eau de cologne

Thân thiện

A woman applies eau de cologne to her wrists.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol: A fragrant, typically citrus-based, preparation used as a light perfume or for refreshing the skin. It is less concentrated than perfume or eau de parfum.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He splashed some eau de cologne on his face after his morning shave.
  • The classic scent of eau de cologne is often associated with freshness and cleanliness.

Advanced Usage

• As a general term for a light fragrance: While originally a specific type, "eau de cologne" is sometimes used generically to refer to any light, refreshing scent.
  • She prefers the lightness of an eau de cologne over heavier perfumes for daytime wear.

Variants and Related Words

• Cologne (n): A common shortened form of "eau de cologne."
  • He bought a bottle of cologne at the duty-free shop.

Synonyms

• Toilet water: An older, synonymous term for a light perfume.
• Light perfume: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its lower concentration of fragrance oils compared to perfume.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The term originates from Cologne, Germany, where it was first commercially produced in the 18th century. It specifically denotes a fragrance concentration with a low percentage (typically 2-5%) of essential oils in an alcohol and water base. It is not used to describe stronger perfume concentrations like eau de parfum or perfume extract.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cologne
• cologne water