The term eau de toilette appears on countless bottles, but what does it actually mean? Understanding the eau de toilette concentration helps you choose and wear fragrance with confidence.
The meaning of eau de toilette
Literally “toilet water” in French, eau de toilette historically referred to a lightly scented water used for refreshing. Today an eau de toilette is a fragrance with 5–15% perfume oil.
Eau de toilette concentration
This mid-range concentration is what gives an eau de toilette its signature freshness and wearability, sitting between the light eau de cologne and the rich eau de parfum.
A short history
The eau de toilette tradition dates to European courts, where scented waters were daily rituals. The modern eau de toilette keeps that spirit of effortless freshness.
Choosing your eau de toilette
For daily wear, warm climates and subtle elegance, an eau de toilette is ideal. Discover the eau8 eau de toilette range in the collection.