Extrait de Parfum vs. Eau de Parfum: The Choice for Optimal Depth

Welcome to the refined world of LAYER, Parfums de Paris. True quiet luxury perfume speaks in volumes of subtlety, offering a beautifully long-lasting fragrance experience that becomes an intimate part of your identity. Central to this enduring elegance is the unparalleled quality of an extrait de parfum.

What is Extrait de Parfum?

When exploring high-end niche perfumery, one frequently encounters the question: what is extrait de parfum? At its core, it represents the purest, most richly concentrated expression of a scent. Sourced and meticulously crafted with exceptional ingredients in Grasse, France, an extrait provides an opulent depth and clarity that beautifully melds with the wearer.

The Subtle Difference: Eau de Parfum and Extrait

The fundamental difference between eau de parfum and extrait lies in the concentration of aromatic oils. While an eau de parfum offers a beautiful radiance, an extrait de parfum sits closer to the skin. It creates an intimate, refined aura that lasts beautifully throughout the day, providing an enduring presence without ever overpowering a room.

Why LAYER Chooses a 30% Perfume Concentration

Every composition within the LAYER Parfums de Paris collection, housed on the illustrious Place Vendôme, features a premium 30% perfume concentration. This exceptional standard ensures absolute clarity and longevity on the skin. Because of this optimal concentration, the fragrance evolves at a calm, natural pace, allowing you to fully appreciate the harmonious journey from the bright top notes through the rich heart, down to the warming base notes.

Flamme D'Or: The Epitome of Quiet Luxury

Among our exclusive catalog, Flamme D'Or stands as a flawless example of quiet luxury and the lasting power of an exquisite extrait de parfum.

A Comforting and Confident Aura

This comforting, confident scent opens with a luminous and beautifully balanced blend of bergamot, mandarin, caramel, and cardamom. Because of its 30% concentration, its heart of coumarin, honey, lavender, and lily of the valley blooms gracefully on the skin for hours. Ultimately, the fragrance rests upon an enveloping, lasting base of vanilla, white musk, patchouli, and cedarwood.

"Create Depth, Define Your Layer"

Our guiding philosophy, "Create Depth, Define Your Layer," invites you to blend these magnificent extraits to form your personal signature. Because all our fragrances share the same sophisticated olfactive language, they are perfectly balanced to blend effortlessly together.

To elevate your fragrance wardrobe, you might choose to introduce the soft, fruity elegance of Fantôme d’Amour—featuring bright top notes of vanilla and Sicilian orange, a sweet heart of raspberry, and a smooth base of white musk. Alternatively, you can add a warm, floral touch with Ambre Voyage, characterized by its sophisticated top notes of saffron and amber, a heart of iris and sandalwood, and a deep, grounding base of incense.

The perfect entry point to test this art of layering is our Experience Kit, which offers a curated choice of four different 5ML bottles. We invite you to experience the timeless elegance of a true extrait de parfum and build your identity beautifully, layer by layer.