Longevity

Longevity is the single most-asked-about fragrance property, and the answer is almost always: "it depends on your skin." In community ratings, fragrances get bucketed roughly as: poor (under 3 hours), weak (3–5 hours), moderate (5–7 hours), long-lasting (7–12 hours), and eternal (12+ hours). Concentration matters (EDP and parfum typically outlast EDT and cologne), but it's not the whole story — a heavy resinous oud at EDT concentration will outlast a citrus parfum every time. Skin chemistry, hydration, and even diet shift performance meaningfully. The honest rule: read aggregated community ratings (200+ votes) rather than trusting any single review. Our gauge on each fragrance page is built from voter aggregates.