cologne

Splash-on scent bottle

Cologne is a type of scented liquid worn on the body, lighter and less concentrated than perfume.

Originally associated with men's fragrances, though the distinction has blurred: He splashed on some cologne before the date.

The word comes from the German city where it was first made. (Capitalized Cologne is the city.)

fragrance

perfume

Fragrant liquid for wearing

notes · bouquet · essence · olfactory · spicy · floral · citrus · woody · musky · amber

grooming

aftershave

Scented post-razor lotion

  • shavingRemoving hair with blade
  • razorBlade for removing hair
  • barberProfessional who trims locks

beard · trimmer · lather · foam · balm · styling · gel · pomade · barbershop · splash

luxury

designer

One who plans appearances

expensive · boutique · upscale · fashionable · branded · Dior · Chanel · Tom Ford · Creed · niche

masculine

manly

Traditionally masculine in bearing

oakmoss · tobacco · oud · suave · debonair · gentleman · virile · bold · robust · classic

Categories
Opposites
pleasantness of smell

colognestench

Powerfully offensive odor

stink · reek · body odor · foul odor · bad smell

fragrance intensity/formality

cologneperfume

Fragrant liquid for wearing

parfum · eau de parfum

scented vs. unscented state

cologneunscented

Having no added smell

fragrance-free · scentless · odorless

Phrases
Family

colognes, eau de cologne

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G