So you’ve found your signature scent. But when it comes to the eau de toilette vs parfum versions, which should you choose? The key thing to know is that the notes almost always stay the same ...

When you head into a perfume shop or try to buy a new scent online, you’ll often see these terms float around: eau de toilette, eau de parfum and aftershave. But what do they actually mean?

Eau de toilette: This is lighter still and usually sold in spray bottles. The lightness of it makes it more suitable to spray more liberally. The high alcohol content means it will not last very long.

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