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)
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
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Fragrance layering allows for infinite scent possibilities beyond the pre-prescribed notes in a single eau de parfum, inspiring both a spirit of play and individuality.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
This meant the team designed the bottle with a similar lock feature as the brand’s eau de parfum.
—Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 1 Apr. 2026
Eau de toilette is typically the lightest, extrait is the most concentrated, and eau de parfum falls somewhere in between.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Last October, Dior also launched J’adior Solid Perfume sticks modeled after J’adore eau de parfum and J’adore L’Or.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
This meant the team designed the bottle with a similar lock feature as the brand’s eau de parfum.
—Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 1 Apr. 2026
Eau de toilette is typically the lightest, extrait is the most concentrated, and eau de parfum falls somewhere in between.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Last October, Dior also launched J’adior Solid Perfume sticks modeled after J’adore eau de parfum and J’adore L’Or.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Eau de parfum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eau%20de%20parfum. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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