Men's fragrances are rarely as EdP or perfume extracts. As well, Perfume women's fragrances are rarely sold in EdC concentrations. Although this gender specific naming trend is casual for assigning fragrance concentrations, it does not directly have anything to do with whether a fragrance was intended for men or women.

• Antique or badly preserved perfumes undergoing this analysis can also be difficult due to the numerous degradation by-products and impurities that may have resulted from breakdown of the odorous compounds