eau de cologne

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

These scent blends are also used in the brand’s traditional eau de cologne line. — Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025

Some companies make eau de toilette, eau de cologne and eau de parfum versions of the same fragrance. — Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022

Pallez recommends starting with light, fresh scents in eau de toilette or eau de cologne formats, then branching out from there. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025

Eau de toilette costs $33-$52 per ounce, and Chanel eau de cologne costs about $44 per ounce. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

Since 1989, Cologne & Cotton has sold gorgeous bed linen, bath products and soaps, table linen and eau de cologne. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

In 1958, the fashion house launched a limited series of men’s fragrances, including the Good Luck eau de cologne. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, Cologne water, from Cologne, Germany

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eau de cologne

• amiodarone
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• acetone
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• chaperon
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