Top Frequently Asked Questions About Perfumes | Albatross perfumes

1. What’s the difference between perfume, eau de parfum, Intense parfum and eau de toilette?

• Perfume (Parfum): Highest concentration of fragrance oils (20–30%), long lasting.
• Albatross Intense (Parfum): Highest concentration of fragrance oils (30%-35%), longest lasting.
• Eau de Parfum (EDP): 15–20% oil concentration, lasts 6–8 hours.
• Albatross Eau de Parfum (EDP): 25-30% , lasts for 12-18 hours
• Eau de Toilette (EDT): 5–15% oil concentration, lasts 3–5 hours.
• Albatross Eau de Toilette (EDT): Not yet launched

2. How do I make my perfume last longer?

• Apply to pulse points (wrists, neck, behind ears).
• Moisturize skin before spraying.
• Don’t rub your wrists together after applying. (only tap)

3. Where should I apply perfume?

• On pulse points: neck, wrists, behind ears, inside elbows, and even on clothes/hair (from a distance).

4. Why should perfumes be applied from a distance?

• Applying the perfume from a distance ensures even coverage, enhancing lasting power, projection, and sillage
• Will not stain the clothes.

5. How should I store my perfume?

• Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat.
• Avoid keeping it in bathrooms due to humidity.

6. Does perfume expire?

• Perfumes don’t expire quickly. When stored properly in a cool, dark, and dry place (but not refrigerated), they can last up to 45 years or even longer without losing their quality.

7. Is it normal for perfumes to change colors

• Yes, absolutely. It’s completely normal for perfumes to change color over time. Ingredients like vanilla, benzoin, and certain resins naturally darken as they mature this doesn't affect the quality or performance of the fragrance.

8. Why can’t I smell my own perfume after some time?

• It’s called "olfactory fatigue." Your nose gets used to the scent, but others can still smell it.

9. Is it safe to spray perfume on clothes or hair?

• Yes, but test on fabric first to avoid staining. Use alcohol-free mists for hair to avoid dryness.

10. How many sprays of perfume should I use?

It varies from person to person and also depends on the fragrance's strength. Here's a general guide:

• For a strong, noticeable scent: 8–10 sprays (Albatross perfumes 6-8 sprays)

• For a mild, balanced presence: 4–6 sprays (Albatross perfumes 3-4 sprays)

• For a light, subtle touch: 2–4 sprays (Albatross perfumes 2 sprays)

11. What’s the difference between male and female perfumes?

• Technically, none. Fragrances are genderless. Marketing defines them. Choose what you like. ( Technically all Albatross perfumes are unisex )

12. What are top, middle, and base notes in perfume?

Other brands

• Top notes: First impression (fresh, citrusy) (lasts upto 15-30 minutes)
• Middle notes (heart): Body of the scent (floral, spicy) (last upto 3 hours)
• Base notes: Lasting foundation (woody, musky, vanilla) (last upto 6-8 hours)     

Albatross perfumes

• Top notes: First impression (fresh, citrusy) (lasts upto 15-30 minutes)
• Middle notes (heart): Body of the scent (floral, spicy) (last upto 4-6 hours)
• Base notes: Lasting foundation (woody, musky, vanilla) (last upto 18 hours)