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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Now, just in time for the holidays, Kravitz and YSL Beauty present to us the latest iteration of the classic coffee-floral eau de parfum: Black Opium Glitter. —

India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024 As its name suggests, this fragrance is actually an extrait, which is more potent in concentration and therefore longer-lasting than a typical eau de parfum. —

Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 And while other hand sanitizers have a strong, often pungent smell, this one smells like an upscale eau de parfum. —

Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 What's the difference between eau de toilette vs eau de parfum? —

Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 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 Dec. 2024.

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