Eau de toilette, also known as toilet water, is a lightly scented perfume used for grooming purposes
. It typically contains a lower percentage of fragrant oils than ordinary perfume or eau de parfum
. The term "eau de toilette" is derived from French and means "grooming water"
. Some examples of eau de toilette include L'Eau Papier Eau de Toilette by Diptyque Paris, which contains white musks, mimosa, blonde woods accord, and rice steam accord
. The ingredients and materials used in eau de toilette can vary depending on the product, but they generally include a combination of alcohol and various volatile oils
. Traditionally, these products were named after a principal ingredient, such as geranium water, lavender water, lilac water, violet water, spirit of myrcia, and 'eau de Bretfeld'
. In modern perfumery, eau de toilette has less concentrated fragrance than perfume (eau de parfum) and more than cologne (EdC)
. There is no evidence associating the use of fragranced products with an increased risk of cancer in humans
. However, some fragrance ingredients have been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals at concentrations many times higher than those used in consumer products
. It is essential to use fragrance products responsibly and be aware of the potential health effects of their ingredients.
