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

The multi-hyphenate wore the quintessential summer frock while celebrating the release of her Rare Beginnings eau de parfum. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Forty-two percent of fine fragrance revenue in the year to date comes from the top three scents — Madagascar Vanilla, Santa Barbara Strawberry, and Lychee Rose — across perfume oil, eau de parfum, and body mist formats. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

This eau de parfum, in particular, balances fruity and floral well—without smelling like your grandma’s perfume that’s been on her vanities for decades. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 July 2026

There are a great deal of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fragrance exclusives, like a Parfums de Marly Signature Fragrance Duo set and a Diptyque eau de parfum and hair mist set, plus discovery and travel sets from Le Labo, Hermès and more. — ABC News, 18 July 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