eau de toilette

noun

eau de toi·lette ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet

plural eaux de toilette ˌō(z)-twä-ˈlet

or eaux de toilettes ˌō(z)-də-twä-ˈlet(s)

or eau de toilettes ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet(s)

: a perfumed liquid containing a lower percentage of fragrant oils than is contained in ordinary perfume or eau de parfum

called also toilet water

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What's the difference between eau de toilette vs eau de parfum? —

Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024 Each eau de toilette comes in a stately 200-ml. rectangular bottle. —

Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 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 Price: $650 Best For: The sophisticated scent-lover who knows an eau de toilette from an eau de parfum (and would never call either a cologne), will appreciate the variety within the set. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eau de toilette

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, water for washing and dressing

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of eau de toilette was in 1907

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“Eau de toilette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eau%20de%20toilette. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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