eau de toilette

Definitions of eau de toilette
  1. noun
    a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
    synonyms: parfum
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    types:
    eau de Cologne
    a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol
    type of:
    articles de toilette
    artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
  2. noun
    a distinctive odor that is pleasant
    synonyms: parfum
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    type of:
    odeur
    the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
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