Meaning & use
cologne
A lightly scented liquid, typically worn by men, that is weaker than perfume.
See it in a sentence
He splashed on a bit of cologne before heading out for the interview.
The store sells dozens of colognes ranging from woody to citrus scents.
A note on using this word
Cologne generally contains a lower concentration of scented oils than perfume, making its smell lighter and shorter-lasting.
Words with a similar meaning
fragranceaftershave
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