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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At the heart of this evocative eau de parfum are accords of marine breeze, fresh basil, elemi, artemisia, grape seed, and bourbon.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The heart of the eau de parfum melds white and black teas for a sweet and earthy vibe, and the base is like a scented cashmere blanket, comprising warm and powdery notes of blonde woods.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
Available at Macy’s, Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Amazon, Donna Karan Cashmere Mist eau de parfum comes in sizes ranging from 1.0oz/30ml at $78 to 3.4oz/100ml at $130.
—Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Our favorite, though, is the eau de parfum, introduced in 2014.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The heart of the eau de parfum melds white and black teas for a sweet and earthy vibe, and the base is like a scented cashmere blanket, comprising warm and powdery notes of blonde woods.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
Available at Macy’s, Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Amazon, Donna Karan Cashmere Mist eau de parfum comes in sizes ranging from 1.0oz/30ml at $78 to 3.4oz/100ml at $130.
—Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Our favorite, though, is the eau de parfum, introduced in 2014.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eau de parfum
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“Eau de parfum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eau%20de%20parfum. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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