Perfumes have been a sign of prestige and wealth since the beginning of their success story. In the past, wearing these scented waters was reserved exclusively for the rich and noble. Today, everyone can afford a perfume from the drugstore, and every woman and man owns at least one that they wear on special occasions or regularly in everyday life.
What types of perfumes should be distinguished?
Just like with make-up or fashion, everyone has their own taste. Some prefer to apply it heavily, others prefer something more subtle. For this reason, there are also very different types of perfume. From very light scent intensity to scented water with a very strong, distinct odor, you can find everything in the perfume assortment. Basically, a distinction is made between five different types of perfume, all of which differ in their concentration of essential oils.
- Parfum: 15-30% fragrance compounds
- Eau de Parfum: 10-14% fragrance compounds
- Eau de Toilette: 6-8% fragrance compounds
- Eau de Cologne: 3-5% fragrance compounds
- Eau de Solide: 1-3% fragrance compounds
But Eau de Cologne is not the same as Eau de Cologne, and perfume is not the same as perfume. Just like in the fashion and cosmetics industry, there are perfumes that are more expensive and extravagant. Two perfume brands that stand for luxury and elegance are Hugo Boss and Creed. Both brands sell perfumes with a high concentration of essential oils. Both brands offer a large selection of Eau de Toilettes, Eau de Parfums, and Parfums. These three types of perfume are predominantly sold because they have a particularly intense scent due to their concentration of essential oils.
Luxurious fragrances for HIM and HER – Hugo Boss
The former workwear label, which was launched in 1923 by its founder and namesake Hugo Ferdinand Boss, has long offered more than just extravagant fashion. The company can also compete in the class of the best and most popular perfumes when it comes to producing luxurious fragrances. Boss Bottled is the absolute hit. The classic is offered in three different sizes:
- 50ml for 73 euros
- 100ml for 96 euros
- 200ml for 134 euros
Most other perfumes in the popular Bottled range from Hugo Boss are also available in these sizes. The bottle of the Bottled perfumes is reminiscent of the shape of a glass bottle used for wine and has a different color depending on the perfume.
For women, the Hugo Boss perfume Boss The Scent For Her is particularly impressive. This scented water smells gently of peach and osmanthus blossoms. It exudes elegance and a touch of feminine self-confidence. This perfume is also available in three sizes, namely:
- 30ml for 59 euros
- 50ml for 83 euros
- 100ml for 115 euros
Creed – Top-class perfumes
The fashion label Creed is primarily known for its menswear. Even in the time of Emperor Napoleon, the London company could hardly keep up with orders. The designers had the honor of making dresses and coats for Queen Victoria, Dandy d’Orsay, and the French imperial couple Napoleon and Eugenie. The business has remained in the possession of the Creed family since its founding in 1760 by James Creed and has a long tradition. However, the worldwide success of the Creed perfumery only came at the end of the 20th century with the famous “Green Irish Tweed”. The classic was an absolutely new innovation at the time and thrilled the world of men. To this day, the scent of violets, cedar and sandalwood, vetiver, and basil is available in Creed's repertoire.
The bestseller among Creed men's perfumes today is clearly Creed Aventus. Aventus is a very fruity fragrance. Among other things, the perfume smells of pineapple, apple, and blackcurrant. But a touch of vanilla, musk, jasmine, and rose is also added to the scented water and ensures the unique fragrance.
The most popular women's fragrance bears the sonorous name Love in White. This perfume combines the scents of countless white flowers and vanilla. Love in White is a very romantic fragrance that makes the wearer appear very elegant.
The special thing about the Creed brand is that, in addition to men's and women's fragrances, it also produces unisex fragrances that smell incredibly good on both genders. Here, the perfume Creed Royal Oud is clearly ahead. The oriental fragrance impresses with its composition of musk, sandalwood, bergamot, and citrus fruits.
Creed perfumes are among the most expensive fragrances on the international market. You rarely get a 100ml bottle of Creed for under 250 euros. In return, the perfumes are known and popular worldwide for their particularly high intensity and long-lasting hold.
