eau de parfum

noun

eau de par·fum ˌō-də-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ

plural eaux de parfum ˌō(z)-də-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ

also eau de parfums ˌō-də-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ(z)

or eaux de parfums ˌō(z)-də-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ(z)

: a perfumed liquid containing a percentage of fragrant oils that is lower than that in perfume but greater than that in eau de toilette

Examples of eau de parfum in a Sentence

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This is an extrait de parfum, which contains a higher concentration of perfume oils (30% compared to an eau de parfum’s 15-20%), which bodes well for its staying power. —

Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024 The rich eau de parfum is made up of wood resin, nutmeg, ginger, vetiver, patchouli, akigalawood and amber. —

Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 And by putting the fragrance into a physical form, these often last longer than my eau de parfum du jour. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 The scent itself mirrors the brand’s Aroma eau de parfum, as Levy mentions above, delivering a subtle woodsy fragrance that’s equally comforting. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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