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

Bitter Peach is the Tom Ford eau de parfum for you. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 May 2025

My personal favorite of the bunch, this eau de parfum leads with a vibrant orange burst, balanced by a jasmine accord, May rose, patchouli, and vetiver. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 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

At the heart of this evocative eau de parfum are accords of marine breeze, fresh basil, elemi, artemisia, grape seed, and bourbon. —Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 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