eau de parfum

noun

eau de par·​fum ˌō-də-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ How to pronounce eau de parfum (audio)
plural eaux de parfum ˌō(z)-də-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ How to pronounce eau de parfum (audio) also eau de parfums ˌō-də-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ(z) How to pronounce eau de parfum (audio) or eaux de parfums ˌō(z)-də-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ(z) How to pronounce eau de parfum (audio)
: a perfumed liquid containing a percentage of fragrant oils that is lower than that in perfume but greater than that in eau de toilette

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Drake is welcoming a new eau de parfum into his fragrance house. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 May 2026 My once-clear By Rosie Jane eau de parfum in Dulce had taken on a honeyed hue. — Mary Honkus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2026 Bedside clocks are made by Rolex, while toiletries are Hermés (and include a full-sized eau de parfum for him and her). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026 Type of fragrance There are a few different fragrances out there, including parfum, eau de parfum, eau de toilette and eau de cologne. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eau de parfum

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, perfume water

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eau de parfum was in 1941

Rhymes for eau de parfum

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