perfume differs depending on the product type.

Perfume is the fragrance with the strongest concentration. It's normally between 20%-25%. It is also the most expensive and costs up to and over £100 for a small bottle. Pure perfume is a luxury and should be used sparingly, not just because of the cost but because of its high concentration of perfume. It normally comes packaged as a splash-on.

Eau De Perfume is the next level down from pure perfume. Its concentration can vary from 15%-20%. A lot more reasonably priced, it's still a long-lasting fragrance and it normally comes packaged as a spray unless otherwise stated.

Eau De Toilette is the most popular type of fragrance. It has a concentration up to 14%. Whilst it may not last as long as the above 2, it's the most affordable fragrance. Eau De Toilette normally comes packaged as a spray unless otherwise stated.

Eau Fraiche has a very low concentration. This fragrance is normally alcohol free too, which makes it ideal for warmer climates.

Eau De Cologne and Aftershave have very low concentrations, normally around 5%. It is not as popular as it used to be, because it is weak and tends not to last long. Aftershave, however, because of its low concentration, is ideal to use on the face and will be more soothing than Eau De Toilette after shaving. Aftershave balm has a similar concentration to regular aftershave but comes in a lotion or balm. Aftershaves are normally a splash-on unless it states otherwise.

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What are the different types of fragrance notes?

Each fragrance consists of 3 layers, with each layer having its own individual ingredients, which are known as notes.

Top notes are scents you can smell as soon as the scent has been applied. The first smell will normally be the alcohol content of the fragrance. Top notes are normally lighter than the other notes.

After a short while, the top notes disperse and the middle notes become more apparent. These are known as the heart of the fragrance and the other notes centre on this layer. The middle notes define the character of the fragrance as it's normally this layer that settles on the skin.

The bottom (or base) notes provide a base for the middle notes to linger on. The base notes determine how long a scent lasts. As there are only a few notes that last long, the majority of perfumes use the same base notes.

About the company

BeautyBay.com is an internet retailer of branded cosmetics at high vale for money, trading since the nineties.

Our mission is to provide you with premium beauty products at extremely competitive prices 24 hours a day. Being an internet retailer keeps our costs considerably lower than the costs of a high street retailer, and we pride ourselves on passing these savings on to you.

Having traded on online for 6 years, we understand the importance of the service and reliability you have come to expect from online retailers. Bearing this in mind, we have created a shopping environment that keeps you in the loop with all aspects of your order. Even before placing your order, you will notice that if the product is out of stock, we have given an indication as to how long it would take for stock to be ordered and delivered to you. Once your order has been dispatched, you will be notified by email so you know to expect your parcel imminently. If, under some shocking circumstances, there is a delay in fulfilling your order, or it is not possible to fulfil your order, you will be notified immediately, giving you enough time to make alternative arrangements.

Above all, we want your shopping experience to be as enjoyable, convenient and fun as possible.

As an open minded company, we welcome any suggestions you may have for us. Please contact us and we promise to take your suggestions on board.

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