eau de toilette
noun
eau de toi·lette
ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet 
plural eaux de toilette
ˌō(z)-twä-ˈlet
or eaux de toilettes
ˌō(z)-də-twä-ˈlet(s)
or eau de toilettes
ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet(s)
or eaux de toilettes
ˌō(z)-də-twä-ˈlet(s)
or eau de toilettes
ˌō-də-twä-ˈlet(s)
: a perfumed liquid containing a lower percentage of fragrant oils than is contained in ordinary perfume or eau de parfum
called also toilet water
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This eau de toilette was inspired by the heart of their Chardonnay Oil SPF 30, blending argan, amber, vanilla bean, cognac, cedarwood and, of course, notes of champagne.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Eau de colognes and eau de toilettes are designed for the beauty of a moment.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
Your affordable cologne questions, answered What are the differences between a cologne, an eau de toilette, and an eau de parfum?
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Because this is an eau de toilette, there’s no risk of overspraying.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Eau de colognes and eau de toilettes are designed for the beauty of a moment.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
Your affordable cologne questions, answered What are the differences between a cologne, an eau de toilette, and an eau de parfum?
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Because this is an eau de toilette, there’s no risk of overspraying.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
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“Eau de toilette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eau%20de%20toilette. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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