Alcohol-Based Perfumes vs. Oil-Based Perfumes

Alcohol-Based Perfumes
- Easy to apply, though the fragrance blend can dissipate quicker when sprayed in comparison with perfume oils.
- Offers a brighter sillage, allowing others to notice the scent, though natural perfumes still tend to have a closer-to-skin projection.
- Longevity varies with skin type, but alcohol-based scents generally don’t last as long as perfume oils.
- Highlights top notes more distinctly.
- May cause irritation for very sensitive skin (remember to do a patch test for any kind of perfume).
- Allows for a greater variety of natural extracts, including thicker and more viscous ones, creating more complex blends.
- Displays the natural colors of the perfume in glass bottles, which can be visually appealing.

Oil-Based Perfumes
- Requires a more deliberate application, typically using a dropper, pipette, or roll-on for convenience.
- Provides a muted, intimate sillage, which many find appealing for its subtlety.
- Tends to last longer on skin than alcohol-based perfumes.
- Emphasizes heart and base notes, making it ideal for lovers of incense, amber, wood, resins, and absolutes.
- Very gentle on skin; we use fractionated, food-grade coconut oil for added quality.
- May offer a slightly narrower range of notes, but oil-based perfumes have a unique depth due to their slower evaporation rate.
- Colors of the blend are often hidden, yet every precious drop is preserved and savored.