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

Enter the extrait de parfum, a fragrance with concentration beginning at around 20 percent and stretching as high as 60 percent in some cases, versus typically 15 to 20 percent for an eau de parfum. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

And yet that bright, sweet aroma is front and center in Creed Aventus, the distinctive eau de parfum widely believed to take inspiration from the French emperor’s indomitable spirit. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Pricing Also, note that the Essentials collection is priced similarly to Bath & Body Works’ other offerings, with prices ranging from $19 for each of the body lotions and body washes to $40 for each eau de parfum. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

Its olfactive parallels to cognac, the eau de parfum’s lead ingredient, are undeniable. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, perfume water

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eau de parfum

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