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

Fragrance layering allows for infinite scent possibilities beyond the pre-prescribed notes in a single eau de parfum, inspiring both a spirit of play and individuality. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026

This meant the team designed the bottle with a similar lock feature as the brand’s eau de parfum. —Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 1 Apr. 2026

Eau de toilette is typically the lightest, extrait is the most concentrated, and eau de parfum falls somewhere in between. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026

Bath & Body Works rewards members get dibs on the collection and can shop select products, including the eau de parfum, ultimate hydration body cream, and 3-wick candle pedestal, on the app and online starting March 22. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 Mar. 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