The Differences and Similarities Between Aromatherapy and Perfume

Recently, we've been receiving a lot of inquiries from our readers about the differences between perfume and aromatherapy, with some even mistakenly assuming that aromatherapy can also be used as perfume. In fact, while perfume and aromatherapy share some similarities, there are also significant differences between them. Given the many misconceptions surrounding this topic, we've decided to address the issue in today's special article, clarifying the distinctions between perfume and aromatherapy.

Firstly, let's understand the concept of fragrance. Many brands on the market often use light perfume (with a concentration range of 8% to 12%). This type of light perfume is also known as fragrance or aromatherapy, meaning that aromatherapy to some extent falls under the category of perfume, and of course, it falls under cosmetics as well. However, in practice, we've seen many instances where the term "fragrance" does not necessarily refer to cosmetics, such as scented candles , room sprays, and incense. Here, "fragrance" means "scent"; aromatherapy refers to the fragrance. It can improve the smell of air and items, giving synthetic fragrances a pleasant aroma. Therefore, whether it's "perfume" used on the body or "aromatherapy" used for environmental scenting, I categorize them all as fragrance products. So, in simple terms, products with fragrance are "aromatherapy", and perfume is included in fragrance. You can say aromatherapy is a type of perfume, but you cannot say perfume is aromatherapy.

The similarity between aromatherapy and perfume lies in their subjective nature as a choice of fragrance. Both the type of aromatherapy and the fragrance notes are chosen based on personal preferences. After all, when it comes to fragrance, personal preferences vary greatly, so selection should be based on individual circumstances.

However, there are significant differences between aromatherapy and perfume. Firstly, their usage scenarios differ. Generally, aromatherapy is mostly used in daily living spaces, especially at home or in office spaces. If you want to maintain a subtle fragrance at home and improve the environment, you can use indoor fragrance products such as non-flame aromatherapy or scented candles.

Perfume, on the other hand, is primarily used to change the body's odor, intended for personal use to bring different temperament and charm. Therefore, aromatherapy is a fragrance product for spatial scenes, while perfume is applied to the body. This is the biggest difference between perfume and aromatherapy. Additionally, the diffusion principles of aromatherapy and perfume differ. Perfume disperses its fragrance through spraying, usually applied to clothing or the body, with the scent dispersing quickly but not lasting long. Aromatherapy, on the other hand, disperses its fragrance through evaporation, mainly by burning or using flameless reed diffusers to scent living spaces, with the scent dispersing slowly but lasting longer.

Furthermore, the biggest misconception about aromatherapy and perfume is that many people think aromatherapy can be used as perfume, which is incorrect. Brakula reminds everyone that aromatherapy products should never be used as perfume. Although aromatherapy and perfume are very similar, they are fundamentally different. Aromatherapy formulations contain chemical solvents that are not suitable for direct skin contact. Therefore, it's important to remember that aromatherapy cannot be used as perfume!

In conclusion, when selecting aromatherapy products, it's essential to choose based on personal or household circumstances. For example, those with respiratory diseases may find that open flames and smoke can cause respiratory discomfort, or households with children may find that flameless aromatherapy is safer than those with open flames. Therefore, selecting flameless aromatherapy would be more suitable.