Eau de Cologne directly translates to "Water from Cologne," which is a reference to its birthplace. Johann Maria Farina (Giovanni Maria Farina), an Italian perfume maker hailing from Santa Maria Maggiore Valle Vigezzo, in 1709.

Eau de toilette is perhaps one of the most common but beloved types of perfume available for purchase. With a higher perfume concentration than a regular Eau de cologne and a lower marked price than the Eau de parfum, the Eau de toilette is a staple in everyone's perfume wardrobe.