eau de parfum

noun eau de par·fum \-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ\

plural eaux de parfum also eau de par·fums \-ˌpär-ˈfaⁿ(z)\ or eaux de parfums

Definition of EAU DE PARFUM

: a perfumed liquid containing a percentage of fragrant oils that is lower than that in perfume but greater than that in eau de toilette

French, literally, perfume water

First Known Use: 1949

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