Deodorant:
Deodorant is the liquid spray that takes away bad smell. It is used in the body under armpits so that their sweat does not smell bad. It is found in the form of sprays, bottles and roll on. They prevent from sweating. They are generally alcohol based.
Perfume:
Perfume is a liquid spray that gives a good smell. It is extracted from the plants and animals sources. It is applied on the clothes. It lasts for a long time. It has stronger fragrance that it lasts even after the person has taken bath. It costs more.
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A substance which removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odours. | A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to give a pleasant smell to one’s body. |
| Objectives/Purpose | The purpose of a deodorant is solely to mask underarm odor, | The purpose of perfume is to add scent to something–human, animal, object or air. |
| Synonyms | Odourless, roll on, cosmetic, cleaner, air freshener, cleanser | Essence, fragrance, breathe, cologne, whiff |
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| History | The history of perfume. France was certainly not the first country in the world to invent perfumes. In antiquity, the ancient Greeks and Romans were keen users of scents and perfumes; indeed, the art of perfumery can be traced right back to the origins of western civilisation in Mesopotamia. | In 1888, the first commercial deodorant, Mum, was developed and patented by a U.S. inventor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose name has been lost to history. |
| Word origin | The word deodorant was originated in Mid-19th century: from de- (expressing removal) + Latin odor ‘smell’ + -ant. | The word perfume was originated in Mid-16th century (originally denoting pleasant-smelling smoke from a burning substance, especially one used in fumigation): from French parfum (noun), parfumer (verb), from obsolete Italian parfumare, literally ‘to smoke through’. |
| Application | Directly on body, especially under the armpits | Generally on clothes |
| Fragrant Oil concentration | Fragrant oils that are 6-15% by volume in 80% solution of alcohol. | It contains 15-25% fragrance oil in pure ethyl alcohol. |
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| Main function | The function of deodorant is to prevent sweat or to mask the scent of body odor. | The function of perfume is:
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| How to apply | Sprayed or applied with roll on stick | Sprayed |
| Cost | Comparatively less | More expensive as higher essential oil concentration |
| How long it lasts | Comparatively less | Around 6-8 hours |
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