eau de cologne
noun
eau de co·logne ˌō-də-kə-ˈlōn 
plural eaux de cologne ˌō(z)-də-kə-ˈlōn
: cologne
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The odor of eau de cologne, of food cooking, of cards, of rooms, of dust, nauseates me. 
Mavis Gallant, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2022 His Bigarade Concentrée, a bitter-orange eau de cologne, has also enjoyed gender-bending success, boasting the same fresh appeal as Mäurer & Wirtz’s citrus classic, 4711. Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2022 Like eau de cologne, eau fraiche also has low concentration as they are mixed with mostly water and serve as a quick refresher without a long-lasting scent. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 Crafted centuries ago, the original eau de colognes contained a blend of citrus essential oils, and many featured orange blossom as a key note. Kari Molvar, New York Times, 4 Dec. 2017
Mavis Gallant, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2022 His Bigarade Concentrée, a bitter-orange eau de cologne, has also enjoyed gender-bending success, boasting the same fresh appeal as Mäurer & Wirtz’s citrus classic, 4711. Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2022 Like eau de cologne, eau fraiche also has low concentration as they are mixed with mostly water and serve as a quick refresher without a long-lasting scent. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 Crafted centuries ago, the original eau de colognes contained a blend of citrus essential oils, and many featured orange blossom as a key note. Kari Molvar, New York Times, 4 Dec. 2017 Word History
Etymology
French, literally, Cologne water, from Cologne, Germany
First Known Use
1802, in the meaning defined above