The Craft
Understanding Perfume Concentrations
Not all fragrances are created the same.
The difference between a fragrance isn't only the scent itself—it's also the concentration of fragrance oils blended into the formula. This concentration influences the richness, depth, and overall character of the fragrance.
At ZONE OUT, every fragrance is crafted as an Extrait de Parfum—our choice for creating a richer and more refined fragrance experience.
Eau de Cologne
Typically contains 2–5% fragrance oils, creating a light, fresh scent designed for a brief and refreshing experience.
Eau de Toilette
Typically contains 5–15% fragrance oils, offering a balanced fragrance suitable for everyday wear.
Eau de Parfum
Typically contains 15–20% fragrance oils, making it the most common concentration used in modern fine fragrances. It provides greater depth and richness than Eau de Toilette while remaining versatile for everyday use.
Extrait de Parfum
Typically contains 20–40% fragrance oils, making it the highest concentration commonly used in fine perfumery. The richer concentration allows the fragrance to reveal greater depth, complexity, and a smoother, more refined character as it develops.
Why We Chose Extrait de Parfum
While many fragrances today are crafted as Eau de Parfum, every ZONE OUT fragrance is created as an Extrait de Parfum.
The higher concentration of fragrance oils allows each scent to express greater richness, depth, and character—creating a fragrance experience that feels more complete from the first spray to the final notes.
*Fragrance oil concentration ranges are industry guidelines and may vary between fragrance houses.