(こうすい)

こうすい
noun
perfume, fragrance
1. perfume, fragrance
A scented liquid worn on the body to smell pleasant.
I bought a new perfume.
I like the smell of her perfume.
I'm careful not to wear too much perfume.

香水(こうすい) refers to perfume or cologne worn on the body.

Common expressions:

  • 香水(こうすい)をつける (to apply/wear perfume)
  • 香水(こうすい)(かお)り (scent of perfume)
  • 香水(こうすい)(びん) (perfume bottle)

Types by concentration:

  • パルファム (parfum - highest concentration)
  • オードパルファム (eau de parfum)
  • オードトワレ (eau de toilette)
  • オーデコロン (eau de cologne - lightest)

Related vocabulary:

  • (かお)り (scent, fragrance)
  • フレグランス (fragrance - loanword)
  • コロン (cologne)
  • 芳香(ほうこう)(ざい) (air freshener)