eau de parfum
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eau de par·fum

noun \-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ\
plural eaux de parfum also eau de par·fums \-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ(z)\ or eaux de parfums

Definition of EAU DE PARFUM

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

Origin of EAU DE PARFUM

French, literally, perfume water
First Known Use: 1949

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