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Is cologne (the men's scent) named after the German city?

Question #25517. Asked by Belly Bopper.

Clithers
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Yes. In the UK it is also a perfume for women, a lighter version similar to toilette water.

Dec 25 2002, 10:35 AM
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Yes,it is.In WW1 the Allies stopped using 'Eau de Cologne' because Cologne was in Germany.So thats why the French made 'Eau de Toilette'

Jul 09 2009, 11:54 AM
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