Eau de Cologne

Eau de Cologne or simply Cologne (German: Kölnisch Wasser, “Water of Cologne”) is a toiletry, a perfume in a style that originated from Cologne, Germany. However, it has come to be a generic term for scented formulations in typical concentration of 2-5% essential oils, or a blend of extracts, alcohol, and water. (For further detail on distinctions, see Perfumes).

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