cologne
UK: kəˈləʊn | US: kəˈloʊn
n. a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils, typically lighter than perfume.
n. (archaic) a term for the city of Cologne, Germany.
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The word cologne originates from the French name for the German city Köln (Cologne), where the fragrance "Eau de Cologne" (water of Cologne) was first produced in the 18th century by Italian perfumer Giovanni Maria Farina. The term became synonymous with the light, citrus-based scent he created. Over time, "cologne" generalized to refer to any similarly styled perfume, especially in English-speaking countries.
He applied a splash of cologne before the evening party.
The classic cologne has a refreshing citrus scent.
She gifted him a bottle of imported cologne from Germany.
The barber sprayed a hint of cologne after the shave.
Many modern colognes blend woody and floral notes.