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Keywords: cologne, perfume, citrus, refreshing, scent

Same as Cologne.

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a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol

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is a solution of approximately 3 % to 5 % perfume oil in an alcohol/water mix. The classical "eau de Cologne" is a composition of fresh, light, volatile essential oils (pre dominantly citrus oils) which contains few, if any fixatives. Eau de Cologne is intended to be refreshing, and has a limited perfuming effect.

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is sometimes used in the same context as eau de toilette. It was first developed in the early 18th century and made popular by Napoleon. It is a light, fresh citrusy scent, based on citrus, neroli, lemon, bergamot and lavender, intended to be refreshing and airy, but not very long-lasting. Modern eau de colognes contain 3-5% perfume oil and 70% alcohol/water mix.

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Originally the name applied to light refreshing Citrus scented fragrance, also see Cologne. Now, more widely used to relate to a solution of about 3% Perfume compound in an alcohol/water base and is much lighter than a concentrated perfume.

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Eau de Cologne is the term used today to refer to a perfume solution with around a 3% compound in an oil and water base. It's the lightest of perfumes and, therefore the least expensive.

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Eau de Cologne (French for "water of Cologne", KÃ¶lnisch Wasser in German) is a type of light perfume that originated in Cologne, Germany and is defined by its typical concentration of about 2-5% essential oils.

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