What is eau de cologne and why is it used?

4711 is a popular Eau de Cologne produced there since 1799 and is widely available globally. Guerlain makes a number of different but similar Eaux de Cologne, including Eau de Guerlain and Eau de Cologne Imperiale. read more

The term "cologne" can be applied to perfume for men or women, but it conventionally refers to perfumes marketed towards men. Drinking. In former Soviet countries (mainly Russia), varieties of Troynoy Eau de Cologne may be used as a surrogate alcohol among poor alcoholics, especially because it is very cheaply priced compared to vodka. read more

If you happen to be the recipient of a bottle of Eau de Cologne, you are in for a pleasant experience. The perfume from these colognes is fresh and always light. They are not expensive colognes, but they are standard-bearing originals, and might be hard to find. read more