In contemporary American English, the term “cologne” refers to any variety of generally inexpensive perfumes marketed to men. The term originates from the German perfume Eau de Cologne, first sold in 1709 by Giovanni Maria Farina.
In contemporary American English, the term “cologne” refers to any variety of generally inexpensive perfumes marketed to men. The term originates from the German perfume Eau de Cologne, first sold in 1709 by Giovanni Maria Farina.