How to use eau de toilette?

Eau de Toilette is one of the most widely used formulas in the world of perfumery, possibly after Eau de Parfum.

Its concentration of aromatic essence is lower, which makes its fragrance lighter and more subtle. However, we must not make the mistake of thinking that Eau de Toilette is a second-rate product, since due to its characteristics, it can be very useful for specific uses. In this post on our blog we will tell you how to use an Eau de Toilette correctly and what occasions it best matches with. Let's get started!

What is an eau de toilette perfume?

If we see a perfume with an 'Eau de Toilette' (EDT) formula, it means that it has a concentration of perfume essence from 8% to 15% , with 10% being the usual average that these types of fragrances usually contain.

When compared to the other major formula used in perfumery, the 'Eau de Parfum' (EDP) with 16%-18% perfume essence, we see that in the case of the EDT it is lower, and therefore, its intensity, fixation and duration is also more limited.

How to use a correctly eau de toilette ?

Here are some tips to help you use your Eau de Toilette correctly and make the most of its duration:

Focus on key body areas

This is undoubtedly the quintessential tip for setting an EDT on our skin, since there are certain strategic areas of our body that due to the presence of fat, moisture and blood circulation, the fragrance stays fixed more easily, increasing the duration of the same. These areas are the neckline, the nape of the neck, the lumbar area, the wrists, the inner area of ​​the knees and elbows, the hairline, the collarbone and behind the ears.

Perfume in layers

The ideal is to apply a first layer after showering , when our pores are open and can better absorb the scent just before getting dressed.

Once dressed, we can vaporize in a cloud of fragrance so that it stays gently applied to our clothes. But be careful: be careful with light-colored clothes! Applying a perfume or fragrance of any kind to light-colored or delicate clothes (even if we do it too close) can damage and/or stain them.

Reapply during the day

When we use an EDT in our daily life, we should not be afraid to reuse it throughout the day. Its formula is much lighter than that of a perfume, so it is difficult to overuse it.

Of course, remember that you already have some layers of fragrance on your skin, so reapplications should be much more frequent. lighter and more subtle . The ideal is to create a cloud of fragrance and pass through it to reactivate the aroma of our Eau de Toilette at any time of the day.

Use the eau de toilette bath line

Not all EDT products have bath lines, but in some cases it is possible to find this type of by-products.

Use Scented soaps with the fragrance of EDT that we are going to apply, will help us to better fix the aroma on our skin and make it last longer.

What is an eau de toilette used for?

Although Eau de Parfum is usually a preferred option for most users, due to its longer duration and greater intensity, Eau de Toilette can be very useful in some specific cases.

For example, if we want Use a different fragrance for morning, afternoon or evening . As it is a subtle formula, its scent will fade after 3-4 hours of application. After this time, you can re-perfume yourself with a different EDT, something that would not be possible if you had previously applied an Eau de Parfum, as both fragrances would mix together.

Eau de Toilette is also a very suitable type of fragrance for people looking for light aromas, for everyday use, or for example, to go to the gym or play sports, because its composition is much fresher and more vaporous.

The hottest months They are also an ideal time to use an Eau de Toilette, especially if we tend to sweat a lot, as this type of fragrance will refresh us throughout the day.