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 Iris Root eau de parfum, for example, is rooted in the creamy and soft iris rhizome. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025

With a powdery opening and a grounding nutmeg and tonka bean base, this eau de parfum lingers on skin and clothes for hours without overpowering. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025

Related Articles Myslf L’Absolu is the latest scent in the Myslf fragrance line, which already includes an eau de parfum, le parfum and cleansing bar. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025

That greatness includes a whiplash-inducing rose scent and a musky eau de parfum that brings an unexpected accord to the mix. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, perfume water

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eau de parfum

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume