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

That description-first culture is exactly what helps an inexpensive body mist compete with a designer eau de parfum in a shopper’s basket. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026

Type of fragrance There are a few different fragrances out there, including parfum, eau de parfum, eau de toilette and eau de cologne. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

Of all the fragrances she's ever released, Wang says her LOVE eau de parfum is her favorite. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

La Vie Est Belle eau de parfum has consistently stayed in the top 15 for more than a decade, according to Lancôme, which is owned by L’Oréal. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 26 May 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