Quality and Longevity of High Concentration Perfume Mixture
Question
What is the expected quality, strength, and longevity of a perfume mixture formulated with a very high concentration of fragrance concentrate (42%) and Musk (8.4%) compared to standard perfume types?
Answer
Based on the percentages you provided, the total concentration of fragrance compounds (fragrance concentrate + Musk) is 42% + 8.4% = 50.4%.
This concentration is significantly higher than typical perfume types:
- Eau de Parfum (EDP) is usually 10-20% fragrance compound.
- Extrait de Parfum (Parfum) is usually 15-40% fragrance compound.
A concentration of 50.4% is very high. This suggests that the resulting mixture will be very strong and likely have excellent longevity (last a long time on the skin).
However, the overall "quality" also depends on the quality of the specific fragrance concentrate, the Musk, the ethanol, and the other ingredients used, as well as how well they blend together. A high concentration doesn't automatically guarantee a pleasant or high-quality scent if the ingredients themselves are not high quality or the blend is not harmonious.
In summary, based purely on the concentration of fragrance material, your mixture is extremely concentrated, suggesting high strength and longevity, far exceeding standard perfume classifications like EDP or Extrait de Parfum.