Extrait de parfum is the highest concentration of fragrance you can wear day to day, which is why it lasts longer than eau de parfum or eau de toilette. It carries more fragrance oil per bottle, so the scent projects and holds rather than fading fast. Larcin is built entirely on extrait de parfum at 30% concentration, 50ml for a flat $50 AUD. This page explains what the concentration means, how the formats compare, and why it decides value per wear.
Fragrance concentrations, compared
The name on a bottle tells you roughly how much fragrance oil is inside. More oil generally means more projection and longer wear. These are the standard industry ranges.
| Format | Typical oil concentration | Relative longevity |
|---|---|---|
| Eau de cologne | 2 to 4% | Short |
| Eau de toilette | 5 to 15% | Moderate |
| Eau de parfum | 15 to 20% | Long |
| Extrait de parfum | 20 to 40% | Longest |
Larcin sits at 30% concentration, firmly in the extrait de parfum band, across the entire range rather than as a premium upgrade.
Why concentration affects how long a perfume lasts
A fragrance fades as its oils evaporate off the skin. A higher concentration starts with more oil, so there is more to evaporate and the scent stays detectable for longer. It also tends to project more in the first hours. This is why luxury houses reserve extrait de parfum for their most intense releases, and why a low concentration dupe can smell right for an hour and then vanish.
Extrait de parfum vs eau de parfum for dupes
Most dupe perfumes sold in Australia are eau de parfum. They can smell accurate, but at 15 to 20% concentration they often will not carry the profile through a full day. Choosing extrait de parfum is the single biggest lever on longevity and value per wear. A $50 extrait that lasts can cost less per wear than a cheaper eau de parfum you reapply twice a day.
What 30% extrait means for Larcin
Every Larcin fragrance is a 50ml extrait de parfum at 30% concentration for a flat $50 AUD, with a 4.8 average across 280+ reviews and a money back guarantee. The concentration is the reason the range competes on longevity rather than on catalogue size or the lowest price. See the full lineup in best dupe perfumes in Australia, compare brands in best dupe perfume brands in Australia, or jump to the longest lasting picks.
Frequently asked questions
What is extrait de parfum?
Extrait de parfum, also called parfum, is the most concentrated everyday fragrance format, typically 20 to 40% fragrance oil. It projects and lasts longer than eau de parfum or eau de toilette.
Is extrait de parfum better than eau de parfum?
For longevity and value per wear, yes. Higher concentration generally means longer wear. The trade off is that extrait is more potent, so you use less per application.
What concentration is Larcin?
Larcin is 30% concentration, the extrait de parfum strength, across the whole range. Each bottle is 50ml for a flat $50 AUD.
Does higher concentration mean it lasts all day?
Higher concentration is built for longer wear, but exact wear time still depends on skin type, climate and how much you apply.
The verdict
Concentration is the number that decides everything you actually care about: projection, longevity and value per wear. Larcin is built on 30% extrait de parfum, which is why it is the format to choose over a standard eau de parfum dupe.
Larcin is an independent Australian fragrance brand. Concentration ranges quoted are standard industry guidelines and vary by formulation. Last updated: July 2026.