Extrait de parfum is the most concentrated tier on the usual fragrance scale, carrying a higher share of perfume oil than eau de parfum. In practice that tends to mean a scent that sits closer to the skin and stays on longer, so one or two sprays go a long way. This collection gathers the extraits we stock, from Afnan 9PM Elixir and Lattafa Fakhar Extrait to the Riiffs, French Avenue, Le Falcone and Brandy Designs Prestige ranges.

Every bottle is genuine and sealed, sent free and tracked anywhere in the UK, with same-day dispatch before 2pm on working days. The guide below the products explains what the label means.

Extrait de parfum guide

What extrait de parfum means

Fragrance strengths are named by how much perfume oil is dissolved in the alcohol. Extrait de parfum sits at the top, usually somewhere around 20 per cent oil and above, with eau de parfum below it and eau de toilette below that. There is no legal standard for these names, so each brand decides what to print on its own bottle. We list the concentration exactly as the brand labels it. Our guide to perfume strength levels goes through every tier.

Does extrait last longer?

Usually, yes. More oil and less alcohol means a slower evaporation, so an extrait tends to project less in the first hour and then hold on for longer than the same scent as an eau de parfum. That said, the notes matter as much as the concentration: a citrus extrait will still fade faster than an amber eau de parfum. Skin, weather and where you spray all play a part too.

Where to start

HouseExtraits to try
Afnan9PM Elixir, 9PM Night Out
LattafaFakhar Extrait
French AvenueChaos Extrait, El Dorado Extrait, Irida Extrait
RiiffsMomento Liquid Gold, Veloce, Taif, Virtus
Ahmed Al MaghribiRose Noir, Leather, Rawdha
Le FalconeSultan, Khulood, Muharib Alpha
MykonosConquer, Monaco Royale

Brandy Designs Prestige adds a large extrait range of its own, from Oud Regalia to Café Noir, and the full Riiffs and Le Falcone collections are worth browsing.

How to wear an extrait

Start with one or two sprays on warm skin, the neck, chest or inner wrists, and don't rub them in. Because extraits project quietly at first, it is easy to over-apply: give it twenty minutes before deciding you need more. Warm, rich extraits suit evenings, colder weather and occasions; in summer, one spray is often enough.

Browse by style

Most extraits lean warm and deep. The Oud & Woody and Amber & Oriental collections hold the richest of them, or step back to our everyday Eau de Parfum range for something lighter. Want to try before buying a full bottle? See the 2ml samples.

Extrait de parfum questions

Is extrait de parfum stronger than eau de parfum?

It carries more perfume oil, so it is more concentrated and usually lasts longer. It often projects less loudly at first, though, so stronger on paper does not always mean louder in the room.

Is extrait the same as parfum?

Generally, yes. Extrait de parfum, parfum and pure parfum are names brands use for their most concentrated versions, although each house applies them in its own way.

How many sprays of an extrait should I use?

One or two. Extraits are concentrated, and it is easy to overdo them because they sit close to the skin early on.

Can I wear extrait de parfum in summer?

Yes, with a lighter hand. One spray of a fresher extrait works well in warm weather; save the heavy ambers and ouds for cooler days and evenings.

Is delivery free?

Yes, on every order anywhere in the UK, tracked, with same-day dispatch before 2pm on working days.