Perfume Oil vs. Spray: What’s the Difference?

Perfume oils (attar) are fragrance blended in an oil base without alcohol. They are applied in small amounts directly to the skin and tend to sit close to the body.

Sprays use alcohol to carry the fragrance, so they project more at first and evaporate faster.

Many people in the Gulf layer the two: an oil first, then a spray on top.