Cologne
noun
A kind of light perfume or scented water that people use to make themselves smell good.
He splashed some cologne on his neck before leaving for the date.
Often appears as...
- splash on some cologne
- wear cologne
noun
A city in western Germany which is known for its cathedral.
Cologne is a cultural hub with many museums and galleries.
Often appears as...
- cologne cathedral
- city of cologne
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A kind of light perfume or scented water that people use to make themselves smell good.
He splashed some cologne on his neck before leaving for the date.
Often appears as...
- splash on some cologne
- wear cologne
noun
A city in western Germany which is known for its cathedral.
Cologne is a cultural hub with many museums and galleries.
Often appears as...
- cologne cathedral
- city of cologne
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gender-specific
Cologne is often associated with men, while 'perfume' is more unisex or female-oriented.
My brother only uses cologne, while my sister prefers perfume.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtlety Preferred
Too much cologne can be overpowering. It's best used sparingly for a subtle scent.
A small dab of cologne is enough; don't overdo it.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Occasions
Cologne is appropriate for casual and semi-formal events, not necessarily for very formal ones.
He wore his usual cologne to the dinner party.
Compare with
aromafragranceperfumescent
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Adrian Myers: Where...
they had three hots and a cot as one of my informants was fond of saying they had the time and resources to spare on seemingly less important things like aftershave and Cologne the moment I discovered this tin I was elated but I have to be entirely honest I wasn't just excited about what the tin might tell us
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The science of...
so the other senses can investigate. The nose's contribution to romance is more than noticing perfume or cologne. It's able to pick up on natural chemical signals known as pheromones. These not only convey important physical or genetic information about their source
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Robert Neuwirth: The...
you can buy fake designer glasses. You can buy cloned cologne. You can buy pirated DVDs, of course. You can buy New York Yankees caps in all sorts of unauthorized patterns. You can buy cuecas baratas, designer underwear
Video examples
Adrian Myers: Where...
they had three hots and a cot as one of my informants was fond of saying they had the time and resources to spare on seemingly less important things like aftershave and Cologne the moment I discovered this tin I was elated but I have to be entirely honest I wasn't just excited about what the tin might tell us
Video examples
The science of...
so the other senses can investigate. The nose's contribution to romance is more than noticing perfume or cologne. It's able to pick up on natural chemical signals known as pheromones. These not only convey important physical or genetic information about their source
Video examples
Robert Neuwirth: The...
you can buy fake designer glasses. You can buy cloned cologne. You can buy pirated DVDs, of course. You can buy New York Yankees caps in all sorts of unauthorized patterns. You can buy cuecas baratas, designer underwear
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Shawn Mendes
Canadian Musician
There are tons of women's perfumes that I've smelt and been like, 'I love that. I would totally wear that,' and lots of women smell a lot of men's cologne and think the same thing about that. I think there should be no reason to put gender on it.
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Jessica White
American Model
I like very masculine smells. I like wood scents on men. I just like a man to smell great, but I don't like very strong cologne. I don't like when a man is overpowered by cologne. I think subtle and sexy is always best.
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Eric Stonestreet
American Actor
I like fresh and clean. I don't ever want anyone to smell me and say, 'Oh that guy is wearing a lot of cologne.' I want people to smell me and say, 'You smell really good!' I think there is a difference.
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Domenico Dolce
Italian Designer
My morning routine is quite common: I have breakfast at home while reading the newspaper, I take a shower, get dressed, a spray of cologne, and I am ready to go!
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Stephanie Beatriz
American Actress
I think you can tell the difference between 'swagger' and real confidence immediately. You can smell it, like bad body spray versus nice cologne.
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Patricia Marx
American Writer
Men still wear cologne, but I wish they wouldn't. No matter what you may believe, all men's fragrances smell like the air freshener in a taxi.
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Mark Ronson
English Musician
The cologne you pick should make you feel good when you go out with it. I think confidence comes across more than any other of our attributes.
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Jill Scott
American Musician
I like a man who smells good. Puts on cologne; lotions his body. It keeps me wanting. I like feeling that way.
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Evan Rachel Wood
American Actress
I do love when men wear cologne - if I get a hint of it, I want to move closer so I can smell it more.
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Kelly Rowland
American Musician
I wear men's cologne - it gets the fellas!
Quote examples
Shawn Mendes
Canadian Musician
There are tons of women's perfumes that I've smelt and been like, 'I love that. I would totally wear that,' and lots of women smell a lot of men's cologne and think the same thing about that. I think there should be no reason to put gender on it.
Quote examples
Jessica White
American Model
I like very masculine smells. I like wood scents on men. I just like a man to smell great, but I don't like very strong cologne. I don't like when a man is overpowered by cologne. I think subtle and sexy is always best.
Quote examples
Eric Stonestreet
American Actor
I like fresh and clean. I don't ever want anyone to smell me and say, 'Oh that guy is wearing a lot of cologne.' I want people to smell me and say, 'You smell really good!' I think there is a difference.
Quote examples
Domenico Dolce
Italian Designer
My morning routine is quite common: I have breakfast at home while reading the newspaper, I take a shower, get dressed, a spray of cologne, and I am ready to go!
Quote examples
Stephanie Beatriz
American Actress
I think you can tell the difference between 'swagger' and real confidence immediately. You can smell it, like bad body spray versus nice cologne.
Quote examples
Patricia Marx
American Writer
Men still wear cologne, but I wish they wouldn't. No matter what you may believe, all men's fragrances smell like the air freshener in a taxi.
Quote examples
Mark Ronson
English Musician
The cologne you pick should make you feel good when you go out with it. I think confidence comes across more than any other of our attributes.
Quote examples
Jill Scott
American Musician
I like a man who smells good. Puts on cologne; lotions his body. It keeps me wanting. I like feeling that way.
Quote examples
Evan Rachel Wood
American Actress
I do love when men wear cologne - if I get a hint of it, I want to move closer so I can smell it more.
Quote examples
Kelly Rowland
American Musician
I wear men's cologne - it gets the fellas!
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