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

Recent Examples on the Web

Why not bring that fresh-start-to-the-day feeling to work by spritzing on the eau de parfum before reporting to duty? —Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 July 2025

Hot With a Vengeance and inspired by Yong’s book of personal essays of the same name, the $185 eau de parfum taps notes of grapefruit, patchouli, orris root and leather. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 June 2025

The new eau de parfum from heritage fagrance house, Floris London, is inspired by the English charm of Ivy Lodge, the home of the brand’s founders. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

Here, evergreens engage the senses with rich woods like cypress and oaks—lending a crisp, freshness of the great outdoors, while lemon and citrus notes bring out the eau de parfum’s brighter side. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, perfume water

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eau de parfum

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume