Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Pure Perfume, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Cologne?
What is the difference between a splash and a spray?
What is a Tester?
Why do some men wear Cologne, and others prefer to wear After Shave?
What do fragrance notes refer to?
How can i keep my fragrance from going bad?
My fragrance has been discontinued, how do you still have it in stock?

Do the sunglasses on your website come with cases?
What do the 3 numbers mean with regard to eyeglass frame size?

What is the difference between Pure Perfume, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, and Eau de Cologne?

The differences are simply a matter of the amount or concentration of oils in the fragrance. The highest concentration is in pure perfume (or parfum). Next would be Eau de Parfum, then Eau de Toilette, and finally Eau de Cologne. Some manufacturers make a solid perfume, solid perfume is as strong as a pure perfume however it is in a gel-like consistency.

Eau De Toilette and Eau De Cologne are generally interchangeable, especially in Men's fragrances. After Shave has the least amount of oils. The higher the concentration the longer your fragrance will last, and the less you need to apply.

Eau De Cologne (EDC), also known as Cologne, has the greatest dilution of fragrance with a 3-5% concentration of scent. Normally fragrances with the Eau de Cologne designation last for up to 3 hours.

Eau De Toilette (EDT) is a fragrance that contains 4-8% concentration of scent. It is best for everyday use and is normally less expensive than Eau de Perfume but more expensive than Eau de Cologne. Normally fragrances with the Eau De Toilette designation last for 3 to 5 hours.

Eau De Perfume (EDP) is a fragrance that contains an 8-15% concentration of scent and has longer lasting characteristics than Eau De Toilette. Eau De Perfume has an average duration of 4 to 6 hours and is stronger than Eau De Toilette but lighter than Perfume.

Pure Perfume is a fragrance that contains of a 15-30% concentration of scent and is the strongest fragrance available. Fragrances with the Perfume designation typically last for up to 8 hours, depending on skin type.

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What is the difference between a splash and a spray?

There is absolutely no difference in the fragrance. The difference is in the method of application only. However, a spray bottle, being sealed all the time, may actually have a longer shelf life. Making the decision between spray and splash is entirely a matter of personal preference.

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What is a Tester?

A tester is exactly the same fragrance, size, quantity and quality as a retail fragrance but at a lower price as their packaging is a plain white or brown box rather than the retail box. Some bottles also have a tester sticker or have the word tester printed on the bottle. We will never send you a tester if you did not order it. It's a great way to save money on the same retail fragrance!

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Why do some men wear Cologne, and others prefer to wear After Shave?

After Shave Lotion will usually sting as well as help close the pores after shaving. After Shave Balm is actually soothing to the skin. After Shave Gel also soothes the skin, but cools the skin as well and relieves razor burn.

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What do fragrance notes refer to?

Fragrances are comprised of many different scents, these scents are called "notes."

The bottom notes are the ingredients that have the strongest scent. The bottom notes usually last for several hours after application. The middle notes are the scents that become noticable after 10 minutes after application. The middle notes can last up to 1 to 2 hours. The top notes are the ingredients that have the lightest scent. The top notes usually lasts for a few minutes.

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How can I keep my fragrance from going bad?

Keep all fragrances in a cool, dry area, and away from windows as sunlight can unbalance the various ingredients. An opened bottle should be kept in its box to insure a longer shelf life.

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My fragrance has been discontinued, how do you still have it in stock?

We stock thousands of fragrances, many of these have been discontinued. Our buyers travel the globe purchasing entire inventories of hard to find or discontinued fragrances to store in our temperature and humidity controled warehouse.

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Do the sunglasses on your website come with cases?

Yes, every pair of sunglasses on our website comes with the original manufacturer's hard case or cloth pouch.

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What do the 3 numbers mean with regard to eyeglass frame size?

The 3 numbers represent the eye, bridge and temple length in mm. These numbers are found on the inside of all eyeglass frames.

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