How to Use eau de toilette in a Sentence

eau de toilette

noun
  • An eau de cologne can last for around half a day, while an eau de toilette should last around three to four hours.
    — Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Is an eau de parfum or eau de toilette better for the office and work?
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Eau de colognes and eau de toilettes are designed for the beauty of a moment.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
  • Eau de colognes and eau de toilettes are designed for the beauty of a moment.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Or what the different forms of cologne, like eau de toilette and eau de parfum, mean?
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Because this is an eau de toilette, there’s no risk of overspraying.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
  • These scents are joined with green notes that add freshness and earthiness to the eau de toilette.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • As an eau de parfum, this one is more concentrated than a cologne or eau de toilette.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 May 2022
  • It was brought to my attention that Coty who wanted to do an eau de toilette.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Jan. 2023
  • This year, the Orphéon eau de toilette was introduced.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
  • The light and aquatic fragrance comes in parfum, eau de toilette and eau de parfum options.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • There are certain milestones that might call for an upgrade from your everyday eau de toilette.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Body sprays and eau de toilettes are typically made up of one to 15 percent oil.
    — ELLE, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Here, boo-thing will get an eau de toilette and an accompanying candle.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Pallez recommends starting with light, fresh scents in eau de toilette or eau de cologne formats, then branching out from there.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The uplifting eau de toilette set features soft floral notes with a fresh blend of bergamot and muguet blossoms.
    — Jennifer Manfrin and Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 27 Nov. 2020
  • Vetiver Musc Being in the forest at the start of fall is what this woody eau de toilette conjures.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
  • This modern Chanel eau de toilette spray features a blend of patchouli, jasmine, May rose and iris for a warm and floral scent.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
  • Unwrapping this eau de toilette, housed in a royal blue, gem-like bottle, will make any teen boy feel extra-special on his birthday.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This warming eau de toilette spray is sold in an edgy glass bottle that features the brand’s signature Rockstud design.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022
  • These kits are packed with the woody Bulgari Pour Homme eau de toilette, the shaving products, and the same basics.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Then give the eau de toilette version of this fragrance a try, which features the same notes in a slightly more diluted formulation.
    — Tynan Sinks, Allure, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The more masculine eau de toilette is topped off with citrus and mint, with a heart of lavender and violet leaves, and base notes like patchouli and vetiver.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Nov. 2019
  • Here is the reception and a boutique packed with some of the owner's favorite things from organic soap to made-in-France eau de toilette.
    — Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021
  • West advises starting with a scented lotion or cream, and finishing with its companion parfum or eau de toilette for longer wear.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Feb. 2023
  • This method, although helpful, has its limits—a regular old eau de toilette can’t revive the volume, shine, or texture of second-day hair.
    — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 30 May 2018
  • Your affordable cologne questions, answered What are the differences between a cologne, an eau de toilette, and an eau de parfum?
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
  • 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
  • With that said, our list of picks below (with a few of Williams’ favorites, too) has a range of offerings, from light-wear eau de toilettes to long-lasting extraits.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
  • With that said, our list of picks below (with a few of Williams’s favorites, too) has a range of offerings, from light-wear eau de toilettes to long-lasting extraits.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025

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