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

West points to notes like cherry, peach, and citrus appearing in recent launches—such as the raspberry twist in Libre Berry Crush eau de parfum from Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, as well as a fruity floral offering from Amouage. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026

Last October, Dior also launched J’adior Solid Perfume sticks modeled after J’adore eau de parfum and J’adore L’Or. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026

Expect to see brands up the ante with fragrance partnerships, offering scents in formats that might be less expensive than a bottle of eau de parfum. —Loren Savini, Allure, 13 Jan. 2026

The eau de parfum has a warm spiciness that feels inviting, not cloying. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025

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