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Define Cologne

Cologne is a type of perfume typically consisting of less than 5 percent aromatic compounds of essential oils. Eau du Cologne originated in Cologne, Germany as a specific trademarked fragrance. Common use of the term cologne refers to citrus-based perfumes.

  1. History

    • Eau du Cologne was created in 1709 in Cologne, Germany by Giovanni Maria Farina. Farina's shop in Obenmarspforten is today's oldest fragrance factory.

    Function

    • Cologne is commonly used to create a pleasing smell on the body.

    Features

    • Colognes are less potent than perfumes (perfumes consist of 15 to 40 percent essential oils). Two hours is the maximum lasting time for colognes.

    Identification

    • Citrus oils of neroli, bergamot, lemon, lime, tangerine, orange and grapefruit are in Eau du Cologne in addition to orange leaf (petitgrain), lavender, thyme, jasmine and rosemary.

    Types

    • Chanel, Christian Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Burt's Bees and Abercrombie & Fitch all carry types of cologne in their fragrance lines at varying prices.

    Misconceptions

    • Eau du Cologne, Eau du Toilette, perfume, and body spray are not interchangeable. All are perfumes, but varying in the concentration percent and types of oils used.

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