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    eau de cologne
    /ˌəʊ də kəˈləʊn/

    noun

    • 1. a toilet water with a strong scent, originally made in Cologne: "the drenching smell of eau de cologne"

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  2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eau_de_CologneEau de Cologne - Wikipedia

    Eau de Cologne (French: [o d(ə) kɔlɔɲ]; German: Kölnisch Wasser [ˈkœlnɪʃ ˈvasɐ]; meaning "Water from Cologne") or simply cologne is a perfume originating from Cologne, Germany.

  3. lifehacker.com › the-real-difference-between-perfume-cologne-toilette-1761347943The Difference Between Perfume, Cologne, and Eau de Toilette - ...

    Oct 29, 2021 · Cologne (eau de cologne) – Oldest term for perfume, used in North America for masculine scents. Light, fresh and fruity, typically composed of two to four percent perfume oils in alcohol and...

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEAU DE COLOGNE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    eau de cologne. noun [ C or U ] uk / ˌəʊ də kəˈləʊn / us / ˌoʊ də kəˈloʊn / plural eaux de cologne uk / ˌəʊ də kəˈləʊn / us / ˌoʊ də kəˈloʊn /. Add to word list Add to word list. a pleasant-smelling liquid that you put on your body to make yourself smell fresh. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › eau de cologneEau de cologne Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Mar 11, 2024 · noun. eau de co· logne ˌō-də-kə-ˈlōn. plural eaux de cologne ˌō (z)-də-kə-ˈlōn. : cologne. Examples of eau de cologne in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Spruce, wry, soigné, specific Mr. V., pleasantly redolent of eau de cologne, had been replaced by an exhausted, old, generic guy in a shapeless hospital garment who smelled off.

  6. ramsonsperfumes.com › blogs › newsWhat Eau De Cologne, Eau De Toilette, and Eau De Parfum Really...

    Feb 26, 2024 · Eau De Cologne, often referred to simply as Cologne, represents the lightest concentration of fragrance oils. Originating from Cologne, Germany, this type of fragrance typically contains 2-4% perfume oil dissolved in alcohol and water.

  7. www.nytimes.com › 2018/07/12 › smarter-livingThe Difference Between Perfume, Cologne and Other Fragrances

    Jul 12, 2018 · Cologne is usually an umbrella word for masculine scents in North America, but eau de cologne is actually the term for a very light concentration of perfume oils, usually 2 to 4 percent,...

  8. www.perfume.com › article-the-history-of-eau-de-cologneThe History of Eau de Cologne - Perfume.com

    4 days ago · “Eau de cologne” is a French phrase that means "water from Cologne". When people talk about eau de cologne today, they're referring to a perfume with a concentration of 2-5%. Eau de cologne is a mix of alcohol and essential oils.

  9. styleuphq.com › what-is-eau-de-cologneWhat is Eau de Cologne? [Here’s What You Should Know!] - StyleUp...

    Eau de Cologne is a type of perfume that usually contains lower concentrations of fragrances than other perfumes. Eau de Cologne typically contains 2%-5% concentration of essential oil blended in 70%-85% alcohol, and lasts about 3 to 4 hours. But, there is a lot more to it than just the definition.

  10. chez-pierre.com › blog › eau-de-cologneWhy is Eau de Cologne so Unique? All That You Need to Know!

    Jul 30, 2023 · Eau de Cologne stands as a symbol of refinement, holding its own amidst a wide range of fragrance types. What makes it so unique, you ask? Its light, refreshing aroma, coupled with a centuries-old history, has cemented its position in the world of scents.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englisheau de cologne noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of eau de cologne noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.