what is cologne

Cologne, also known as Eau de Cologne, is a type of perfume that originated from Cologne, Germany. It is a scented formulation that typically contains a mixture of citrus oils, including oils of lemon, orange, tangerine, clementine, bergamot, lime, grapefruit, blood orange, bitter orange, and neroli, as well as other oils such as lavender, rosemary, thyme, oregano, petitgrain (orange leaf), jasmine, olive, oleaster, and tobacco. Cologne is usually a term used for masculine scents in North America, but eau de cologne is actually the term for a very light concentration of perfume oil that contains more alcohol and only lasts for a couple of hours. The concentration of oils in cologne is typically between 2-5%, but can vary depending on the type of essential oils or blend of extracts, alcohol, and water used.