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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Try a scented body lotion or deodorant along with your usual eau de parfum. Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 Each eau de parfum contains at least two main ingredients woven together, which then morph further on wearers’ skin. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Andrea’s niche perfume house out of Scandinavia boasts a line of perfume extraits that feature 20% oils versus 10-15% found in the brand’s eau de parfum counterparts, while French perfume brand D’Orsay just launched a collection of three extraits that feature 30% perfume oils. Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 This eau de parfum is formulated with golden saffron, amber resin, and sandalwood and is one of the best Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 dupes for just $34. Julia Guerra, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eau de parfum 

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, perfume water

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eau de parfum was in 1949

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“Eau de parfum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eau%20de%20parfum. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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