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

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

Rare’s second eau de parfum, Rare Beginnings is a fruity-floral scent featuring pear, pink sugar, gardenia, jasmine and lotus blossom. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

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

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

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